Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chatham
Founded on principles of dedicated advocacy and community service, the Wickett Law have served clients in Chatham, Ontario, and beyond for decades. Our practice focuses on delivering tailored legal solutions in corporate, commercial, and municipal law, real estate, estates, and business disputes. With a career spanning over 40 years, James Wickett brings unparalleled expertise from his roles as County Solicitor, Federal Prosecutor, and active community leader. Our team prioritizes undivided attention, ensuring clients receive high-quality representation grounded in deep local knowledge and ethical practice. We combine extensive experience in complex legal matters with a commitment to personalized service, serving both public and private sector clients.Our track record includes shaping healthcare infrastructure, education governance, and community development in Chatham-Kent. As members of the Law Society of Upper Canada and Canadian Bar Association, we uphold the highest professional standards. Our practice reflects a philosophy that legal counsel should be both technically proficient and deeply attuned to clients' unique needs. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation for trustworthy, results-driven representation. Whether handling business transactions, estate planning, or municipal law challenges, our focus remains on protecting client interests with integrity and expertise.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Municipal Law
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Business Disputes
Development Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of legal experience in corporate and municipal law
- Our team provides personalized service with undivided client attention
- Proven track record in complex business transactions and disputes
- Deep local expertise in Chatham-Kent's legal and regulatory landscape
- Community leadership through healthcare and education governance roles
Services
Corporate Law
Comprehensive legal guidance for business formation, governance, and compliance. Our practice covers corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance. We help businesses navigate complex legal frameworks while protecting their interests in transactions and disputes.
Municipal Law
Specialized representation for municipal entities and developers. Services include zoning regulations, land use planning, and bylaw compliance. Our team combines technical expertise with local government experience to resolve municipal law challenges effectively.
Estate Planning
Customized estate solutions including wills, trusts, and probate administration. We help clients protect assets and ensure smooth succession planning. Our approach balances legal requirements with family needs for comprehensive estate management.
Real Estate
Full-service real estate legal support for residential and commercial transactions. Services cover property acquisitions, title transfers, and development agreements. We ensure compliance with provincial regulations while safeguarding client investments.
Business Disputes
Strategic dispute resolution for business conflicts. Our practice includes contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and commercial litigation. We combine courtroom experience with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
People
James Wickett
Principal Attorney
Practicing lawyer since 1974 with expertise in corporate, municipal, and real estate law. Former County Solicitor and Federal Prosecutor with extensive community leadership experience in healthcare and education governance.
Elisa Patrick
Legal Assistant
20+ years experience in corporate, real estate, and estate law. Chatham native with specialized training from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, providing expert support for complex legal transactions.
Casey King
Law Clerk
Experienced legal professional with decade-long expertise in corporate and estate law. Chatham-Kent resident trained at Fanshawe College, specializing in document preparation and client support for business and estate matters.
Jann Parry-Wickett
Financial Administrator
Retired educator with arts and education degrees. Manages financial operations while maintaining active community involvement in local organizations and scholarship programs for student athletes.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on corporate and commercial law, municipal law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and business dispute resolution.
How long has the firm been in practice?
James Wickett has practiced law since 1974, with the firm providing continuous service to Chatham-Kent communities for decades.
Do you serve clients outside Chatham?
While based in Chatham, we serve clients throughout Southwestern Ontario and handle matters with regional and national scope.
What experience do you have with municipal law?
James Wickett served as County Solicitor for 14 years and has represented multiple municipalities in planning and regulatory matters.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create customized plans considering family needs, asset protection, and legal requirements to ensure smooth succession and probate processes.
