Mina R. Khalil, lawyer and principal, heads MRK Law P.C., a boutique law firm with deep roots in Peel and Halton Region, servicing clients all over Ontario. Mina prides himself on finding efficient, practical, and cost-effective solutions to his clients’ problems. Equally comfortable in the board room and the court room, Mina relies on his wealth of experience as a lawyer and experienced entrepreneur to negotiate timely and satisfactory resolutions for clients. When the time calls for it, however, Mina is a tenacious litigator willing to take matters through to trial. Mina's practice currently focuses primarily on criminal and quasi criminal defence litigation, family law, and civil litigation. 

​

As a Mississauga criminal defence lawyer, Mina is a firm believer that everyone deserves a second chance, and that people can change for the better. He relies on this overarching philosophy when he is defending clients facing criminal charges. He works vigorously to review disclosure, fill in the missing gaps, and craft the best possible defence for his client. Where appropriate, Mina will negotiate with the crown to have charges stayed or withdrawn, or enter into plea deals that help clients limit or avoid incarceration. Mina has conducted several contested motions, applications, sentencing and bail hearings, and trials at the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superiour Court of Justice. 

​

Mina has also represented youth involved in the criminal justice system and has first hand knowledge of the unique elements involved with representing young accused. He has conducted trials in youth court in the Ontario Court of Justice and has been involved in complex pleas and sentencing hearings that engaged the differing principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. 

​

Mina also practices civil litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on commercial and shareholder disputes,  real estate disputes, and employment disputes  He has been instrumental in tactfully resolving many shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial lease disputes, and business related disputes for his clients. He has represented both employees and employers in workplace litigation and dispute resolution, including constructive and wrongful dismissal, termination for cause, and discrimination and human rights violations.  
​

Mina also practices family law and handles both complex and straight forward family matters. He believes it is often in everyone's best interests to resolve family disputes amicably and avoid protracted litigation. In certain cases a sterner approach is often required, and Mina's extensive litigation background and trial experience makes him well versed to escalate these cases through the courts when necessary. Mina can often advise clients on the collateral issues that are often overlooked, especially where there are related criminal charges. Given his strong finance background, Mina also has a particular interest in family disputes that involve complex property issues and business valuations.

​

 Mina's barrister experience as a litigator gives him a different perspective when assisting clients with transactional matters. This allows him to anticipate potential pitfalls and take a proactive approach when drafting contracts or closing deals. Because of his unique skillset, Mina is routinely called on by clients to advise corporations and small business owners on corporate formations and structuring, including the formation of professional corporations, drafting and negotiating a variety of shareholder agreements and contracts, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, employment matters, dispute resolution, and for providing ongoing general legal advice.

​

​When Mina is not in court, he is usually preparing for a contested motion, or trial, meeting with clients, or preparing for and meeting with opposing counsel. When he is not in the office or in court, Mina enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and usually spends his  weekends frantically driving the family around to the ever increasing soccer, hockey, figure skating, or piano practices, recitals, or competitions. Sometimes you might spot Mina letting out his frustration with opposing counsel by weight lifting at his local gym.

 

​

​