Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lakefield, Ontario
Baker & Cole has served Lakefield and surrounding communities since 1972, providing forthright and competent legal services as country lawyers. Founded by Thomas Edward Cole, our firm established a reputation for trust and reliability through decades of dedicated service to rural clients. In 2005, Adam R.H. Baker joined as a partner, continuing our tradition of excellence while bringing fresh perspectives to real estate transactions, wills and estates, and corporate law. Our experienced team, with over 40 combined years of legal support expertise, ensures personalized attention to every client's unique needs. We maintain deep community ties through active involvement in local organizations, including the Little Lake Cemetery Company, Clementi Lodge, and educational institutions.Our practice emphasizes transparency, avoiding confidential information sharing until formal attorney-client relationships are established. We offer notary public services and specialize in residential and commercial real estate transactions, probate matters, and estate planning. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our willingness to provide pro-bono services to local non-profits. With offices in a historic Lakefield building, we combine traditional values with contemporary legal knowledge. Our team remains dedicated to evolving with clients' needs while maintaining the high ethical standards set by our founders.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Wills & Estates
Notary Services
Corporate Law
Probate Matters
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience serving Lakefield communities
- Our team provides personalized service with deep local market knowledge
- We offer comprehensive legal solutions from real estate to estate planning
- Our staff maintains active roles in local community organizations
- We combine traditional values with modern legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Ontario
- Notary Public in Ontario
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm handles all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including agreement drafting, title searches, and closing procedures. We specialize in condominium transactions and construction liens, ensuring smooth property transfers. Our local expertise benefits clients in Peterborough County's unique real estate market.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including will preparation, powers of attorney, and trust declarations. Our team offers executor guidance and probate assistance, helping families navigate estate administration. We offer free initial reviews of existing estate documents to ensure legal compliance.
Notary Services
As a licensed Notary Public in Ontario, we authenticate documents and administer oaths. Our services include preparing notarial copies and swearing affidavits, meeting both personal and business certification needs with legal precision.
Corporate Law
We support local businesses with formation, contracts, and ongoing legal matters. Our experience includes advising not-for-profit organizations and handling commercial real estate transactions. We provide practical legal solutions tailored to small and medium enterprises.
Probate Matters
Our firm assists executors with probate applications and estate administration. We guide clients through obtaining certificates of appointment of estate trustees and resolving complex inheritance issues. Our approach balances legal requirements with compassionate client support.
People
Adam R.H. Baker
Partner
Adam R.H. Baker, B.A., LL.B., has practiced law since 2004 after graduating from Queen's University. He specializes in real estate and estate planning while maintaining active roles in local Masonic lodges and community organizations.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions, wills and estates, corporate law, notary services, and probate matters, serving both individual and business clients in Peterborough County.
Do you serve areas beyond Lakefield?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Peterborough County including Peterborough, Douro, Clementi, and Kawartha areas for various legal matters.
Are your legal consultations confidential?
We maintain strict confidentiality, but advise against sharing sensitive information until a formal attorney-client relationship is established through direct contact.
Can you assist with notary services?
Yes, we provide notary services including document certification and affidavit swearing, performed by our licensed Notary Public in Ontario.
