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What You Should Know About Wills and Powers of Attorney

It’s never too early to start thinking about planning for your future, and a crucial part of that planning involves creating a will or power of attorney (PoA). These legal documents are essential for ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your health and financial affairs are taken care of if […]

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Estate & Wills

Chown Cairns LLP andLancaster Brooks & Welch LLP to merge January 1, 2022

It is with tremendous excitement that we announce that two of Niagara’s oldest and most prestigious Law Firms are joining ranks to gain strength with combined talents and synergies to better position ourselves for important legal service to Niagara residents. The partners of Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP and Chown Cairns LLP have agreed to […]

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Why you need to see a doctor after an accident

If you’ve been in a car accident, the first thing you should do is go to the doctor. Health and safety should always be your number one priority, but you could also be damaging your ability to qualify for compensation if you don’t visit a doctor.  There are many reasons doing so could help you […]

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Why you should consider a professional home inspection

Real estate purchases are often one of the most expensive transactions someone will make throughout the duration of their life. Due to this fact, it is not always an easy process and can be intimidating for those who are purchasing a home.  One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself financially […]

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Real Estate & Land

How to prepare to meet with a St. Catharines Family Law lawyer

The process of separation is emotionally charged and often feels overwhelming for families. In the course of negotiating a separation agreement, you may need to deal with a number of legal issues including parenting arrangements, spousal and child support claims, insurance provisions and property division. Once you have chosen the lawyer you will work with, how do you […]

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Family Law

How to prepare to meet with a St. Catharines personal injury lawyer

June 7, 2016 Succumbing to a personal injury affects you both physically and financially and often emotionally. When the injury that you have sustained is the fault of a separate party and/or if you feel that the compensation offered through insurance is insufficient, you need to hire a personal injury lawyer to fight for the […]

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Personal Injury

How to prepare to meet with a Niagara Estate lawyer

June 2, 2016 One of the most important ways that you can prepare for the end of your life is to ensure that you have established an estate plan. In order to control what happens to your assets and property at the end of your life, you must have a plan. An estate plan may […]

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Estate & Wills

How to prepare to meet with your Niagara business lawyer

June 14, 2016 The information that you provide to your business lawyer will be analyzed so that a legal plan can be created to meet the needs of your business. Dependent on the reason for your first meeting with a Niagara business lawyer you will need to bring a number of items for documentation and […]

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Business Law

How to prepare to meet with your St. Catharines criminal lawyer

Jun 16, 2016 Facing criminal charges is a difficult and often embarrassing situation. On top of the stress of your impending case, the process of finding, meeting, and learning how to work with a criminal defence lawyer can be difficult. Meeting with a lawyer prior to your case will provide you with peace of mind […]

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Criminal Law

How to prepare to meet with your St. Catharines employment lawyer

Jun 21, 2016 Employment law is complex and fact-intensive. Sometimes it can be difficult for an employee to have a case brought to trial, as a high burden of proof exists for the employee. Because of the complexity of these cases, you should talk to an employment lawyer if you believe you were a victim […]

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