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Family, home and business law

Big decisions,
made simple.

Wills, home closings, family matters and small business law. Plain advice, clear fees and a local lawyer who calls you back.

Less jargon.
More clarity.

We turn tangled legal questions into clear next steps. Before any work begins, you will know what we are doing, why it matters and what it costs.

See how we work
  • 25+years helping local families and businesses
  • Same dayreplies to every call and email
  • 20 minfree first call, with no strings attached
  • Fixedfees on wills, home closings and new companies

Why people
choose us

Small enough to know you by name. Experienced enough to get it right.

  • Plain answersNo legal fog. Your options, explained in everyday words.
  • Fees up frontA written quote before we start, and no surprise bills.
  • Quick repliesA real person gets back to you the same working day.
  • Close to homeMeet at our office, by video or at your kitchen table.
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How we can help

Most of our work is the everyday law that shapes a life: a first home, a growing family, a new business, an estate to settle.

For you and your family

Wills, homes and family matters

01

Wills and estates

Wills, powers of attorney and probate, explained gently and done properly.

From$450
02

Buying or selling a home

Contracts, title checks, mortgage papers and closing day, all handled for you.

From$1,150
03

Separation and divorce

Calm, practical help with parenting plans, support and dividing property.

From$1,800

For your business

Setup, contracts and staff

04

Starting a business

Incorporation, partner agreements and the right setup from day one.

From$950
05

Contracts and leases

Clear contracts, and a careful read of any lease before you sign it.

From$650
06

Employment advice

Hiring, workplace policies and fair exits, for owners and their staff.

From$500

Notary and commissioning from $40 per document. All prices are a guide, plus tax and disbursements. You always get a written quote first.

Start with a free 20 minute call

Four steps,
no surprises.

The same simple path for every matter, big or small. You always know what happens next.

Book your free call
  1. Step 1

    Free first call

    Tell us what is going on. We listen, ask a few questions and explain your options.

  2. Step 2

    A clear quote

    You get the plan, the timing and the fee in writing before any work starts.

  3. Step 3

    We do the work

    Drafts, calls and paperwork handled for you, with an update at every step.

  4. Step 4

    Signed and settled

    Everything signed, registered and stored safely. Call us any time after.

A small team that
knows your name.

Lawyers, clerks and a front desk that answers the phone. Every client works with one lawyer, from the first call to the final signature.

Meet us in person
  • Managing lawyerWills and estates Smiling managing lawyer with dark shoulder length hair
  • LawyerReal estate Smiling real estate lawyer in a blue suit
  • LawyerFamily law Smiling family lawyer with long grey hair
  • LawyerBusiness law Smiling business lawyer with glasses and a beard
  • Associate lawyerEmployment Smiling associate lawyer in round glasses
  • Law clerkHome closings Smiling law clerk with long wavy hair
  • Notary publicSigning and documents Smiling notary in a grey jacket
  • Office managerClient care Office manager with short hair and glasses
  • Legal assistantWills and estates Smiling legal assistant in a navy blazer

Recent work,
in plain words

A few matters from the past year, shared with permission and without names.

A happy couple laughing together by the window of their new home
Real estateFirst home buyers, north side

A first home, closed in three weeks

Offer accepted on a Friday. We checked the title, sorted the mortgage papers and handed over the keys three weeks later.

Three smiling siblings looking through a family photo album
EstatesFamily, river valley

Three siblings, one estate, no court

A clear plan for the family home and everything else. Everyone agreed, and signed in one relaxed afternoon.

A smiling cafe owner in a white blouse inside her cafe
BusinessCafe owner, old town

A cafe lease, fixed before signing

We spotted a rent review clause that could have doubled the rent, and agreed a fair cap with the landlord.

Kind words
from clients

What people tell us once the paperwork is done and the worry is gone.

Book your free call

Our wills took one visit, and every line was explained in plain words. A real weight off our shoulders.

Parents of two, west end

Buying our first house felt scary. Every email was answered the same day, often within the hour.

First home buyers, lakeshore

Calm and honest about my options during a hard separation. I always knew what came next.

Client, family matter

They set up my company and read my shop lease. The final bill matched the quote exactly.

Shop owner, old town

Good questions

Still unsure about something? Call us on 555-0142 and a real person will answer.

Call 555-0142
Is the first call really free?

Yes. Twenty minutes with a lawyer, by phone or video, with no cost and no obligation.

How do your fees work?

Most everyday matters have a fixed fee. For anything else you get a written estimate first, and we tell you early if anything changes.

Do I need to come to the office?

Only if you want to. Many clients meet by video and sign online. A few documents need a signature in person, and we will tell you which ones.

What should I bring to the first meeting?

Any papers you already have, like a contract, an old will or letters you received, plus photo ID. A short list of questions helps too.

Is what I tell you kept private?

Yes. Everything you share with us stays confidential, from the very first call.

Can we meet outside office hours?

Yes. We keep Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7 pm for appointments, and we can visit you at home if getting out is hard.

Book your free
first call.

Tell us a little about your situation and a lawyer will call you back the same working day.

  • Call us555-0142
  • VisitSecond floor, near the old courthouse, east side. Free parking behind the building.
  • HoursMon to Fri, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Tue and Thu until 7 pm, and Saturday mornings, by appointment.
  • Areas we serveThe town centre, north side, river valley and lakeshore, and anywhere by video.

Tell us what you need

Takes two minutes. Free, confidential and no obligation.

What can we help with?
Everything you share stays private.
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