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Privacy Policy

1 Overview

Ingrassia Macaluso Associates has created this Privacy Policy in order to demonstrate our commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for the Website: imlaw.ca. By accessing, using, and/or downloading materials from these websites, you agree on your own behalf and on behalf of each entity on whose behalf you act, to the terms of this Privacy Policy and to the practices for the collection and use of your personal information as described below.

2 Personal User Information Gathered by Ingrassia Macaluso Associates

Ingrassia Macaluso Associates does not collect information that personally identifies individuals except when individuals provide such specific information on a voluntary basis. Any personal information that you do provide is protected under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada (“PIPEDA”). This ensures that at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, and that you have a right of access to that information. Under no circumstances do we collect any personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health, or sex life.

3 Aggregation of User Data

Ingrassia Macaluso Associates reserves the right to perform statistical analyses of user behavior and characteristics in order to measure interest in, and use of, the various sections of its sites so as to improve design and navigation and to gather marketing information. Only aggregated data from these analyses, not individual data, will be used for this purpose. Examples of such aggregated information include how many people visited the website, which pages people visit, and which browsers people use.

4 Cookies

Cookies are small text files that identify an individual computer’s browser entering a website. They allow the site to track that browser’s movement through the site over several sessions. Ingrassia Macaluso Associates may use cookies to track how our visitors use the website. Whenever we enable cookies to facilitate your usability of this website, no personal information will be collected.

5 Receiving Notifications and Opting-Out of Future Notifications

From time to time, we notify registered members of the Ingrassia Macaluso Associates website of new products, announcements, and other updates. If you would like to opt-out, or stop receiving such updates, please use the unsubscribe link provided in the emails or contact us at the address given at the end of this Privacy Statement.

6 Public Comments

This site may contain public forums and/or user commenting which is available to its users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.

7 Children’s Guidelines

The website of Ingrassia Macaluso Associates is not marketed or directed towards children. Nevertheless, it is possible for children to publicly post or distribute personally identifiable contact information without prior parental consent within contact forms, etc. No communication, however, will be sent to anyone or information collected from anyone who indicates that they are younger than 16 years old without their parents’ permission.

8 Security

Ingrassia Macaluso Associates considers the protection of all personally identifiable information that we receive from our website customers to be critical to our success. This site has reasonable security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and interception by third parties. Ingrassia Macaluso Associates assumes no liability for interception, alteration or misuse of information transmitted over the Internet to or from this site.

9 Disclosure of User Identity

We do not disclose the identities of our users unless we are legally required to do so.

10 User Questions & Suggestions

Occasionally you may have questions, comments, or suggestions about various aspects of our website, particularly as they pertain to privacy. We welcome such communications (refer to the Contact section below). Any information provided will be used solely for the purpose of responding to you or improving our website.

11 Changes to this Privacy Statement

Ingrassia Macaluso Associates may edit this policy from time to time.

12 Contact

Please contact us with any inquiries about our privacy policy: contact@imlaw.ca

Paul Ingrassia

Associate Lawyer

J.D.

Paul Ingrassia is a litigation lawyer at Ingrassia Macaluso Associates, bringing a solutions-focused and detail-oriented approach to his legal practice. Paul earned his law degree from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2016.

Paul began his legal career at a large regional firm practicing corporate-commercial and estates litigation.

Paul has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and Ontario’s Court of Appeal.

Paul’s practice areas focus on all areas of litigation with particular focus on estate litigation.

Clients appreciate Paul’s clear communication and commitment to delivering practical legal solutions tailored to their individual needs.

Beyond his legal work, Paul is actively involved in the legal community. He serves on the Continuing Professional Development Committee of the Hamilton Law Association, the Library Excellence Committee contributing to the development of educational programs for legal professionals.

Paul’s dedication to both his clients and the broader legal community exemplifies the values of integrity and professionalism upheld by Ingrassia Macaluso Associates.

Representative work:

Whitehead v. Tucker, 2025 ONCA 674

https://coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/item/23600/index.do

Losani Homes (1998) Limited v. Paris Land Development Ltd., 2025 ONSC 1036 (CanLII)

2025 ONSC 1036 (CanLII) | Losani Homes (1998) Limited v. Paris Land Development Ltd. | CanLII

Oz Merchandising Inc. v. Greenspoon, 2023 ONSC 5771 (CanLII)

2023 ONSC 5771 (CanLII) | Oz Merchandising Inc. v. Greenspoon | CanLII 

Stefanchuk v. LeLiever, 2022 ONCA 697 (CanLII)

2022 ONCA 697 (CanLII) | Stefanchuk v. LeLiever | CanLII 

1671233 Ontario Limited v. Wellenreiter, 2021 ONSC 8298 (CanLII)

2021 ONSC 8298 (CanLII) | 1671233 Ontario Limited v. Wellenreiter | CanLII

1944949 Ontario Inc. (OMG ON THE PARK) v. 2513000 Ontario Ltd., 2019 ONCA 628 (CanLII)

2019 ONCA 628 (CanLII) | 1944949 Ontario Inc. (OMG ON THE PARK) v. 2513000 Ontario Ltd. | CanLII

Charles Macaluso

Lawyer

B.Sc., LL.B

Charles Macaluso has been practicing law since 1987. Born and raised in Hamilton, Charles earned a B.Sc. from McMaster University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Charles completed his articles at Agro, Zaffiro in 1986 and completed the bar admission course in 1987 and called to the bar on April 8, 1987.

Charles brings nearly 40 years of experience in real estate law, corporate and commercial law, and wills and estates. He is known for his highly personal, attentive approach and long-standing client relationships. Charles’ commitment to his clients is matched by his passion for giving back to and advocating for the Hamilton community having served on numerous not-for-profit Boards including a continued role as a Board Member for Villa Italia Retirement Residence since 1992 and Chair in 2008-2009. Charles was also the President of Order Sons of Italy from 1992 to 1994 and served on the executive for seven years from 1990 to 1997.

Charles has been recognized as an award-winning legal professional by Festitalia and Villa Italia.

In addition to his community service, Charles founded the mentorship and co-operative program for Catholic and public high-school students at Ingrassia Macaluso Associates. He serves as a valued mentor to the students, providing guidance and instruction on the legal profession and those interested in pursuing a career in it.

Charles is a frequent speaker on the topic of a career in the legal profession and other aspects of the law at Hamilton-area secondary schools. Charles has also been recognized by several publications in the Hamilton area for his accomplishments in the legal profession.

Jerry Ingrassia

Lawyer

B.A., LL.B.

With over 50 years of legal experience, Jerry Ingrassia has maintained a highly respected, best-in-class residential real estate, corporate commercial, and wills and estates practice based upon his core values of community, loyalty, and tenacity. A lifelong Hamilton resident, Jerry earned his undergraduate degree at McMaster University and his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1974.

Known for his clear communication and client-first approach, Jerry works closely with each client to understand their goals and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

Jerry’s practice focuses on real estate, mortgages, wills, estate administration, and corporate commercial law.