SV Law

SV Law, established in 1960, is a full-service law firm with over 30 lawyers serving communities across Ontario, including Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Cambridge, Orangeville, Kitchener, and Waterloo. The firm offers comprehensive legal services in areas such as family law, employment law, estate planning, and general practice, catering to both individual and corporate clients.

Renowned for its commitment to excellence, SV Law has been recognized in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Canada, reflecting its dedication to outstanding client service. The firm's team of experienced attorneys provides strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring effective and personalized legal solutions.

SV Law places a strong emphasis on community involvement and diversity. The firm actively supports various local initiatives and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can contribute to their full potential. This dedication to social responsibility underscores SV Law's role as not just legal advisors, but as integral members of the communities they serve.

About SV Law

Founded in 1965

Practice areas

Family

Lawsuits & Disputes

Employment & Labor

Elder Law

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Family

SV Law's Family Law Practice Group offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of each client, including negotiating and drafting marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, and parenting plans. The team assists with all family law issues, such as decision-making responsibility, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property division involving family homes, investments, pensions, business interests, and trusts. They represent clients in divorce proceedings and inter-family adoptions, and provide mediation and arbitration services for the dissolution of marriages and common-law relationships. Committed to achieving amicable resolutions through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, the team is prepared to litigate rigorously when necessary. By employing a collaborative approach and leveraging strong relationships with professionals like psychologists, accountants, and property valuators, SV Law effectively addresses complex family law challenges.

Adoption

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Military Divorce

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Lawsuits & Disputes

SV Law's Civil Litigation practice offers dynamic, assertive, and knowledgeable legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs. The firm's experienced litigators handle a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, property issues, and other civil matters, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and advocacy throughout the litigation process.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Employment & Labor

SV Law's Employment & Labor practice offers comprehensive legal services to both employers and employees, addressing a wide range of workplace issues. Their expertise includes drafting and reviewing employment contracts, advising on workplace policies, and ensuring compliance with employment standards legislation. The firm provides representation in disputes related to wrongful dismissal, discrimination, and harassment claims, as well as guidance on matters such as workplace investigations and human rights issues. SV Law is committed to delivering practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, aiming to foster fair and legally compliant work environments.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Elder Law

SV Law offers comprehensive elder law services, assisting clients with estate planning, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure their wishes are honored and assets are protected. The firm also provides guidance on long-term care planning, including navigating government benefits and addressing issues related to capacity and guardianship. By tailoring strategies to each client's unique circumstances, SV Law helps seniors and their families make informed decisions for their future.

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law