Four lawyers, two law clerks and a receptionist who has worked here longer than anyone. You will meet the lawyer who runs your file at the first appointment, not a junior you never see again.
Partner · called to the Ontario bar in 1998
Hugh has practised in Barrie since he was called in 1998 and started the firm with Priya Fell in 2009. He runs the real estate side, which means he has closed somewhere north of six thousand transactions and has seen most of the ways a deal can go wrong three days before closing.
Partner · called to the Ontario bar in 2001
Priya heads the family law group. She spent her first six years at a large Toronto firm doing high-conflict litigation and moved to Barrie deliberately, on the view that most families are better served by a lawyer who is trying to end the fight rather than win it.
Associate · called to the Ontario bar in 2014
Marguerite is an accredited family mediator and does most of the firm's collaborative work. Before law she worked for six years as a child protection worker, which shapes how she approaches parenting disputes — she has seen what a long court fight does to children who are old enough to notice.
Associate · called to the Ontario bar in 2019
Declan runs the wills and estates practice and takes an overflow of real estate closings. He has a particular interest in estate planning for blended families and for beneficiaries with disabilities, where a Henson trust can preserve access to ODSP.