Administrative/ Municipal/ Government

Administrative law addresses the actions and operations of governments and governmental agencies in Canada. Municipal Law is specific to a particular city or county including everything from police power, zoning, education policies, and property taxes.

Construction

A Construction Law Firm People Can Trust in St. Catharine

When the stakes are high, you need a team that can help you plan ahead and mitigate risks from when the shovel hits the dirt until the project is complete. Receive knowledgeable, practical guidance at all stages of your project, from contract and contractor identification to completion, with a seasoned team.

Our team provides construction law advice from lawyers who have helped shape the Niagara Falls skyline. We provide cost-efficient, pragmatic solutions that align with your objectives.

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Expert Construction Law Advice

Leverage the expertise of a team that takes projects from concept to completion. Our lawyers draft construction agreements, assist with financing, lien registrations, and represent clients at negotiation, bond claims, and all other claims.

We advise and represent clients in all construction-related matters, including:

• Project financing
• Administrative law
• Construction contracts
• Construction litigation
• Lien representation and claims
• Breach of trust claims under the Construction Act
• Public-private partnerships
• Workplace health and safety laws
• Negligence claims
• Regulatory approvals
• Environment issues
• Zoning
• Construction delay claims
• Property damage and faulty work claims
• Architectural and engineering malpractice claims

We have the capacity and capability to present you before Ontario tribunals, appellate boards, and courts.

Over 100 Years of Helping Construction Projects Reach Completion

Lancaster Brooks & Welch has been around for over 130 years, making us one of the most experienced law firms in the Niagara region. Our lawyers and legal professionals are some of the best around, and they will provide a clear and concise look at all the options available to you during your case.

Our members don’t just bring a track record of success, we are respected members of the community:

• Legal Aid Ontario
• Catharines District Council of Scouts Canada
• YMCA Niagara
• Family & Children’s Services of the Niagara Region

We work with clients in private and public construction projects; our team knows what hurdles to expect in all stages of the construction project. It is why clients trust us for clear, honest advice on legal fees, risks, and outcomes.

Partner With a Leading Firm in Niagara Falls

Don’t let your construction project get tangled in a web of laws and policies. Instead, look ahead to positive outcomes with Lancaster Brooks & Welch. We are one of the leading legal firms for some of the top Niagara construction businesses. Our lawyers advise in areas such as:

• Property owners
• Suppliers of building components
• Architects and design professionals
• Construction managers
• Commercial lenders
• Products and materials companies
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Municipal departments

Complete Projects Efficiently, Cost-Effectively

Developing real estate is complex, expensive, and laden with risk; especially if you don’t work with the right team of lawyers. Our lawyers will guide you throughout the project, helping you minimize risks, unlock opportunities, and keep the project on track.

Book a free, no-obligation consultation today with our construction lawyers. We can assist with administrative, labour, real estate, contractual issues, and more. If your case goes to court, we have the capacity and capability to represent your interests vigorously.

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Corporate & Commercial

Corporation law governs the formation, governance and dissolution of corporations. Commercial law is that branch of private law concerned primarily with the supply of goods or services by merchants and other businesses for profit.

Family

Family law governs relationships between spouses, between parents and their children. In family law, marriage and divorce fall under federal jurisdiction but most other issues, including adoption and matrimonial property disputes, fall under provincial laws that vary widely.

Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property is the legal right to ideas, inventions and creations in the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields. It also covers symbols, names, images, designs and models used in business. Without realizing it, your business may be creating IP assets that should be protected.

Establishing intellectual property protection for your goods, services or brand names is important for a variety of reasons including your protecting your right and ownership of your IP. Preventing competitors copying your ideas; establishing and protecting brand and the resulting customer identification with your IP.

Labour & Employment

A Trusted Employment Law Firm in St. Catharines

Resolve disputes, protect your rights, and navigate Ontario’s complex employment and labour laws with a top-rated team of employment lawyers. Receive pragmatic, knowledgeable advice from an experienced team that assists individuals, businesses, builders, institutions, and non-profits.

We advise and represent clients at negotiation, settlement, and before Ontario tribunals and courts. You will work with a team that helps clients protect future interests without compromising their rights.

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Full-Service Employment and Labour Lawyers Near You

Don’t believe the myth–employment matters are deeply personal, and you need a law firm that can handle them sensitively.

Receive real-world, actionable insights from lawyers who advise and represent on all employment and labour matters such as:

• Employment contracts
• Employment consulting
• Wrongful termination
• Labour law acts
• Termination negotiations
• Sexual harassment
• Workplace discrimination
• Equal pay
• Disability and accommodation
• Statutory and legislative compliance

Respected, Reputed Employment Lawyers

With over 130 years in practice, Lancaster Brooks & Welch is one of the most established and largest firms in the region. Clients turn to us for decisive action and dependable advice. Our members are respected members of society, associated with organizations such as:

• YMCA Niagara
• Legal Aid Ontario
• Family & Children’s Services of the Niagara Region
• Catharines District Council of Scouts Canada

Receive contemporary advice from a knowledgeable and approachable team that looks out for your best interests. We provide holistic guidance to resolve disputes efficiently.

Employment Contracts

Minimize risks and financial liabilities with an experienced team that helps small and large businesses with employment contracts and workforce structuring. We will help you operate the way you want to, build scalability in your organization, and reduce financial liabilities. We draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts.

Termination Pay

Receive clear, actionable advice on termination notices and pay from a team that advises employers and employees. Protect your interests with help from lawyers who will represent you vigorously and shield you from the glare of employment negotiations.

Determine how much pay and notice is due under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), and don’t let the other party bully you into accepting their excessive demands.

Severance Pay

Understand complex severance matters and take informed next steps with trusted employment lawyers in the Niagara Falls region.  We advise businesses, labour organizations, and individuals on their severance rights and obligations.

Human Rights Complaints

Work with a compassionate group that advises and represents on all matters of discrimination, accommodation, accessibility, equality, and more. Discuss your complaint with a knowledgeable, compassionate group and understand your options. We devise strategies that align with outcomes for you and protect your rights.

Enabling Productive, Prosperous Workplaces in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines

Don’t let employment disputes become acrimonious, “he said, she said” mud-slinging. Grow your organization responsibly as a leader, and protect your rights as an employee with a respected law firm.

Book a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case, understand your options, and take informed next steps.

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Litigation

The term litigation (civil litigation) refers to a legal dispute between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions. A litigator represent parties in trials, arbitrations and mediations before administrative agencies, foreign tribunals, and federal, provincial, and local courts.

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which the parties in dispute retain a neutral third party to assist them in resolving their dispute.

Arbitration is a process for resolving legal disputes by recourse to a neutral third party chosen by the parties in dispute, to adjudicate their dispute.

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Law refers to the legal remedies and defenses involved in civil lawsuits brought as a result of wrongful conduct. Personal injury claims include such matters as catastrophic injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls; no fault/accident benefits; dog bites/attacks, as well as short and long term disability claims.

Personal Injury Lawyer Services Niagara

Motor vehicle accidents can lead to severe injuries, loss of income, life-long physical and psychological consequences, and even death. If you or your loved one has unfortunately gone through this type of accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to Graves and Richard because our Niagara legal team is here to help you.

Why Seek the Assistance of a Personal Injury Lawyer in Niagara?

It’s part of a lawyer’s responsibility to have sufficient expertise in different categories of the law. However, if you seek the help of a lawyer who is highly skilled in a specific category of law or specializes in a particular type of legal situation, you will have a better chance of getting a favourable outcome from the litigation process.

As your Niagara personal injury lawyers, we focus on helping clients obtain justice for a variety of accidents and unfortunate events in which another party was negligent, or a denial of disability insurance has occurred. Here at the Graves and Richard, we focus on representing people who need to be protected, advocated for, and helped.
Since the ’80s, we have been on a mission to provide the legal representation that our clients need and deserve. As long as you choose us, you can expect our Niagara team to advocate for you from start to finish.

Different Insurance Claims

• Life insurance: Graves and Richard can help you get the insurance payout you are entitled to when you have been told that your claim for life insurance after the loss of a loved one has been denied.
• Long-term disability: If you have been denied long-term disability benefits, even when your doctor has said that you cannot return to work, Graves and Richard can help you get the benefits to which you are entitled.
• Accident Benefits: When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to receive benefits from your own insurer or the insurer of a policy for which you are covered as a dependent etc. As part of your motor vehicle accident claim, we will assist you not only in your claim against the driver that caused the accident, but also in dealing with your own insurer to make sure you receive the treatment and income replacement benefits to which you are entitled.

Graves and Richard: Personal Injury Lawyers in Niagara

If you are a victim of a Niagara motor vehicle injury, you can seek damages from the insurance company of the people responsible for what happened. Graves and Richard is committed to becoming your advocate to get the compensation and benefits you deserve.

Hire a Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Lawyer Niagara

Are you on the hunt for a Niagara personal lawyer for a motor vehicle related injury? Graves and Richard specialize in a wide range of legal services that fall under personal injury. We take pride in having a team of lawyers who are passionate about empowering and protecting their clients’ rights. We seek justice on your behalf using our expertise and industry experience.

Reach out to us today to book an appointment with a personal injury lawyer in Niagara.

How Can I Find the Best Personal injury lawyer Niagara Falls?

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer in Niagara Falls that best suits your needs can be tricky and overwhelming. Although many of these professionals have industry experience and legal expertise, not all of them are passionate about helping clients and specialize in helping accident victims, not insurance companies.

Book an appointment with a Niagara Falls personal injury lawyer today!

Graves and Richard: Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Niagara Falls

Graves and Richard offer representation for clients who have suffered a variety of personal injuries including, but not limited to:

• Slip and fall/trip and fall accidents: From broken bones and severe sprains to concussions and spinal cord injuries, our Niagara Falls team will help you seek and receive compensation from the owners or occupiers of the space or property where your fall occurred.
• Dog bites and animal attacks: These events can happen in seconds, but may result in lifelong consequences, such as facial disfigurement, significant scarring and psychological trauma. Graves and Richard will help you get the appropriate compensation for all the damages you suffered.

Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Niagara Falls

Graves and Richard is a legal firm specializing in providing personal injury legal services in Niagara Falls. We take pride in having several decades of combined expertise that allows us to give clients the justice they deserve. We do not have a one-size-fits-all template for every case. However, we make sure to implement best practices and consider our work on previous cases in helping clients that have had similar situations.

We understand that you are currently going through a tough time recovering from an accident and injuries. This is why we do not ask for any fees upfront and receive payment only on the resolution of your claim. We also offer a free one-hour consultation at our first meeting so you can assess whether our personal injury law firm in Niagara Falls is right for you.

Graves and Richard will also take this opportunity to get a brief overview of your situation and to explain a list of possible solutions that our legal professionals can provide.

Get in touch with our Niagara Falls team today to get started.

Real Estate

Real estate law governs the purchase, sale, mortgaging, leasing and other encumbering of residential (eg, houses, condominiums, duplexes), rural (eg, farms and ranches), commercial (income-generating, eg, shopping centres, apartments, office or industrial buildings) or institutional (eg, churches, schools, hospitals or airports) properties.

Sports

Our Sports Law team provides advice to various national, provincial, professional and amateur sport organizations in matters of employment, governance, athlete selection, AAP, policy matters, and contract negotiations.

Wills and Estates

That part of the law which regulates Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Probate and other subjects related to the management of another’s property.