“The way I practice law is like jazz. Jazz draws from diverse musical and cultural traditions to create a new sound, and I draw on my experiences in different areas of the law to create a solution that’s best for my client." - Konstantine Ketsetzis

Konstantine Ketsetzis Associate

A self-described chameleon who adapts his practice to the needs of his clients, Konstantine Ketsetzis is equally at home conducting a cross-examination in a family law courtroom and structuring a commercial lease agreement. He was a partner at his previous firm by the time he was 30, but something was missing. “I wanted the mentorship and team approach I could get at a larger firm,” he says. “If I’m not constantly learning and growing as a practitioner, I’m doing a disservice to my clients.”

He’s a litigator. And a solicitor. But not a priest.

Konstantine Ketsetzis questions everything. Which could be why, after one year of seminary, he decided that becoming a Greek Orthodox priest might not be the best fit for him. Today, he turns his knowledge-hungry mind to questions of law as a member of the Thompson-Moloci-Stanton team, where he has introduced both family law and matrimonial litigation as practice areas.

Konstantine has spent his entire career practicing as both a litigator and solicitor, and his clients are the beneficiaries. “A contract or agreement that I draft is improved by knowing what might happen if it was to go to litigation,” Konstantine says. “I also have a different perception of the costs that can come with litigation. I want to ensure clients get the best value for their money and spend as little time in my office as possible.”

Efficiency is given a boost by Konstantine’s creative approach to communication, which includes text, email and even FaceTime. “If a client is on the other side of the planet we can still proceed with their work and close their deals,” he says. “It’s all part of building a long-lasting relationship.”

Featured Work

Konstantine acts as corporate counsel to one of the fastest growing restaurant and hospitality companies in the region.

He is lead counsel acting on behalf of the proprietors of Sarcoa Restaurant Bar in their multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, which has received significant media coverage.

He was lead counsel in Voloudakis v. Voloudakis (2018 ONSC 7399) and MTY TIKI MING Enterprises v. Boundris (2016 ONSC 3290).

" Q: Personal quality that’s served you well."

− A: “A sense of humour. When humour is well-timed and appropriate, it keeps you grounded and can ease a tense situation.”

" Q: Favourite way to stay on top of changes in the profession."

− A: “I spend an hour when I wake up going through news from the Law Times. I also subscribe to updated decisions for cases, get monthly emails on different areas of practice, and use an app for the Ontario legal reports. I have one of the better law libraries in the firm.”

" Q: On food and family."

− A: “My love of cooking is thanks to my grandfather, who was a great chef and owned restaurants around the world. Food is huge in Greek culture. It’s not just what’s on the table that matters, but who’s around it. You may think you’re important, but you’re still someone’s ‘Uncle Monkey’.”