Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London, Ontario
Founded in 1994 by Barry Scott, our firm has dedicated over three decades to delivering personalized, efficient, and professional legal services. With a focus on minimizing bureaucracy, we prioritize direct client engagement across specialized areas such as Wills and Estates, Real Estate, Corporate/Commercial law, and Litigation. Our team of seasoned lawyers combines deep expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs, whether in estate planning, business transactions, or dispute resolution.We maintain a client-first approach, ensuring tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Our extensive experience in condominium development, employment law, and mediation services underscores our versatility. We collaborate closely with external professionals when necessary, ensuring comprehensive support for complex cases. Located in London, Ontario, we serve local and regional clients with the same dedication that has defined our practice since inception.
Services
Wills and Estates
Real Estate
Corporate/Commercial
Litigation
Mediation Services
Employment Law
Condominium Law
Construction Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in legal services.
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive experience.
- We prioritize personalized, efficient service with minimal bureaucracy.
- We assist clients in navigating complex legal matters with expertise.
- We offer specialized legal services in Wills, Real Estate, and Corporate Law.
Services
Wills and Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession strategies for families and businesses. Our lawyers assist with incapacity planning, family farm transfers, and resolving estate litigation. Clients receive tailored solutions to address unique family dynamics and asset structures.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, land development, and condominium project management. We assist with purchases, sales, financing, leasing, and rural property issues like easements and intergenerational transfers. The team has deep experience in both urban and agricultural property matters.
Corporate/Commercial
We advise businesses on structuring, governance, contracts, and transactions. Services include incorporation, shareholder agreements, corporate finance, and succession planning. Our lawyers support clients through all business lifecycle stages, from startups to intergenerational transfers of family enterprises.
Litigation
Our litigators handle commercial disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, construction conflicts, and professional negligence cases. We represent clients in court, mediation, and arbitration, focusing on practical resolutions. The team has particular strength in mortgage enforcement, shareholder disputes, and condominium litigation.
Mediation Services
We offer mediation to resolve disputes efficiently outside court. Our mediators facilitate negotiations in commercial, family, and workplace conflicts. This service emphasizes collaborative problem-solving to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes while reducing legal costs and stress for all parties.
People
Barry R. Scott
Founder
Founder of Scott Petrie LLP after 21 years at a major London law firm. Retired from active practice in 2020 but continues to provide strategic consultation and support to the firm.
R. Grant Inglis
General Counsel
Provides general counsel to for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Focuses on corporate governance and risk management. Serves as a director on multiple boards, bringing extensive business law expertise to client matters.
Angelo C. DAscanio
Litigation Lawyer
Specializes in commercial litigation with an emphasis on shareholder disputes and insolvency matters. Has over 25 years of experience representing financial institutions, creditors, and insolvent entities in complex legal cases.
Jennifer Costin
Employment Lawyer
Workplace investigator and employment lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Advises on hiring, discipline, terminations, and conducts investigations into harassment and discrimination claims across multiple industries.
Kristi Sargeant-Kerr
Real Estate Lawyer
Specializes in condominium and real estate law, including development, management, and litigation. Represents condominium corporations and property owners in disputes related to compliance, liens, and maintenance issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Scott Petrie LLP specialize in?
We specialize in Wills and Estates, Real Estate, Corporate/Commercial law, Litigation, Employment Law, and Mediation Services.
How long has Scott Petrie LLP been in operation?
The firm has served clients since its founding in May 1994, with over 30 years of legal experience.
Do you handle both individual and business client needs?
Yes, we provide legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses across all practice areas.
Are your legal services available outside London, Ontario?
While based in London, we serve clients regionally and handle matters requiring Ontario-wide legal expertise.
Can I schedule a consultation for estate planning?
Yes, our Wills and Estates team offers consultations to create tailored succession plans for families and businesses.
