Guiding you through complex legal processes.
Manning Law is a Nanaimo-based firm offering a wide range of legal services in real estate, corporate and commercial law, wills and estates, and notary services. With over two decades of experience, we are committed to providing our clients with reliable and informed legal advice to help them make informed decisions. We are dedicated to streamlining the legal process and reducing your stress.
Real Estate & Mortgages
At Manning Law, we have the experience and expertise to offer legal solutions for all your real estate transactions. We work closely with your real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders, and others to ensure that your transaction completes smoothly and that all of your interests are protected. Whether you are buying or selling a property, or purchasing or selling a business, it is essential to have experienced legal representation. Our services include:
- Property purchase, sales, and transfers
- Mortgages or refinancing
- Private lender mortgages
- Builder's liens
Wills & Estates
We have extensive experience in the preparation of wills, power of attorney, representation agreements, and more. Our team can guide you through the complex process of estate planning, trusts and estate administration matters, including wealth management issues, the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, trusts and family business succession. We also represent executors, administrators, and trustees in assisting with the probate and administration of estates.
Corporate & Commercial
We can give expert guidance to businesses of all sizes in Nanaimo and surrounding areas. Our services include incorporations, corporate reorganizations, and business law. We act for numerous small and large business enterprises and advise businesses in all stages of their life cycle, from incorporation to reorganization and dissolution. We also negotiate and prepare commercial agreements, including leases and asset and share purchases.
Notary Services
At Manning Law, we offer notary services for document certification, statutory declarations, affidavits, passport applications in lieu of a guarantor, powers of attorney, administration of oaths, solemn affirmations, and certification of true documents. We can help and fulfill your legal notarizing requirements. Our services include (witnessing) of signatures for documents, certifying of documents, power of attorney requirements, etc.
John R. Manning
John R. Manning is the principal lawyer at Manning Law. He has been providing sound legal advice for clients in a wide variety of legal areas, including real estate, corporate/commercial, wills, powers of attorneys, and estates for over two decades. John is a long-time contributor to the Probate Practice Manual, published by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC. He is an active member of the community and involved in various community organizations.
At Manning Law, we understand that buying or selling any property can be stressful. That is why we use our extensive experience to provide clients in Nanaimo and surrounding areas with the smoothest real estate transactions possible. Our goal is to make sure that all of our clients are satisfied. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Overall Experience
The majority of reviewers have had extremely positive experiences with this law firm, praising the professionalism, patience, and excellent service provided by the lawyers and staff.
Staff and Lawyers
Reviewers have specifically highlighted the excellent work of John Manning and his partner, describing them as "excellent" and "awesome". The support staff are also commended for being "very professional and efficient".
Timely and Efficient Service
Multiple reviewers have praised the firm's ability to provide timely and efficient service, with one reviewer stating they have always received "great timely service" over the past 25 years.
Going Above and Beyond
Several reviewers have mentioned instances where the firm has gone above and beyond to assist them, such as reprinting a lost form or providing exceptional guidance during a complex property purchase.
Negative Experience
One reviewer had a poor experience, stating that the firm was unresponsive to their attempts to clear up a balance owing on a conveyance and accusing them of being "shady".

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