Marek Malicki , Barrister and Solicitor, Notary Public
Since
1973 Marek S. Malicki has practiced as a full time partner and since
1995 as sole general practitioner and trial lawyer in the Malicki &
Malicki Law Firm. The success of the practice and its reputation are
built on his practical legal advice, intuitive and caring client
service. Since 1989 Mr. Malicki has served as a deputy Small Claims
Court judge in Central West Region in Ontario.
Over the years, clients have sought Mr. Malicki to represent them in a
broad range of complex legal matters. He has done so, meeting most
challenges and surpassing expectations. However, to better serve his
growing clientele - mostly comprised by word of mouth referrals from
satisfied clients - he has narrowed the scope of his services to
specific Areas of Practice where he applies his tremendous expertise
acquired through more than three decades of successfully representing a
large and varied clientele.
A respected litigator, Mr. Malicki, enjoys an excellent reputation with
the courts, other lawyers and his clients. He has successfully
litigated Family Law and Civil Litigation disputes all over Ontario.
Progressive, compassionate, and pragmatic, he encourages the use of
mediation and the practice of collaborative law; to resolve disputes
before they go to trial and thus avoid unnecessary costs and reduce
hardships to his clients.
Understanding the real and personal impact of separation and divorce on
everyone involved, especially the children and the spouses, Mr. Malicki
guides his clients with clarity of vision, sound advice and leadership
helping them make informed decisions when dealing with contentious
divorce, custody, access and child support cases, adoption, marriage
contracts, separation agreements, spousal support, division of
property, pension and business ownership division issues ensuring that
his clients obtain the best possible settlement. Legal opinions
regarding foreign divorces and Hague Convention applications complement
his work in this practice area.
Mr. Malicki also represents clients in dealing with matrimonial and estate assets in foreign jurisdictions.
Careful planning go into the preparation of Wills and Powers of
Attorney providing guidance in order to avoid misunderstandings among
beneficiaries and reduce the need for litigation in the administration
of real and personal property as well as over personal care decisions.
When it comes to Estate administration Mr. Malicki provides Executors
effective and efficient assistance in the preparation of the necessary
court documents for authority to carry out their responsibilities be
granted to them. If the need for Estate dispute resolution arises Mr.
Malicki is able to provide advice and services including the
interpretation and challenging of Wills, mental capacity, the rights of
the beneficiaries and the duties of the Executors and Trustees.
In the area of Real Estate Mr. Malicki acts for individuals and
corporations who require legal services when buying or selling
commercial, industrial and residential properties, including homes,
condominiums or cottages as well as with commercial and industrial
leases, mortgage financing and refinancing.
In the area of Business, Commercial and Corporate Law Mr. Malicki
provides his clients sound advice on agreements, leases, contracts,
purchase and sale of businesses, commercial leases, incorporations,
shareholder agreements, share purchase and sales amalgamations
The fact that Mr. Malicki is fluent in English, Polish and Spanish
facilitates communication and clients' understanding of the intricacies
of the Law and legal processes which he is able to explain in the
language his clients are most comfortable in.
Admissions and Affiliations
Called to the Ontario Bar (1972)
Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court since 1989
Law Society of Upper Canada
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
Peel County Law Association
Deputy Judges' Association
American Trial Lawyers' Association
Education
LL.B. - Osgoode Hall Law School
Commerce and Finance - University of Toronto: (Economics, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Spanish, Calculus and Commerce)
Awarded the Stefan Stykold Scholarship in Economics
Awarded the Varsity Fund Scholarship in Commerce and Finance
Marek Malicki , Barrister and Solicitor, Notary Public
