Testimonials
Suzana Branko and Stefanie D.:
“Esther, Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. We truly appreciated it”.
Mark Atyeo BA, FLMI, ACS Licensed Insurance Advisor Affinity Markets:
“Marc , please accept my gratitude for your efforts and advice on behalf of Sarah and our entire family. My experience with Devry, Smith & Frank has been nothing but positive, seamless and effective. Thank you again.”
Angie C:
“On behalf of the family and my mother, I want to express our gratitude to the both of you for seeing my mom’s claim to a successful fruition. We sincerely appreciate your efforts in expediting the settlement and arranging for cheque availability prior to the holidays. Marc, thanks so much for your patience and for making yourselves ‘constantly’ available throughout this process…we know we can be a little demanding. Best Wishes and much success for the New Year!”
Adri Kromhout
“After a serious car accident, I contacted Mr. Spivak for assistance. This turned out to be a rather smart move. Mr. Spivak supported me from the very first day he met me in Lyndhurst, confined to a wheelchair, until the day of settlement. It is my opinion that his eye for seemingly minor but important details (which could have been easily overlooked by others), his commanding presence during negotiations in and out of the courtroom, and his personal interest in your well-being, makes Mr. Spivak a top-class lawyer. You will be well looked after and confident having Mr. Spivak on your side!”
Gail T.:
“Esther: My most sincere thanks to you for all the hard work and effort you put into making my tort litigation successful. With gratitude and appreciation.”
H.R.:
“I was very impressed with John’s knowledge and his ability to explain things in a clear and concise manner. He’s a straight shooter that actually answers your questions and concerns, a rarity with family law attorneys. I would recommend him as a problem solver, an attorney that will get you from point A to point B, and lastly, who will be honest with you without trying to be vague, coy, or talk in circles.”
R.D.:
“John has provided legal service for me in Family Matters in the past… with great success in my matter! John was thorough and current with Family Matters, always helpful and direct, keeping the matter on track. I strongly recommend John if you require legal advice and services in the area of Family Law!”
Brad:
“[John] have been very helpful and reassuring throughout this process and I would like to thank you… If ever I (or anyone I care about) needs family law, I will most certainly direct them [to DSF]. Thank you very much for everything…”
N.L.:If I need another divorce, I’ll come find you 
Jeffrey Winick – Smart Centres – www.smartcentres.com
“We have utilized the services of Larry Keown’s team at DSF for over 5 years on a variety of tenant disputes and related real estate matters. Larry’s team consistently provides prompt, practical and business-minded advice and service in an extremely cost-effective manner with a view to the best possible resolution. Our group of companies could not have a better team of lawyers acting on its behalf. We are confident in recommending Larry’s team to any individual or corporation seeking extremely efficient and effective representation.”
K.Decker, V.P. Underwriting & Legal – Stewart Title Guaranty Company – www.stewart.ca:
“Devry, Smith & Frank LLP has advised Stewart Title on a variety of legal matters including those related to corporate and real estate law. We have found their advice to be both practical from a business perspective and legally accurate. The results we have obtained have been positive and we are pleased to be continuing to work with them. We would recommend their services to anyone looking for knowledgeable and effective legal advice.”
Susanne M. Flett, President – Healthtech – www.healthtech.ca:
“Devry, Smith & Frank LLP has provided sound legal advice to Healthtech in matters such as incorporation, corporate restructuring, and succession planning. Healthtech relies on Devry, Smith & Frank as a valuable partner to provide us with advice to keep our business going. We have every confidence in the legal services that Devry, Smith & Frank LLP provide and would highly recommend their services.”
Ms. Robbie Mizrahi:
“Searching for the right lawyers that fit your personality, your attitude and your approach to life is no feat. I was truly lucky to have found Larry Keown and Shawna Sosnovich who were empathic and genuine toward my heartache. Their professionalism and expertise provided me with the comfort and security needed to face my challenges and their hard work and loyalty helped us arrive to a gratifying resolution.”
Rachel:
“I am very pleased with Devry, Smith & Frank LLP. Shawna, you handled my wrongful dismissal claim with professionalism and promptness. You never failed to inform me of any new developments. The settlement was to my complete satisfaction. You certainly saved me a lot of worrying and for that alone I am truly appreciative. I would certainly recommend you and your firm to my friends and family.”
Gordon Dorrett – Forrec Ltd. – www.forrec.com
“We have worked with William Smith and his team for more than twenty years. Through our good years and recessions, company growth and restructuring and international expansions, Bill and his team have always been there for us with valuable and thoughtful advice . Over all these years they provided not only excellent legal services but have been an integral part of our corporate thinking and strategic planning. We basically feel like they are part of our company and we would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a corporate partner and not just a law firm.”
Paul Killen – Digital Plus Group – www.dpg.ca
“We have been a client of Devry, Smith and Frank LLP for over fifteen years. Over that time we have utilized the services of many of the different lawyers in the firm, including Larry Keown, Bill Smith, as well as others. We have found everyone to be very dedicated and professional at everything they do. From employment law to real estate law to family law, we have always been extremely satisfied with the results achieved. We recommend DSF and their team of professionals very highly and will continue to use them for all our future legal needs.”
Gary Sherkey, Diproinduca Group:
“Elisabeth Colson worked with us in crafting an intercompany service agreement important to our business needs. She asked questions of us and in short order understood exactly what we needed and why and put together this agreement in a timely and professional manner. We were very pleased with her work and look forward to our continuing relationship with her and her firm.”
David Marx, Central Machinery & Metals/Greenway Industries/Victory Metals Inc.:
“We have always found that the lawyers at Devry, Smith & Frank are extremely competent. Our main contacts at the firm are Mark Korn, Elisabeth Colson and Bill Smith. Whether we’ve needed help with contracts, partnerships or real estate , the execution of the work has always been prompt, accurate and fairly priced. Devry, Smith & Frank also have an large compliment of support staff who contribute greatly to the effectiveness of the firm. In particular we have been often helped by Laura Monteforte and Jonathan Robson. In general, Devry, Smith & Frank is a top tier law firm and are our first choice for any matter we need attended to. They have served us very well.”
Victor J. Deschenes, O.M.C., PRESIDENT AND CEO Expedite Plus:
“We have worked with the corporate team at Devry, Smith & Frank for over 20 years. They have demonstrated an understanding of our business and of our corporate objectives, and their advice has been both practical and legally accurate. We have relied upon Devry, Smith & Frank’s assistance with many different types of corporate transactions and have consistently found them to be cost-effective and responsive. We would recommend their services without hesitation.”
Dr. Roger Sen – Family Health Centre
“Devry, Smith and Frank LLP is an excellent law firm with a dedicated and highly professional team of professionals. Mr. William Smith, Mr. Larry Keown and Mr. Mark Mancini have represented my business interests in an exemplary fashion. I was also highly satisfied with the work of Mr. Wayne Wolfe who represented our real estate interests. I highly recommend the firm and their team of lawyers and plan to keep using them in the future.”
Ada and Tony Cheng – Glen Rouge Homes – www.glenrougehoms.com
“We have been clients of Devry, Smith & Frank for the past 10 years. Both Larry Keown and Lawrence Hansen have provided us with invaluable advice on various corporate legal matters. We retained their services on a number of occasions; all of which were positively resolved. We are confident with the team and will not hesitate to seek their counsel in the future.”
Wayne Cooke – www.diligentbailiff.com
“Working as a bailiff in the GTA for almost 18 years I have worked with my fair share of lawyers, some good some bad. I can’t remember the exact circumstance several years ago that Mr. Larry Keown and I met, but I can assure you it has been a great relationship since that day. My office receives calls all the time from people not knowing exactly what to do with legal problems. We used to tell people to “call a lawyer”, since there is nothing we can do as Bailiffs. For years now, we have referred those calls to Larry and his team. If he can’t help you, someone in the firm can and he makes certain of it. I can safely say that we have NEVER had a call back from someone complaining about the treatment received. It is comforting to know that when we do refer someone, not only does it make us look good in their eye’s, but we know they will be taken care of in a competent manner, thanks Larry!”
Ms. Martha Handley – Samuel Sarick Limited – www.sarick.com – Landlord of DSF
“In 1988, Devry, Smith and Frank LLP moved into a 3620 square foot unit in our building – a little law firm intending to grow. Watching them do just that has been an amazing journey. Today the firm occupies over 23,000 square feet in the building and they are also our lawyers of choice. From nasty discoveries, to winning trials, to lease interpretations, to lease drafting, to real estate, to lien court, to incredible Golf Days, DSF covers it all. Over the past twenty-one (21) years, I have personally worked with many of the lawyers and I have been very proud to have each of them by my side.”
Rod Wechsler – INTO-ELECTRONICS -
“The Devry, Smith & Frank legal team has provided support, legal advice & representation to INTO-ELECTRONICS INC. and me, personally, for more than 15 years. I can honestly say that the organization has provided outstanding service, and has met our expectations at all times. Their style and communication has always been excellent. We have used them in a variety of situations including: disputes, business acquisitions, client collections and some personal issues such as wills and estates. We continue to use them on a day to day basis for general business issues including: agreements and contracts. I highly recommend the Devry, Smith & Frank legal team including their partners and associates.”
Ken Apple – Action Paper & Packaging Co. Ltd. – www.actionpaper.ca
“We have worked successfully with DSF on everything from employee matters -Elisabeth Colson, to litigation -Larry Keown, to shares reorganization -William Smith. All matters have been dealt with efficiently, and to our satisfaction. We appreciate DSF‘s cost effective approach to our legal representation. Larry’s intuition and keen sense of timing was pivotal in resolving a particular matter. I would highly recommend DSF and their team of professionals for all business legal issues.”
Louis H. – “I enjoyed working with Devry, Frank and Smith over the past couple of years. Their expertise and service are on par with the Bay Street firms but without the high prices.”
Court documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on December 7, 2009 by opposing counsel on a Family Law matter:
“Devry Smith Frank LLP is one of “Toronto’s top tier law firms.”
Kass Mulla – Ashley Wood Turning Limited
“We have been a client of Devry, Smith & Frank for over 20 years. We were referred by our company accountant. We started out with our small business needs and over the years we have realized that DSF is capable of handling any type of business or personal legal need. We have strong relationships with several of the lawyers from Devry, Smith & Frank and have used their expertise for both our business and personal needs. It is a pleasure to deal with a law firm with ethical, smart, dedicated barristers and solicitors like Larry Keown, Bill Smith, Marc Spivak, and Wayne Wolfe. I have the utmost confidence in their capabilities. We have recommended DSF to other businesses and friends whom have always given us positive feedback. If anyone out there uses the firm after reading this note you will know soon enough why I spent the time to write this small appreciation letter.”
