SCARFONE HAWKINS LLP
One James Street South, 14th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4R5Â Â
905.523.1333 ext. 299
50 Years. 30 Practice Areas. One Trusted Firm.
At Scarfone Hawkins LLP, our strength lies in the depth of our experience and the diversity of our practice.
From corporate transactions and real estate development to family law,
employment, litigation, intellectual property, and estate planning, we provide solutions that are practical, strategic, and tailored to each client.
Our philosophy
is simple: combine precision with creativity to deliver results that
matter. Whether advising businesses on growth, guiding institutions
through compliance, or helping families plan for the future, we approach
every matter with integrity and responsiveness.
Your goals matter. We’re here to help you protect and achieve them.Â
MICHAL JANECEK - ASSOCIATE
I am a corporate and commercial lawyer whose practice is shaped by experience across borders, cultures, and legal systems, and by a clear conviction about how clients should be served. Having moved to Canada with my parents at age eleven, I learned early the value of adaptability and self‑reliance, both qualities that continue to guide my approach to the practice of law.Â
Fluent in Slovak, Czech, and English, and shaped by life on three continents, I bring a calm, measured perspective to my work and a genuine interest in the people behind each file.
My practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, advising business owners at key stages of growth, transition, and succession, including Canada–U.S. cross‑border matters. Drawing on my international background, I support businesses navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes. I also assist individuals and families with estate planning matters, including wills and powers of attorney, bringing the same clarity and care to long‑term planning.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Essex, Certification & Accreditation, Diploma in Trusts and Estates, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Certificate of Qualification, National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada (completed 2016), Certificate, Court of Appeal for Ontario