Garrison Law · Managing Principal
Eric Ly

A practice focused on commercial and residential real estate, commercial leasing, and corporate/commercial transactions.
Garrison Law was recognized by FCT as a top 25 real estate law firm partner in Canada · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
Call our office at (647) 793-2939
Office hours: weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Education
- Osgoode Hall Law School
- Office
- Thornhill, Ontario
- Practice
- Real Estate · Business Law
About Eric
Eric is a Co-Founder and the Managing Principal of Garrison Law.
His practice primarily focuses on commercial and residential real estate transactions, commercial leasing, and corporate/commercial transactions.
Eric acts for a diverse range of clientele, spanning from mortgage investment corporations and family offices on their lending and commercial real estate matters to assisting first-time homebuyers.
Led by Eric, Garrison Law’s real estate team was recognized by First Canadian Title as a top 25 real estate law firm partner in Canada in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Working with accountants and financial planners, he regularly advises clients on corporate restructuring matters to help families and business owners optimize their tax-planning objectives. Eric also has experience working with medical professionals on the acquisition and disposition of their practices, along with other similar M&A transactions.
Eric earned his law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to his call to the Bar, from the age of sixteen, he worked in a high volume transactional law boutique for ten years, gaining significant experience on a variety of corporate and real estate matters early on in his career.
Outside of the office, Eric spends his time mentoring other young professionals in the legal and real estate/mortgage field. He also enjoys contributing his time and resources to various charitable causes in the healthcare space, including several local hospital networks and research foundations.
Explore our real estate practiceHow Eric can help
Buying and selling a home
For first-time buyers and seasoned owners alike: reviewing the agreement of purchase and sale, searching title, working with your lender, and seeing the deal through to closing day.
Refinancing and mortgage switches
Moving your mortgage to a new lender or restructuring it: reviewing the lender’s instructions, paying out and discharging the existing mortgage, and registering the new one.
Private lending
Acting for mortgage investment corporations and family offices on their loans, from the commitment and security documents through to funding.
Commercial real estate and leasing
Purchases, sales and financing of commercial property, and the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial leases.
Corporate reorganizations
Restructuring companies alongside clients’ accountants and financial planners, so families and business owners can meet their tax-planning objectives.
Business and practice acquisitions
Purchases and sales of businesses, including medical professionals acquiring or selling their practices, from the letter of intent through to closing.
Buying, selling or refinancing?
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Get a closing quoteWhat clients say about Eric
“Making all the legalese accessible and understandable.”
I worked with Eric and his team to close on my first property. From the get go, Eric was very responsive and provided efficient status certificate reviews (three times!) to assist in my decision to purchase. Even at the final signing, he was patient and meticulous enough to explain everything in the legal documents, making all the legalese accessible and understandable. Shout to his team members, Jenny and Alejandro, too, for the responsive service. Would recommend for your real estate needs.
Danielle P.First home · Condo purchase
Read the full review from Danielle P. on Google (opens in a new tab)“Saved me both time and money.”
Eric and his team were exceptional from start to finish. They handled my mortgage switch with professionalism, clarity, and a real sense of urgency that genuinely saved me both time and money. Every step was explained clearly, communication was proactive, and I always felt confident that things were being handled properly behind the scenes. They made a process that could have been very stressful feel smooth and well-managed. The team was responsive, organized, and a pleasure to work with throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Eric and his team to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and efficient real estate lawyer. I look forward to working with them again in the future!
Alwyn SunMortgage switch
Read the full review from Alwyn Sun on Google (opens in a new tab)“They put their clients first.”
We are very pleased and grateful with Eric and his team. They are very professional, knowledgeable and helpful with everything. All the necessary documents and processes were done in a timely manner, you can tell that they put their clients first! There were a few hiccups along the way with the builder but Eric and his team have given us the help, support and legal advice we needed so we can finalize closing our property seamlessly. We really felt that they have our best interest at heart. They also saved us money! We couldn’t have asked for a better legal team especially with the purchase of our first home. We highly recommend them and would definitely use their services again in the future.
The Roberts FamilyFirst home · New build
Read the full review from The Roberts Family on Google (opens in a new tab)“A lawyer you can trust.”
We’ve worked with Eric on several transactions and he has consistently proven to be a lawyer you can trust. He is knowledgeable, precise, efficient and an excellent communicator. Our clients have thoroughly enjoyed working with him throughout the entire transaction process, and as Realtors, we very much value his professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. We highly recommend Eric to anyone looking for a reliable real estate lawyer!
Allison MakSeveral transactions
Read the full review from Allison Mak on Google (opens in a new tab)“Eric took the load off our shoulders.”
We were very happy with the service provided. Our lawyer was Eric, he was very attentive and caring. Eric took the load off our shoulders, closing went smooth. I kept getting info in a timely manner without promoting for it. Eric took his time to go over the purchase / sale docs with the speed we were able to absorb. I would recommend the law firm and Eric to anyone, and i will be using them again!
Jon S.Home closing
Read the full review from Jon S. on Google (opens in a new tab)“One of the best teams I’ve worked with.”
One of the best teams I’ve worked with. Referred a client to Eric. Closing was happening within 2 days and Eric and team finalized everything the day prior to ensure smooth closing. Will continue to do business with Eric.
Ricky TranReferral · Two-day closing
Read the full review from Ricky Tran on Google (opens in a new tab)
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Prefer to talk? Call our office at (647) 793-2939, weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Meet the rest of our teamOur office
50 Minthorn Boulevard, Suite 100Thornhill, ON L3T 7X8- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Online
- Inquiries and closing quotes, 24/7
- Office line
- (647) 793-2939
- Fax
- (647) 480-5003
