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Love Lawyers Again.

Your legal go-to for everything business and estate planning. Zannes is not just your law firm; we’re your partner for life.

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At our firm, we’re committed to making you love lawyers again by offering unwavering dedication, integrity, and compassionate legal representation.

Founder and Principal Lawyer

Madaline Zannes

Our Legal Process

How We Handle Your Case

Learn about our straightforward legal process. We simplify each step to keep you informed and confident as we work together toward a successful outcome.

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Initial Consultation

Begin with a detailed discussion of your case, where our legal team listens to your concerns and gathers essential information.

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Strategic Planning

Collaboratively, we develop a personalized plan of action, ensuring it aligns with your objectives and addresses your unique situation.

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Case Evaluation

We thoroughly analyze the details of your case, identifying strengths, challenges, and outlining possible legal strategies.

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Action & Resolution

We put the plan into action, advocating for your best interests every step of the way and striving for a favorable resolution.

BACKGROUND

About Madaline Zannes

Madaline Zannes is principal lawyer and founder of Zannes Law Firm. Prior to starting the firm, Madaline obtained a wealth of experience working with numerous prestigious law firms in downtown Toronto, where she fell in love with business, intellectual property, and corporate law. Her interest in technology has extended her range to include tech startups and metaverse law.

Madaline provides legal and advising services to clients across Ontario and internationally. She is a certified trainer and facilitator, speaker, guest lecturer, and writer, having had her work featured in an array of publications. She is also partner of the Metaverse Bar Association.

She has presented at various educational institutions and organizations such as the Law Society of Ontario as faculty; the Singapore Academy of Law, in collaboration with the Singapore Ministry of Law; guest lectured Schulich School of Business MBA real estate developers on PropTech, and has stood as an emotional and cultural intelligence assessor for the Law Practice Program at Lincoln Alexander School of Law on multiple occasions.

Cited as one of the top legal influencers to follow in 2018 by Disruptor Daily, Madaline advocates and spreads awareness of innovation and the law globally. She was recognized as Greek America’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2018, a prestigious award that celebrates the community’s top talent in business, arts, sciences and other fields, who excel not only professionally but also philanthropically.

Prior to starting her practice, Madaline obtained a wealth of experience working as a corporate trainer in banking and finance, and also worked at numerous law firms in Toronto, focusing on real estate, intellectual property, corporate law, and estates. In the entertainment realm, she extensively worked alongside musicians, artists, talent and models in pushing their personal brands forward. She is recognized for her many years of modeling with top photographers in the industry.

After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School with a J.D., she worked for approximately a decade as a consultant in the legal technology scene, becoming a leader in the space and driving the industry forward to innovate law as much as possible. This experience in technology extended her interest to include tech startups, and web3 and metaverse clients in her range of legal work.

With a vast online audience, Madaline has traveled and connected with legal colleagues and entertainment professionals internationally. She is a connector who works to elevate people around her. With a keen eye for innovative trends, she has helped clients and colleagues alike implement next-generation technologies in their businesses for growth and scale.

Degrees, Certifications & Accomplishments:

➤ Juris Doctor Law, Osgoode Hall Law School

➤ Founding Partner, Metaverse Bar Association

➤ Faculty, Law Society of Ontario

➤ Member, Ontario Bar Association

➤ Member, Canadian Bar Association

➤ Assessor, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)

➤ Guest Lecturer, Schulich School of Business

➤ Featured on: MIT Tech Review, Forbes, WIRED Magazine, CBC Radio 1, Law360, The Legal Technologist, PCounsel, and more

➤ Hons. BA, Kinesiology and Health Science, York University 

➤ Hons. BA, English Literature, York University

➤ Trainer and Facilitator Certification, Friesen Kaye & Associates 

Our Team

Meet the Team

Meet our dedicated team of legal professionals who bring expertise and passion to every case. You're in good hands!

Madaline Zannes

Founder and Principal Lawyer

Sandra G.

Senior Corporate & Commercial Law Clerk

Sherena Hussain

Lawyer, Practicing in Association

Maica Prudente

Law Clerk & Internationally Trained Lawyer

Elizabeth Joy Cortez

Legal Assistant & Internationally Trained Lawyer