Direct Line:
(613) 696-1315 or
(613) 236-9442 Ext. 164

Real Estate Clerk / Assistant:
Angela Milne
(613) 236-9442 ext 131
amilne@lmrlawyers.com

Mark Practices in the areas of:
Estates & Succession, Real Estate

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Mark has been practicing law for over 40 years. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977, and for the first half of his career his practice spanned across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines. Mark now restricts his practice to real estate conveyancing, estate planning and estate administration.

Mark practices estate planning with an emphasis on providing his clients with simple strategies to avoid or mitigate tax; and, on estate administration and real estate transactions, Mark provides his clients with exclusive personal service from beginning to end.

In addition to enjoying the practice of law, Mark also likes to cook, bake bread and drink wine.

Interesting Fact:
Mark was once a contestant on a reality TV show . . . episode 8 of Four Houses Canada! He won a cash prize, a feature in a national home style magazine and bragging rights to "Best House".

I was lucky enough to find Mark Schnier to help my husband and I prepare estate documents recently. He was friendly and approachable. His considerable experience and ability to consider all aspects of a situation were quite valuable. His responses to questions were clear, concise and meticulous. His follow up outside of appointments was prompt and he went out of his way to accommodate my husband’s disabilities. I’ve had several dealings over the years requiring legal services and found Mark Schnier provided the most positive experience of all. I would not hesitate to recommend him and already have to other family members.

M.B. – Ottawa

Moving from Switzerland to a new city required a lot of adjustment. We had to think about 1001 things. Thank goodness we were introduced to Mark Schnier. Mark is very professional. He is meticulous and extremely precise in his approach. He is quite knowledgeable and he always takes the time for a phone call or email exchange for explanations and assistance, even beyond the commissioned topic.

K. and M., – Toronto

K, and M., – Toronto

If you want a successful outcome in closing your future real estate transaction, I highly recommend Mark Schnier. I was introduced to Mark Schnier 27 years ago. Since that time Mark became my Lawyer of choice, and as a realtor, I alway include him in the list of lawyers that I recommend to my family members and clients. Mark is the best lawyer I have dealt with throughout my lengthy real estate career. Mark has represented lots of my clients on their real estate acquisitions and sales and he has never let anybody down, due to his great knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, patience and tenacity. I don’t think there are enough superlatives in the Webster dictionary to describe Mark’s devotion to his profession. Not every deal Mark worked on was easy, some deals required navigation through lots of twists and turns. Nevertheless, Mark always came out as a winner, and delivered the successful closings to his clients.

O.S. Realtor

O.S., Realtor

My introduction to Mark Schnier came several years ago when he was recommended by a colleague as “the best condo lawyer in Toronto”. Since then I have used his services for various types of real estate purchases and sales. I have also had him correct a previous lawyer’s less-than-efficient work. Plus, I have recommended him to family and friends for both real estate transactions and estate planning. All have come back to me reporting on his excellent work and extra efforts to ensure they were well covered legally. And, notably, those with lesser means or smaller transactions were always treated with the utmost respect.

Mark is knowledgeable, calm, and tenacious. He is also very, very efficient. I always know he will respond quickly with a jargon-free explanation of any relevant legal issues.

Plus, we laugh a lot – while signing documents no less.

I highly recommend Mark Schnier as someone with whom it is always a pleasure to do business.

Dr. Patricia O – University Professor – Toronto

Barrie C. retired lawyer

My wife & I contacted Mark to help with our wills and when we decided to downsize once we became empty nesters.

We both had owned homes before and had done wills that were no longer what we wanted, and both of us already had children when we got together.

Real estate should not be complicated, but Mark gave us a really simple tip that no agent, insurance broker or lawyer had ever mentioned previously, which was and is invaluable.

When it came to do our wills, Mark’s knowledge was helpful, but his patience in helping us to compromise and to get through the complexities with 2 families and RRSP’s and RIFF’s and taxes and probate fees and decisions galore was invaluable.

Barrie C. – retired lawyer

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mark Schnier on a commercial real estate deal and we can’t praise his expertise enough. Mark is not only incredibly personable but also exceptionally conscientious. It’s clear that he has his clients’ personal interests at heart, making one feel like a top priority throughout the entire process.

What truly stood out was Marks methodical approach and unwavering attention to detail. He left no stone unturned, ensuring that every aspect of the deal was thoroughly examined and properly addressed. This level of dedication gave us immense confidence in his abilities.

Another remarkable aspect of working with Mark was his commitment to timeliness. Nothing was ever delegated or left to chance. All tasks and responsibilities were managed directly by Mark resulting in a streamlined and efficient process. Deadlines were consistently met, and the deal progressed smoothly, thanks to his hands-on approach.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone in need of a real estate lawyer who not only possesses exceptional legal expertise but also values his clients’ well-being. He is a true professional, and we are grateful for his outstanding work and the additional advice he has given us as our lawyer.

H.H., – Toronto

Mark has guided my family through several estate settlements over the past decade or so. His communication is concise and timely and always informative. He takes the stress out of all the paperwork. Highly recommend!

V.T., – Toronto

I have been working with Mark Schnier on residential real estate property purchases and sales for nearly two decades. What started as a straightforward client lawyer relationship has grown into much more than that. Mark has become a trusted advisor not only to myself, but my family. We count on his solid advice not only for real estate deals, but for our wills and other legal family related matters. His remarkable attention to detail, persistence, and wise counsel are always greatly appreciated. His years of experience, and variety of experience, supporting families through often difficult and sometimes emotionally-charged situations is evident. And when the chips are down, you want Mark on your side. He’s not only whip-smart… he’s funny too. I highly recommend bringing Mark into your corner – you won’t be disappointed.

S.K., – Toronto

To know Mark Schnier is to appreciate his outstanding ability to be my lawyer and my friend.I have benefitted from his services for approximately 10 years and I was never disappointed.He was always prompt in returning phone calls or emails and his advice and direction was continually intelligent and useful in all my business and personal matters.

I was sorry to see him relocate ,but my loss is definitely Ottawa’s gain.

S.S., – Toronto

A very good friend of ours is a personal injury lawyer. We told him that we needed to create new wills and powers of attorney. Our previous experience with a Wills and Estates lawyer had not been pleasant and we needed a recommendation. Our lawyer friend is very cautious and meticulous about everything so we knew that a referral from him would be very important to us.

Without hesitation he told us to contact Mark. He told us that Mark is the best wills lawyer and we do not need to look any further.

We took his advice, and we were absolutely thrilled with the work that Mark did for us.

Mark is extremely approachable and knowledgeable. He is such a friendly person with a wonderful personality and a sharp wit. He is detail oriented which gave us complete confidence in his work.

Mark made a difficult process very simple for us and completed the work quickly and efficiently. He is always available for any questions we may have and treats us with respect.

It has been a pleasure to work with Mark. He truly is the Wizard of Wills!!!

S.G. and J.G. – Toronto

Mark is a very knowledgeable and professional lawyer whom we dealt with in setting up our wills. He provided us with sound and fair advice and was a great liaison with an American lawyer that we needed information from. His replies to our phone calls and emails were prompt and he always had time to discuss issues that arose at any time. Mark has a great sense of humour and was a pleasure to deal with.

P.L. and E.L. – Toronto

P.L. and E.L., – Toronto

Mark Schnier was recommended to me by a friend and colleague (another lawyer) and I have been grateful to her ever since for the referral. Mark provided outstanding legal services to us in closing the sale of a rental property in Toronto in 2023, a somewhat complex transaction since there were tenancy issues and a variety of matters with the city to be navigated and resolved. Mark was proactive, thorough, and highly responsive to all matters. He paid exceptional attention to detail throughout the entire process, even catching errors our own bank had created and then missed in the discharge of our mortgage. He went above and beyond what was expected and was an pleasure to work with. He has inspired our utmost confidence in his professional skills and services, and, without hesitation, we very highly recommend him.

M.R, Law Professor – Toronto

Mark Schnier recently prepared two new wills for me – one “not for probate”, and one “for probate” (in case there will be assets subject to probate).

He also retitled my properties to include my beneficiaries to ensure that the properties will not be subject to probate.

He did an excellent job. He is knowledgeable, and creative in his approach to estate and trust planning, and real estate transactions. I am very pleased with the result.

M. L., – Toronto

I am so glad to have retained Mark for a recent sale and purchase of a condo. He thoroughly explained each step of the process and was easily accessible. His attention to detail and willingness to advocate for me was critical during this stressful time.

M.G., – Toronto

We, along with our families, have turned to Mark for over 20 years for matters of real estate and estate planning and contracts/legal matters. His exceedingly meticulous attention to detail has consistently, on numerous occasions, protected us from difficulties. He has offers clear, concise legal advice and his experience has been invaluable. He also makes us laugh, which is often needed. Thank you Mark!

J.R., – Toronto

Mark Schnier is a competent, caring, responsible lawyer. He responds immediately to his client’s concerns and his legal advice is well researched . His fees are fair and quite often he goes beyond his fees to better accommodate his client’s requests and concerns. I highly recommend Mark Schnier to anyone in need of sound legal advice.

J.S., Retired School Teacher – Toronto

I wish to acknowledge the exceptional legal services provided by LMR Lawyers, in particular, Mark Schnier. Mark is a veteran real estate and estates lawyer with over 40 years of experience. Mark’s wealth of knowledge and expertise in both real estate and estates law is unparalleled. His ability to navigate complex transactions and foresee potential issues is nothing short of remarkable. I have hired Mark for both real estate and estate matters over the years and he never ceases to amaze me. I, myself, am a lawyer and have sought out Mark’s advice both as a colleague and a client. His extraordinary attention to detail is only surpassed by his compassionate approach in dealing with sensitive matters such as estate planning and succession law. Mark’s level of professionalism and

commitment to client satisfaction is unsurpassed. Even myself – a lawyer of over 25 years experience – I failed to appreciate all the complexities involved when I engaged Mark in my family’s estate planning. Mark, went above and beyond to ensure that me and my family fully understood every aspect of what was being done and why. He patiently answering all our questions and addressed any concerns we had. Mark’s relaxed, clear and concise communication style was invaluable in demystifying the process for my family. He even received my mother’s stamp of approval. In brief, I wholeheartedly recommend Mark Schnier to anyone seeking expert guidance in real estate and estates matters. His dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to his clients make him a standout in the legal profession.

OK, maybe a spread it on a little thick and used a thesaurus to say the same thing 10 different way but this is definitely how I feel.

D.R. – Lawyer, Thornhill

D.R., Lawyer – Thornhill

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