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Your Trusted Legal Partner in North Bay
Laperrire Rochefort Law Firm is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in North Bay and surrounding regions. Our firm specializes in guiding individuals and businesses through critical life transitions, offering expertise in real estate law, estate planning and administration, corporate services, and family law matters. With a focus on personalized service, we prioritize understanding each client's unique circumstances to provide tailored legal solutions. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to accessibility, ensuring clients receive clear, actionable advice during complex legal processes.We serve as trusted advisors for milestones such as property transactions, business formation, marriage contracts, and intergenerational estate planning. Our practice is built on principles of integrity, professionalism, and community engagement, reflected in both our legal work and local leadership roles. By maintaining a client-centered approach, we aim to simplify legal challenges while upholding the highest standards of representation.
Services
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Corporate Services
Marriage Contracts
Estate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in North Bay
- Our team provides bilingual (English/French) legal services
- Specialized expertise in real estate and estate planning law
- Personalized approach to each client's unique legal needs
- Active community involvement and local market knowledge
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create comprehensive legal frameworks for asset distribution. We specialize in drafting wills, establishing powers of attorney, and creating trusts to meet specific family needs. Our approach considers tax implications, guardianship arrangements, and business succession planning to ensure clients' wishes are properly documented and legally enforceable.
Real Estate Law
We provide full-service real estate legal representation for residential and commercial transactions. Our services include title searches, mortgage documentation, property transfers, and contract review. We guide clients through purchases, sales, and refinancing while addressing zoning requirements, title insurance, and tax considerations to ensure smooth property transactions in Northern Ontario markets.
Corporate Services
Our corporate law practice assists businesses with formation, contracts, and operational compliance. We handle incorporations, shareholder agreements, business sales, and regulatory requirements. The firm provides strategic legal counsel for commercial transactions, partnership agreements, and corporate restructuring to support business growth and risk management.
Estate Administration
We guide executors through estate administration processes including probate applications, asset distribution, and tax compliance. Our services help manage complex estates with multiple beneficiaries, business interests, and intergenerational transfers. We provide legal support for fulfilling will provisions while addressing potential disputes and regulatory requirements efficiently.
Marriage Contracts
Our family law practice specializes in prenuptial and cohabitation agreements tailored to individual circumstances. We help clients address property division, business interests, and financial arrangements in second marriages. The firm provides clear legal guidance to protect assets and establish mutual understandings for couples entering marriage or long-term relationships.
People
Lucie Laperrire Rochefort
Founder & Lawyer
Lucie Laperrire Rochefort is a respected North Bay lawyer with over 30 years of legal experience. Called to the bar in 1993 after articling at a prominent Ottawa firm, she established her North Bay practice focusing on real estate and estate law. She holds advanced certification in estate planning from Osgoode Hall Law School and has served on multiple community boards including Nipissing University and Serenity Hospice.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Ontario residents?
Every Ontario resident should have a will, power of attorney for property, and power of attorney for personal care. These documents ensure your wishes are followed regarding asset distribution, healthcare decisions, and financial management if you become incapacitated.
How does your firm handle real estate transactions?
We manage all aspects of property transactions including title searches, mortgage documentation, tax considerations, and closing coordination. Our team ensures compliance with provincial regulations while protecting your interests throughout the buying or selling process.
Do you offer bilingual legal services?
Yes, our firm provides legal services in both English and French. This includes document preparation, client meetings, and court representation to accommodate the linguistic needs of our North Bay community.
What business law services do you provide?
We assist with business formation, contract drafting, shareholder agreements, and commercial transactions. Our services cover incorporation, partnership agreements, business sales, and regulatory compliance to support companies at all growth stages.
Why should I create a marriage contract?
A marriage contract protects individual assets, clarifies financial responsibilities, and establishes terms for property division. It's particularly important for second marriages, business owners, and couples with significant asset disparities to ensure fair outcomes in potential future separations.
Reviews (4)
Sarah Boudreau
Jan 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Lucie and her staff were so pleasant and helpful. They fit me in urgently and made sure all my documents were exactly as I needed them. I would recommend her office and will use her for any future needs.
Lucie and her staff were so pleasant and helpful. They fit me in urgently and made sure all my documents were exactly as I needed them. I would recommend her office and will use her for any future needs.
David Weiskopf
Nov 28, 2020
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I have had the pleasure of working with Lucie at Laperriere Rochefort Law Firm both as a client as well as together for mutale clients in real estate transactions. Lucie and her staff show a high level of professionalism towards their clients and possess a high understanding of real estate law with lots of experience making the legal transaction effortless for the client. I would not hesitate to recommend.
John Doe
Oct 20, 2020
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Found to be expensive. i advise to shop around before committing as lawyers collaborate with real estate agents and maybe the price will not necessarily be the best... you can see for yourself as few reviewers here, are real estate agents
also slow to unresponsive after transaction has completed and you still need some documents. after a few communication attempts i still have no answer or documents... that is not professional at all considering i paid and overpriced fee.
*i have compared prices with similar places around north bay, 1 - 2 hours drive which is worth it if you save hundreds of
also slow to unresponsive after transaction has completed and you still need some documents. after a few communication attempts i still have no answer or documents... that is not professional at all considering i paid and overpriced fee.
*i have compared prices with similar places around north bay, 1 - 2 hours drive which is worth it if you save hundreds of
Natalie Weiskopf
Sep 15, 2020
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Weve used this firms services for both real estate transactions and the preparation of wills. We find Lucie to be very conscientious and thorough in her work and advice, and ensures that her clients understand the options available to them. Shes also demonstrated care for us as clients by wanting to ensure we had a positive outcome. I would recommend her services to anyone.
