Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bracebridge
Ares Law provides experienced legal representation in real estate law, wills & estates, and corporate law. With over 22 years of practice in Southern and Northern Ontario, the firm specializes in residential real estate transactions, estate planning, and corporate legal services for professionals. Founder Bernie P. Keating brings extensive litigation experience from appearances before courts ranging from the Ontario Court of Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada.The team includes seasoned law clerks and professionals dedicated to personalized service, ensuring clients understand their legal obligations and rights. Ares Law emphasizes community involvement, with practitioners active in local organizations and committed to minimizing client stress during complex legal processes.
Services
Real Estate Law
Wills & Estates
Corporate Law
Land Development
Mortgage Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of litigation experience in Ontario courts
- Our team specializes in real estate, estate planning, and corporate law
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Proven track record in complex real estate and estate matters
- Community-focused practice with deep local knowledge
What people say
Extensive litigation experience
Personalized legal strategies
Deep community knowledge
Thorough contract reviews
Proven estate planning
Services
Real Estate Law
Ares Law provides comprehensive real estate legal services including property transactions, mortgage disputes, and land development. Our team ensures compliance with Ontario regulations while protecting client interests during purchases, sales, or refinancing. We review contracts meticulously to prevent future litigation.
Wills & Estates
We specialize in creating legally sound wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration plans. Our approach minimizes tax implications and family conflicts while ensuring asset distribution aligns with client wishes through thorough estate planning consultations.
Corporate Law
Ares Law offers corporate legal services including business formation, contract drafting, and employment law guidance. We help businesses navigate regulatory requirements while minimizing operational risks through tailored legal strategies and proactive compliance measures.
Land Development
Our firm handles legal aspects of land development projects, including zoning compliance and municipal board negotiations. We represent clients before regulatory bodies to ensure development plans meet legal standards while protecting property owner rights.
Mortgage Disputes
We resolve mortgage-related legal conflicts involving breach of contract, co-signer arrangements, and financing disputes. Our litigation expertise helps clients understand their obligations and negotiate favorable resolutions during property transaction disagreements.
People
Bernie P. Keating
Lawyer
Practicing since 1995 with experience in Ontario courts up to Supreme Court of Canada. Specializes in real estate, wills, and corporate law while maintaining community involvement through coaching and volunteering.
Andrea Sturgess
Office Manager
Senior law clerk with 5+ years managing office operations. Holds law clerk diploma and arts degrees, transitioning to Ares Law from previous legal practice experience in 2017.
Kristen van Willigen
Junior Law Clerk
Real estate law clerk graduated from local high school and Canadore College's Graphic Design Program. Brings diverse work experience from retail to legal support roles in property transactions.
Angie Bissonette
Senior Law Clerk
34-year real estate law specialist with Georgian College diploma. Experienced in property transactions and has served Muskoka clients extensively before joining Ares Law in 2020.
Sophia Stagg
Law Clerk
Recent addition focusing on wills and estates. Graduate of Georgian College's Law Clerk Program, relocated from Barrie to Bracebridge with fianc while advancing her legal career.
Questions
What real estate services does Ares Law provide?
We handle property transactions, mortgage disputes, land development, and contract reviews. Our team ensures compliance with Ontario regulations while protecting client interests during purchases, sales, or refinancing.
How does Ares Law assist with estate planning?
We create legally sound wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration plans. Our approach minimizes tax implications and family conflicts while ensuring asset distribution aligns with client wishes.
What corporate legal services are available?
We offer business formation, contract drafting, and employment law guidance. Our services help businesses navigate regulations while minimizing operational risks through proactive compliance measures.
Can Ares Law help with mortgage disputes?
Yes, we resolve mortgage-related conflicts involving breach of contract, co-signer arrangements, and financing disputes. We help clients understand obligations and negotiate favorable resolutions.
What areas does Ares Law serve?
We primarily serve Bracebridge, Huntsville, Gravenhurst, and the Muskoka region, providing localized legal expertise for real estate, estate planning, and business matters.
