Business Details
24 Years
experience
Indigenous-Owned National Law Firm
Maurice Law is Canada's first and largest Indigenous-owned national law firm, established in 2002 to advance Treaty and Aboriginal rights claims against the federal government. Our practice is rooted in the principle that justice should be accessible to all, particularly for Indigenous communities seeking redress for historical grievances. We specialize in Specific Claims litigation and negotiation, leveraging over two decades of experience to secure billions in settlements for First Nations clients. Our team combines legal expertise with historical research to transform emotionally charged disputes into equitable resolutions.We maintain a client-centric approach by waiving upfront legal fees for those unable to pay and reinvesting a portion of our earnings back into client communities. With offices across Canada and a multidisciplinary team including senior counsel with Crown negotiation experience, we provide comprehensive legal advocacy while mentoring emerging legal talent. Our collaborative model integrates in-house researchers and external financial experts to deliver efficient, results-oriented representation in both litigation and negotiation contexts.
Services
Specific Claims
Litigation & Class Actions
Trusts & Wealth Creation
Corporate-Commercial & Governance
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Indigenous rights litigation
- Our team includes former Crown negotiators with insider government knowledge
- We reinvest portions of legal fees back into client communities
- We combine legal expertise with in-house historical research capabilities
- We provide access to justice without upfront legal fees
What people say
Leading advocate
Proven track record
Community reinvestment
Expertise in Aboriginal Law
Services
Specific Claims
Maurice Law specializes in advancing Specific Claims against the federal government for misadministration of Indigenous lands and assets. Our dedicated team combines legal expertise with historical research to build compelling cases. We guide First Nations through the entire claims process from initiation to settlement.
Litigation & Class Actions
Our litigation team represents Indigenous clients in courts nationwide for Treaty infringements and Aboriginal rights violations. We employ strategic class action lawsuits to hold the Crown accountable. The practice leverages senior counsel with Crown negotiation experience for optimal outcomes.
Trusts & Wealth Creation
This practice creates sovereign wealth funds to preserve Indigenous community assets for future generations. We provide comprehensive trust management and connect clients with top financial advisors. The service includes tax advice and long-term wealth planning expertise.
Corporate-Commercial & Governance
We assist Indigenous nations with corporate governance frameworks and business ventures. Our services include entity formation, governance code development, and commercial transaction support. The team helps establish legal structures aligned with Indigenous self-determination principles.
People
Ron Maurice
Founder & Managing Partner
Results-oriented legal strategist with decades of experience in Indigenous rights litigation. Pioneered Canada's first Indigenous-owned national law firm in 2002. Leads high-stakes negotiations with government entities.
Steve Carey
Partner
Seasoned litigator with extensive experience in Aboriginal law matters across multiple jurisdictions. Provides strategic leadership in complex Treaty rights cases and class action lawsuits.
Brad Regehr
Partner
Recognized expert in Indigenous governance and commercial law. Advises First Nations on corporate structuring and resource development agreements. Combines legal expertise with community-focused solutions.
Robert Normey
Senior Counsel
Former Department of Justice lawyer with insider knowledge of Crown negotiation processes. Brings deep understanding of government policy frameworks to client representation.
Melanie Webber
Associate Managing Partner
Manages trust and wealth creation initiatives for Indigenous clients. Specializes in establishing sovereign wealth funds and long-term financial planning for community benefit.
Questions
What areas of law does Maurice Law specialize in?
We focus on Indigenous rights litigation, Specific Claims, Treaty rights, class actions, trust establishment, and corporate governance for First Nations communities.
How does Maurice Law handle payment for services?
We typically work on contingency arrangements and waive upfront fees for clients unable to pay, reinvesting portions of our fees back into client communities.
What makes Maurice Law unique?
We are Canada's first and largest Indigenous-owned national law firm, combining legal expertise with historical research and Crown negotiation experience.
How long has Maurice Law been in operation?
The firm was established in 2002 and has since secured billions in settlements for Indigenous clients across Canada.
Do you offer services outside litigation?
Yes, we provide comprehensive legal services including trust planning, corporate governance frameworks, and resource development agreements for Indigenous nations.
