Practice Areas: Corporate / Commercial

Stephen joined Woitzik Polsinelli in 2019 as an associate in our Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate Groups. He holds a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and an undergraduate degree with honours from Queen’s University, graduating magna
cum laude.

Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at another established Durham Region law firm, where he assisted a variety of clients with their business, real estate and wills & estates law matters. Stephen’s previous experience also includes working in downtown Toronto in the securities regulation industry and in the legal department of a public oil & gas company.

Stephen’s clients include entrepreneurs, real estate investors, professionals, small to medium-sized businesses, commercial lenders and borrowers, credit unions, and commercial landlords and tenants. His client-focused approach, combined with his developed legal knowledge and expertise, enables him to provide individual and corporate clients with strategic, practical and tailored legal advice and cost-effective legal solutions.

His broad corporate & commercial practice includes business formation, corporate reorganizations, purchasing and selling businesses, secured lending, commercial financing, tax rollovers, commercial leasing and general contract review and drafting.

Stephen is also an integral part of the firm’s Real Estate Group, where he assists clients with residential and commercial purchases, sales, assignments, and mortgage transactions.

When out of the office, Stephen enjoys maintaining a highly active and healthy lifestyle. He played competitive level soccer most of his life and continues playing to this day. He is also an avid Toronto sports fan, actively following Toronto FC and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Feel free to contact Stephen at stephen@durhamlawyer.ca

TESTIMONIALS

• “I have been using Woitzik Polsinelli for many years. Their service and professionalism is next to none. A special thank you to Stephen Sforza for all of his outstanding work and assistance over the years!” – Domenic.C

• “Stephen helped us out with the sale of our business, as well as the purchase/sale of our homes – His team were very knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions that came up – we would 100% recommend them to anyone!” – Jessica. L

• “I have used this firm for several real estate transactions, wills and now to sell my business. Stephen was great to deal with. He responded to my concerns in a quick, supportive and professional way. the advice was good and rates fair. I strongly recommend the use of this firm for all professional needs.” Johnny. N