Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Kingston Law Firm Since 1988
RBHF Professional Corporation has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services since 1988. Our team of experienced lawyers serves individuals, families, and businesses in Kingston and Eastern Ontario, offering tailored solutions across a wide range of legal practice areas. With a focus on collaboration and client-centered advocacy, we prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to develop effective strategies. Our firm combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to staying current with evolving legal standards. We specialize in estate litigation, civil litigation, health law, and family law, among other disciplines.Our approach emphasizes proactive planning, attention to detail, and transparent communication throughout every case. We strive to demystify legal processes and make our services accessible, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and results. Our lawyers have represented clients in matters ranging from complex litigation to estate planning and real estate transactions. By leveraging our combined expertise, we aim to deliver efficient resolutions while maintaining the highest professional standards. For over three decades, we have remained rooted in Kingston, serving as trusted legal advisors to our community.
Services
Estate Litigation
Civil Litigation
Health Law
Immigration Law
Family Law
Real Estate
Corporate Law
Wills & Estate Planning
Estate Administration
Trust Administration
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team provides personalized solutions through collaborative client consultations
- We maintain a proactive approach to legal planning and dispute resolution
- Our lawyers are recognized for detailed case preparation and strategic advocacy
- We serve Kingston and Eastern Ontario with community-focused legal expertise
Services
Estate Litigation
Our estate litigation practice resolves disputes related to wills, trusts, and estate administration. We represent executors, beneficiaries, and estate administrators in contested matters including will challenges, asset distribution conflicts, and fiduciary duty claims. Our approach combines strategic negotiation with courtroom advocacy to protect clients' interests while minimizing family discord.
Civil Litigation
We handle complex civil litigation matters involving contractual disputes, property conflicts, and business-related claims. Our experience spans all levels of Ontario courts, focusing on efficient resolution through mediation or trial advocacy. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving debt recovery, commercial disputes, and tort claims.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and property division. We prioritize amicable solutions through collaborative law or mediation while maintaining readiness for courtroom representation. Services include drafting separation agreements and enforcing existing court orders.
Real Estate
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services for residential and commercial transactions. Our practice includes title searches, mortgage financing, condominium purchases, and commercial lease agreements. We represent buyers, sellers, and developers in property transfers, zoning issues, and land use disputes across Eastern Ontario.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for asset protection and succession planning. We draft wills, establish trusts, and advise on power of attorney documents to ensure clients' wishes are legally protected. The practice includes tax-efficient planning and addressing complex family structures.
People
Sean Butt
Lawyer
Specializing in civil litigation and creditors' rights, Sean Butt brings 13+ years of experience to RBHF. He focuses on construction liens and family law matters, having joined the firm in 2022 after practicing in Toronto. His approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions.
Jennifer Foster
Barrister & Solicitor
Jennifer Foster, a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), specializes in corporate law and estate administration. With over 20 years of experience since her 2001 call to the bar, she provides comprehensive legal services in wills, trusts, and health law matters.
Eric McCarthy
Articling Student
Eric McCarthy assists in wills and estate planning, estate administration, corporate law, and real estate. As an articling student since 2025, he brings recent legal education from the University of Windsor to support client matters.
Questions
What areas of law does RBHF Professional Corporation Corporation specialize in?
We practice in estate litigation, civil litigation, family law, real estate, corporate law, health law, and immigration law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and businesses.
How does RBHF approach client consultations?
We begin with detailed discussions to understand your legal issue, then develop tailored strategies while maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team has over 35 years of combined experience, with individual lawyers specializing in specific practice areas and appearing in all levels of Ontario courts.
Do you serve clients outside Kingston?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Eastern Ontario, handling matters ranging from estate planning to complex litigation across the region.
How are legal fees structured?
We discuss fee structures during initial consultations, offering transparent pricing options that may include hourly rates, flat fees, or alternative billing arrangements depending on the matter.
Reviews (4)
Heather Giffin
Sep 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Jen Foster has been our corporate lawyer for two years now and we love her. She is knowledgeable and professional. She makes us feel comfortable and answers all of our questions quickly. We highly recommend her.
Jen Foster has been our corporate lawyer for two years now and we love her. She is knowledgeable and professional. She makes us feel comfortable and answers all of our questions quickly. We highly recommend her.
Cleah Bunting
Feb 01, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Abusive. Unprofessional. They made a lot of money hurting me and my brother. If your will is with them I'd move it to another firm. Unless you don't like your benificaries.....
Abusive. Unprofessional. They made a lot of money hurting me and my brother. If your will is with them I'd move it to another firm. Unless you don't like your benificaries.....
Dylan C.
Aug 18, 2020
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Had a fairly straightforward notary requirement on a Friday afternoon. Called so many firms, not many people even picking up the phone. Those who did werent taking appointments until weeks later. James and the team here got me sorted out on the same day.
Trying my best to not need legal services, but if I do, it will be this team. Thank you!
Trying my best to not need legal services, but if I do, it will be this team. Thank you!
Sandi McTavish
Aug 08, 2019
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Another firm I called for advice on several occasions and no one responded. I was told Jacob was the attorney I should speak to, I left a voice mail and the receptionist tried leaving messages for him... no response at all from him or anyone else. Terrible service.
