Joan H. Garson
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- TEL 416.593.3925
Practice Areas
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 1980
Education
- LL.B., University of Toronto, 1978
- B.A. (Political Science), Dalhousie University, 1973
Memberships
- Member, Law Society of Upper Canada
- Member, Canadian Bar Association (Ontario) - Business Law and Insolvency sections
Profile
Joan Garson is fascinated and animated by the issues and challenges that entrepreneurs face, and she has used her considerable background in corporate/commercial law to become a key advisor to them.
"My practice has changed over time," says Joan. "I acted for financial institutions for a number of years, structuring loans, but I became increasingly interested in entrepreneurships and I started to focus on them."
"My role has developed into one that goes beyond strictly providing legal services. I provide advice on a wide range of business matters and have the opportunity to involve my Blaneys colleagues where and when their own expertise and judgement will add value."
Two matters that entrepreneurs must manage carefully are the growth of their businesses and inter-generational change. Joan has done a good deal of "handholding" and advice giving on both.
When it comes to managing growth, she says, one thing clients need to do is identify both the jobs they want to keep for themselves and the work they are prepared to hand over to others.
When it comes to inter-generational change in what are often family-owned businesses, they need to come to terms with a variety of exit-strategy factors, especially succession.
Joan analyzes the issues with them and helps them reconcile the often conflicting facts and feelings involved. "I find the work tremendously satisfying," she says.
Although the entrepreneurs portfolio is the main part of her practice, Joan continues to do general corporate/commercial work and often serves as counsel to out-of-province law firms that do not have operations in Ontario.
A native of Halifax and a scholarship student at Dalhousie University, Joan graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1973. She earned her LL.B. at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1978, where she won the Bora Laskin Prize in Constitutional Law and served as President of the Student Law Society during her third year. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980 and joined Blaney McMurtry LLP that year. She was admitted to partnership in 1986.
In addition to her business, professional and family responsibilities, Joan plays a highly active role in the community. A member of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, she chairs the synagogue's Israel committee.
"My practice has changed over time," says Joan. "I acted for financial institutions for a number of years, structuring loans, but I became increasingly interested in entrepreneurships and I started to focus on them."
"My role has developed into one that goes beyond strictly providing legal services. I provide advice on a wide range of business matters and have the opportunity to involve my Blaneys colleagues where and when their own expertise and judgement will add value."
Two matters that entrepreneurs must manage carefully are the growth of their businesses and inter-generational change. Joan has done a good deal of "handholding" and advice giving on both.
When it comes to managing growth, she says, one thing clients need to do is identify both the jobs they want to keep for themselves and the work they are prepared to hand over to others.
When it comes to inter-generational change in what are often family-owned businesses, they need to come to terms with a variety of exit-strategy factors, especially succession.
Joan analyzes the issues with them and helps them reconcile the often conflicting facts and feelings involved. "I find the work tremendously satisfying," she says.
Although the entrepreneurs portfolio is the main part of her practice, Joan continues to do general corporate/commercial work and often serves as counsel to out-of-province law firms that do not have operations in Ontario.
A native of Halifax and a scholarship student at Dalhousie University, Joan graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1973. She earned her LL.B. at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1978, where she won the Bora Laskin Prize in Constitutional Law and served as President of the Student Law Society during her third year. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980 and joined Blaney McMurtry LLP that year. She was admitted to partnership in 1986.
In addition to her business, professional and family responsibilities, Joan plays a highly active role in the community. A member of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, she chairs the synagogue's Israel committee.
Profile
Joan Garson is fascinated and animated by the issues and challenges that entrepreneurs face, and she has used her considerable background in corporate/commercial law to become a key advisor to them.
"My practice has changed over time," says Joan. "I acted for financial institutions for a number of years, structuring loans, but I became increasingly interested in entrepreneurships and I started to focus on them."
"My role has developed into one that goes beyond strictly providing legal services. I provide advice on a wide range of business matters and have the opportunity to involve my Blaneys colleagues where and when their own expertise and judgement will add value."
Two matters that entrepreneurs must manage carefully are the growth of their businesses and inter-generational change. Joan has done a good deal of "handholding" and advice giving on both.
When it comes to managing growth, she says, one thing clients need to do is identify both the jobs they want to keep for themselves and the work they are prepared to hand over to others.
When it comes to inter-generational change in what are often family-owned businesses, they need to come to terms with a variety of exit-strategy factors, especially succession.
Joan analyzes the issues with them and helps them reconcile the often conflicting facts and feelings involved. "I find the work tremendously satisfying," she says.
Although the entrepreneurs portfolio is the main part of her practice, Joan continues to do general corporate/commercial work and often serves as counsel to out-of-province law firms that do not have operations in Ontario.
A native of Halifax and a scholarship student at Dalhousie University, Joan graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1973. She earned her LL.B. at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1978, where she won the Bora Laskin Prize in Constitutional Law and served as President of the Student Law Society during her third year. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980 and joined Blaney McMurtry LLP that year. She was admitted to partnership in 1986.
In addition to her business, professional and family responsibilities, Joan plays a highly active role in the community. A member of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, she chairs the synagogue's Israel committee.
"My practice has changed over time," says Joan. "I acted for financial institutions for a number of years, structuring loans, but I became increasingly interested in entrepreneurships and I started to focus on them."
"My role has developed into one that goes beyond strictly providing legal services. I provide advice on a wide range of business matters and have the opportunity to involve my Blaneys colleagues where and when their own expertise and judgement will add value."
Two matters that entrepreneurs must manage carefully are the growth of their businesses and inter-generational change. Joan has done a good deal of "handholding" and advice giving on both.
When it comes to managing growth, she says, one thing clients need to do is identify both the jobs they want to keep for themselves and the work they are prepared to hand over to others.
When it comes to inter-generational change in what are often family-owned businesses, they need to come to terms with a variety of exit-strategy factors, especially succession.
Joan analyzes the issues with them and helps them reconcile the often conflicting facts and feelings involved. "I find the work tremendously satisfying," she says.
Although the entrepreneurs portfolio is the main part of her practice, Joan continues to do general corporate/commercial work and often serves as counsel to out-of-province law firms that do not have operations in Ontario.
A native of Halifax and a scholarship student at Dalhousie University, Joan graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1973. She earned her LL.B. at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1978, where she won the Bora Laskin Prize in Constitutional Law and served as President of the Student Law Society during her third year. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980 and joined Blaney McMurtry LLP that year. She was admitted to partnership in 1986.
In addition to her business, professional and family responsibilities, Joan plays a highly active role in the community. A member of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, she chairs the synagogue's Israel committee.
