Anti-SLAPP Motion
Fiddick’s Nursing Home Limited v. Moore et al., [2024] O.J. No. 630. Counsel for defendants on a successful anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation action arising from tweets and newspaper comments.
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“At Grigoras Law, you’ll work directly with one experienced lawyer from start to finish. We combine practical advice with hard work and dedicated advocacy. Our mandate on every file is to pursue the best possible outcome for you, even in the most challenging circumstances.”
Denis Grigoras
Founder of Grigoras Law
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Main Practice Areas
Grigoras Law offers practical guidance and dedicated representation in civil litigation, business law, commercial litigation, and appellate advocacy. Based in Toronto and serving clients across Ontario, our firm is committed to finding effective solutions and delivering results tailored to each client’s needs.
Protection of a person’s reputation from false and damaging statements, including libel (written defamation) and slander (spoken defamation). It balances free expression with the right to protect one’s character, providing remedies for harm caused by defamatory statements while considering defences such as truth, privilege, and fair comment.
A branch of law addressing conflicts among shareholders or between shareholders and corporations, often involving breaches of agreements, oppressive conduct, or mismanagement. It safeguards shareholder rights with remedies like oppression claims, derivative actions, investigations, and equitable relief to resolve disputes.
Law that governs the formation, operation, and regulation of businesses, including an entities’ rights, obligations, and relationships to others. It encompasses a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, corporate structure, mergers and acquisitions, compliance with regulatory frameworks, employment law, and dispute resolution.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose Grigoras Law because our multifaceted practice offers a distinct advantage: we recognize issues from perspectives others may overlook. Our integrated experience in commercial litigation and corporate-commercial transactional work enables us to proactively identify and mitigate potential pitfalls. For example, when drafting commercial agreements, our litigation experience informs precisely how specific terms and provisions can prevent costly disputes down the line. Conversely, our transactional expertise allows us to analyze litigation files meticulously, uncovering nuances that traditional litigators may miss.
Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants in complex disputes, or providing strategic counsel to businesses (from innovative startups to established corporations), we craft tailored solutions grounded in practical, real-world experience. At Grigoras Law, we balance aggressive advocacy with thoughtful foresight, always aligning our approach with your specific goals. Our lawyers proactively manage each matter to protect your interests, maintain strategic clarity, and drive efficient outcomes. Your success is our ultimate priority, and our diverse legal practice is purposefully structured to deliver exactly that.
SMART, STRATEGIC COUNSEL.
Representative Work
Fiddick’s Nursing Home Limited v. Moore et al., [2024] O.J. No. 630. Counsel for defendants on a successful anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation action arising from tweets and newspaper comments.
Counsel to Missouri-based LLCs successfully defending an Ontario claim alleging civil conspiracy, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation, and breach of the duty of honest and good-faith performance in a cross-border asset purchase. Parallel Missouri litigation raised forum non conveniens, which proved decisive.
Acted for a Southwestern Ontario transportation company in a multi-million-dollar asset sale to a national logistics provider.
Successful CRA taxpayer-relief application for an individual client, resulting in cancellation/waiver of approximately $150,000 in interest and penalties.
Successfully consolidated two separate breach-of-privacy actions in different jurisdictions against common defendants (including our client) based on shared issues of fact and law.
Motion granted to stay a solicitor assessment where the retainer mandated fee disputes be resolved by arbitration under the ADR Chambers Regular Arbitration Rules.
Strategic counsel responding to high-profile media inquiries concerning scrutiny of a client’s government contract.
Defence counsel for clients facing historical sexual-abuse allegations in a sensitive, high-stakes context.
Resolved a dispute over repayment of a significant loan secured by a promissory note issued by a publicly traded company.
Counsel to clients pursuing a nuisance claim against neighbouring parties and others.
Counsel in a defamation claim arising from a disputed dismissal following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Counsel in a defamation claim stemming from a contentious municipal election campaign.
Counsel to the family of a deceased individual in a claim against an intoxicated driver (criminally convicted).
Counsel to a farming client in a nuisance and Environmental Protection Act claim where a neighbour’s herbicide use caused extensive crop damage.
Counsel to a client under the Consumer Protection Act in a claim against a shipper after a failed international shipment of luxury vehicles.
Defence for a longstanding agricultural and energy co-operative in an oppression application arising from a disputed venture.
Defence counsel in a high-profile personal-injury action involving alleged disease transmission at a professional wrestling event.
Acted for a real-estate development entity in a $47.5-million land acquisition, including a negotiated put option to acquire a private hospital for $13 million.
Bleck v. Stevenson, [2023] O.J. No. 765. Counsel on a successful family-law motion seeking a declaration of nullity, dismissal or stay under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and discharge of a certificate of pending litigation obtained ex parte.
At Grigoras Law, we approach every matter with the dedication and care we’d expect for ourselves. From civil disputes and business conflicts to personal injury claims, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, compliance, and complex appeals, we advocate fearlessly and think strategically (even in the most challenging or high-stakes scenarios). Whether serving as our clients’ voice and strength in litigation or providing insight and clarity in business dealings, we focus on practical, well-crafted solutions to achieve their goals.
Reviews From Our Clients
We engaged Denis Grigoras to represent us in a defamation lawsuit a long-term care facility imposed on us, after the passing of our mother. Despite feeling discouraged about our chances of obtaining justice as advocates for our elderly mother, Denis conducted thorough research and assisted us in drafting an antiSLAPP motion, a novel strategy for addressing our situation. His exceptional dedication to research and preparation for the court hearing resulted in our victory. Denis exhibited professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to ensuring justice prevailed. We wholeheartedly endorse him to others in need of legal representation.
Selling our business for millions of dollars required a firm that was very detail oriented to ensure that all our interests were covered both legally and financially. I'm very please with the professionalism that Grigoras Law brought to the table on our behalf.
Excellent communication, timeliness, expertise. Also takes time to explain things, and advocated for me. These things helped me feel comfortable trusting his judgment regarding what actions to take moving forward. Excellent transparency and rate as well. Would not think twice about going with Grigoras Law again if I had the need.
I met Denis 7 years ago when I was a Director of an fledgling organization. We needed professional advice to Incorporate expeditiously. I reached out to Denis, who was highly recommended as an expert in business Law. In my discussions with him I explained the 'time sensitivity' of our circumstances. The more I got to know Denis the more I could sense his professionalism and his eagerness to help. So we asked him to go ahead and get it done. Denis absolutely lived up to his reputation! He remained in close contact with us, providing regular updates and giving us realistic expectations. Sooner than we expected our organization had become a corporate entity. Denis' counsel was cogent, his work proficient, and the outcome exceeded all of our expectations! I would unquestionably recommend Denis and his associates to anyone who has Business Law dilemmas!
As an indigenous person seeking resolution of a matter with Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada, I requested legal support at Grigoras Law. Mr. Grigoras spent the time needed with me to craft and communicate my legal needs and I was totally shocked and amazed at how quickly INAC responded. It significantly changed my life and I am extremely grateful for how intelligent, informed, professional and responsive Grigoras Law was in the time of my legal need. Their fees were also fair. I highly recommend them!
I have only good comments about this law firm and Denis. Our case was out of Kansas City, MO in the states against a man in Canada. We didn't know a law firm in Canada and was referred to Denis. That was a lucky or wise move, probably both. He accomplished exactly what needed to be done. His legal expertise were ideas and knowledge we had never heard of but were very happy they existed in his brain. The opposing side I'm sure didn't know the whole story or truth from his client which made this awesome to watch to fruition. Denis' sense of humor and wisdom were very much appreciated. Needless to say we won! Thank you Denis!
I am a US attorney and Denis helped me and my client secure a substantial refund on a private contract with a Canadian company. He was great to work with from the beginning. He was responsive, thorough, conscientious, and fair to me and my client, yet tough, deliberate and diligent to the defendants. He did a great job for us and got the job done without delay. I made the right choice by using Denis. I would definitely use him again should I ever have another dispute in Canada.
Excellent services! I was seeking legal advise for an urgent problem, where someone has wronged me. After weeks of calls, emails, to all possible lawyers, that told me that they are not able to help, I have finally found Denis. I contacted him and within less then 48 hrs, Denis has reached out back to me, even on a Sunday, understanding how urgent the matter was. He advised me realistically and talked with me about an action plan even before we started the collaboration and was open to help. For the entire period while we collaborated, Denis has shown high professionalism and proven expertise, very well versed in his business and industry and he made it sure that I am always in the best position related to the legal scope, and that I will be rightdone. It was a pleasure collaborating with him, he was suportive and attentive to all my questions (and they were not a few), and in the end, it all ended up well for me. If you need a legal expert, don’t look any further and don’t waste time; I would highly recommend Denis anytime to anyone in need of legal expertise. Thank you, Denis!
Needed Denis help to look over the shareholder agreement between me and my partner. He used his vast wealth of expertise to address my concerns and even pointed out couple of additional things that were not necessarily in my favour. He then drafted revisions with great attention paid to the minor details which I appreciated. He was also quick to reply to my email and helped me handle everything within the tight deadline that I had. Overall I was very happy with the service.
Denis was an exceptional lawyer; he was very knowledgeable, professional, and transparent. He made a very challenging time of life much easier and I’m grateful to have had him on my side. I highly recommend his services to all.
My experience with Mr. Grigoras was exemplary. In addition to being a consummate professional, he is also a person of exceptional integrity and character. I recommend his services with the utmost confidence, knowing that anyone who engages him will be in highly capable hands. You will not be disappointed.
I contacted Grigoras Law and found them Responsive, Sincere, Knowledgeable, Creative, and Effective. Definitely the kind of Law firm I would like to be represented by!
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