Christopher J. Tzekas

Christopher J. Tzekas

Toronto, ON recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
WeirFoulds LLP

48 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Expropriation Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Toronto.

Biography

Christopher Tzekas specializes in administrative law and civil litigation, with an emphasis on municipal and expropriation law, land use planning and development, and the regulation of professional organizations.

Chris represents provincial ministries, municipalities, and a wide range of private clients. He also acts as counsel to a number of professional organizations.

He appears regularly before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and other administrative tribunals, Councils and committees. He has appeared at every level of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Chris has authored many papers and is a frequent speaker on expropriation, land use planning and development, and issues relating to the regulation of professional organizations.

WeirFoulds LLP

48 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Ontario, 1979

  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates' Society - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
  • Ontario, 1979
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates' Society - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Expropriation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Expropriation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Expropriation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Expropriation Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Expropriation Law, Toronto, Canada (2026)
  • Expropriation Law, Toronto, Canada (2024)
  • Expropriation Law, Toronto, Canada (2021)
  • Expropriation Law, Toronto, Canada (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Expropriation Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada 2018 as Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Expropriation Law

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