Karen Yolevski, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

Called to the bar in 2006

Karen graduated with an honours degree in Communications from York University in 2002 and received her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall in 2005. Karen was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006 and joined Basman Smith LLP as an associate in 2007.

Prior to joining Basman Smith, Karen completed articles with the Lawyer’s Professional Indemnity Company (LawPRO) and began practicing in corporate/commercial and real estate with a small law firm.

Karen continues to practice in corporate/commercial and real estate with a focus on residential and commercial real estate. Karen represents buyers, sellers and lenders in a broad range of residential and commercial real estate and leasing transactions, as well as in property and condominium development. Karen continues to build her knowledge and expertise in various business and commercial transactions from basic shareholder agreements and incorporations, to more complex mergers and acquisitions. Karen also represents clients in dealing with issues involving trusts, estates and intergenerational dispositions, including the preparation of wills, powers of attorney for property and powers of attorney for personal care, medical directives and estate administration.

Karen is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association’s Real Property and Young Lawyer’s Divisions. She is committed to a variety of charitable causes and is an organizer and participant in a number of charitable events. Karen also volunteers as an Osgoode Hall Law School ambassador, giving lectures and seminars to existing and potential students.

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Contact

kyolevski@basmansmith.com
416-860-1990
111 Richmond Street West
8th Floor
Toronto ON Canada M5H 2G4