Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Niagara Legal Partner
Established in 1995, our legal practice has served clients across Niagara Region and beyond with expertise in real estate, business law, and estate planning. As a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and former Bay Street firm practitioner, I bring decades of experience to complex legal matters. Our team prioritizes accessible, understandable legal advice for property transactions, business structuring, and estate administration.Recent highlights include corporate counsel for Niagara's premier broadband provider, multi-million dollar estate administrations, and successful commercial property sales. We maintain a client-focused approach with clear communication about services and costs while fostering a professional yet comfortable environment. Our practice combines local knowledge with technical expertise to deliver tailored legal solutions.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Business Law
Estate Planning
Commercial Leases
Corporate Reorganizations
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of Niagara-focused legal experience
- Proven track record in complex estate administrations
- Specialized corporate counsel for regional businesses
- Transparent communication about legal processes and costs
- Client-centered approach combining expertise with accessibility
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Comprehensive legal support for residential and commercial property transactions. Our practice handles purchases, sales, mortgages, and development projects with meticulous attention to title verification and contract compliance. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Niagara Region property markets and regulatory requirements.
Business Law
Full-service business law representation including incorporations, reorganizations, and commercial transactions. We specialize in shareholder agreements, asset sales, and corporate governance while providing strategic counsel for business growth and compliance with provincial regulations.
Estate Planning
Tailored estate planning solutions encompassing wills, powers of attorney, and executor services. Our approach ensures clients' wishes are clearly documented while minimizing tax implications and administrative complexities during estate administration.
Commercial Leases
Expert negotiation and drafting of commercial lease agreements for multi-unit properties and standalone businesses. We protect landlords' and tenants' interests through comprehensive documentation that addresses property use, maintenance responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Corporate Reorganizations
Strategic corporate reorganization services including amalgamations, share restructures, and business succession planning. Our team ensures seamless transitions while maintaining compliance with legal requirements and protecting clients' financial interests.
People
Richard J W Andrews
Barrister & Solicitor
Graduate of University of Western Ontario with 25+ years Niagara legal experience. Specializes in real estate, business law, and estate planning while serving on client boards and providing executor services.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate transactions, business law, and estate planning with particular expertise in Niagara Region property markets and corporate matters.
How do you handle estate administration?
We provide comprehensive executor services including will validation, asset distribution, tax compliance, and resolution of complex estate matters for multi-million dollar estates.
Can you assist with commercial property transactions?
Yes, we handle commercial purchases, sales, and lease agreements with experience in multi-unit properties and business-related real estate needs.
What business law services do you offer?
Our business law practice includes incorporations, shareholder agreements, commercial loans, and corporate restructuring tailored to Ontario business regulations.
How are legal fees communicated?
We provide transparent cost estimates upfront with clear explanations of services and expected expenses before proceeding with any legal work.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
While we prefer in-person meetings by appointment, we accommodate virtual consultations when necessary to maintain accessibility during health restrictions.
Reviews (4)
Rob Andrews
Aug 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Has handled all of my home sales and purchases for over 30 years, Surmounts any problem or obstacle. My experience has been completely flawless!
Has handled all of my home sales and purchases for over 30 years, Surmounts any problem or obstacle. My experience has been completely flawless!
Arcadius Maximus
Jul 22, 2021
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How is this guy even a lawyer??? He passed the bar? He got into university? He graduated? How? When you meet him you will have the same questions. We had a simple real estate transaction that turned into a nightmare! All I can say is these people cannot do simple math and they hold back your money for months. Terrible experience. Zero Stars. Waste of money.
Beatty Phil
Jan 27, 2021
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Richard got everything wrapped up for us just fine during the purchase of our home in NOTL. The balance owed to us on our account still hasn't been paid to us after 5 months. Who runs a business in this manner. It seems like the problem stems from the real estate clerk who never returns our calls after we leave messages with the secretary. Each time we are told that the clerk will look into it and call us back. Still waiting!!!!
George Oriold
Aug 14, 2019
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One star is too high a rating for this man. We phoned and asked for a price range to notarize signature. We were quoted, between $20 and $75, depending on the number of signatures. Andrews completely hijacked the process, performed duties that were not asked of him, and then presented us with a bill of $292.11. Outrageous.
