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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sarnia, Ontario
George Murray Shipley & Bell LLP has been a cornerstone of the Sarnia-Lambton legal community for over three decades. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with extensive legal expertise to serve individuals, families, and businesses. We pride ourselves on cultivating long-term client relationships through personalized service and unwavering professionalism. Our team of experienced lawyers specializes in real estate, corporate law, estate planning, family law, and land development. With many team members boasting tenure exceeding 30 years, we maintain a legacy of excellence while adapting to modern legal challenges.Our commitment to community involvement and ethical practice has solidified our reputation as trusted legal advisors. We approach every case with the same dedication to detail and client-centered solutions that have defined our practice since inception. Located at 222 Front Street North, we continue serving Sarnia-Lambton from our historic waterfront location. Our comprehensive legal services address both everyday needs and complex matters, ensuring clients receive practical, forward-thinking counsel. This enduring commitment to excellence makes us Sarnia's first choice for professional legal representation.
Services
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Wills & Estate Planning
Family Law
Land Development
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Sarnia-Lambton
- Our team includes lawyers with decades of specialized expertise
- We provide personalized legal solutions tailored to client needs
- We maintain deep community and charitable involvement
- We offer comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas
Services
Real Estate
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial transactions, mortgages, leases, and property disputes. We guide clients through complex real estate matters with local market expertise. Our lawyers ensure smooth property transfers and compliance with Ontario regulations.
Corporate & Commercial
We support businesses with formation, contracts, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Our corporate team provides strategic counsel for startups and established companies. We specialize in creating tailored legal solutions for Sarnia's business community.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, powers of attorney, and cross-border estate strategies. We help clients protect assets and ensure smooth succession plans. Our compassionate approach addresses both legal and personal considerations.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and property division with sensitivity. Our family law practice focuses on protecting client interests while minimizing conflict. We provide clear guidance through emotionally challenging legal matters.
Land Development
Our land development expertise covers severances, subdivision agreements, and zoning applications. We assist developers and property owners with municipal approvals and regulatory compliance. Our local knowledge streamlines complex development processes in Sarnia-Lambton.
People
D'Arcy Bell
Lawyer
D'Arcy Bell provides legal counsel in real estate, corporate law, and estate planning with extensive experience serving Sarnia businesses and residents.
Ryan Bell
Lawyer
Ryan Bell specializes in commercial transactions and property law, offering practical legal solutions to businesses and individuals in Sarnia-Lambton.
Gregory Bernard
Lawyer
Gregory Bernard brings decades of legal experience to real estate matters and corporate governance for clients across Lambton County.
Carlo Cimetta
Lawyer
Carlo Cimetta focuses on land development and business law, helping clients navigate complex legal requirements in Sarnia's growing market.
Melanie Hockin
Lawyer
Melanie Hockin provides comprehensive legal services in estate planning and corporate law, serving Sarnia families and small businesses.
Questions
What legal services do you offer in Sarnia?
We specialize in real estate, corporate law, estate planning, family law, and land development services for individuals and businesses in Sarnia-Lambton.
Do you handle cross-border estate planning?
Yes, we provide cross-border estate planning services for clients with assets in both Canada and the United States.
Are your lawyers experienced in business law?
Our team includes lawyers with decades of experience in corporate transactions, business formation, and commercial law matters.
How long has your firm served Sarnia-Lambton?
We have maintained a continuous legal presence in Sarnia-Lambton for over 30 years with deep community roots.
Reviews (3)
Stratford Nanny
Jan 25, 2019
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Great lawyer! Helps with a broad range of services and is very timely/professional! Highly recommended!
Alanna Fitzpatrick
Nov 12, 2018
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He has taken care of 2 of our real estate transactions and we couldn't be happier! He is so professional, yet personal and caring at the same time. Would highly recommend him for any of your family law needs!
Joanne Borris
Aug 14, 2018
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Peter Norris is an expert and personable lawyer who is well-versed in all areas of family law. He has taken care of three real estate sales/purchases for me and works extremely well with financial professionals. He also prepared my will and had great advice and guidance to offer through the process, pointing out matters I wouldnt have thought of and sharing his wide experience to answer questions thoroughly. He is attentive to detail, puts everyone at ease and I recommend him highly!
