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Ask HN: I need a lawyer

10 points by hunterjrj ↗ HN
Our startup is expanding! I need to find a good Canadian law firm that specializes in startups.

Can any Canadian entrepreneurs recommend a firm?

Thanks

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vessenes
Where in Canada are you? Good Law firms for non-huge companies tend to be mid-size or smaller, and thus regional.
mattadams
Please see my reply below, thanks!
stejones
I found that working with a law firm is a good way to get passed around. If you treat them like a "firm" they will treat you like a "company." What you need is to develop a relationship with a good lawyer who knows when she needs to refer you to other lawyers if a question is outside of her realm of expertise.

Where in Canada are you?

mattadams
I know that Jason will reply to this later today but I figured I would do it now.

The company is based in Ontario. Jason lives in Oakville so anything in the GTA would be good.