EMAIL: bsmith@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-735-5684
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EMAIL: bsmith@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-735-5684
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EMAIL: krobins@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0741
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member - Law Society of Upper Canada
Member - Lincoln County Law Association
Panellist at a Provincial Judges’ Conference regarding Family Law.
Member - Niagara Collaborative Law Group
Kevin, a partner at LCW, attended Brock University and obtained his law Degree from Queens University. He was called to the Bar in 1984 where he then went on to practice law in St. Catharines. Kevin’s practice is largely in the area of wills and estates and residential real estate.
EMAIL: rwelch@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0786
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Ontario
Member - Lincoln County Law Association, President - Former Director 1995-1998
Member of Board of Trustees - Brock University 2020 - present
Director, United Way of St. Catharines and District, 2008-2014
Director, Niagara Community Foundation, 2009-2015 (Chair, Community Leadership Committee)
Director-YMCA Niagara, 1999-2008 (Chair, Board of Trustees, 2004 – 2006).
Candidate for Mayor of the City of St. Catharines, 2006
Member, Rotary Club of St. Catharines South since 1985 (President 2003-2004)
Councillor – Regional Municipality of Niagara, 1985-1994 (Candidate for Regional Chair 1991)
Chair, Hospital Restructuring Steering Committee, Niagara District Health Council, 1996-1997
Candidate for Member of Ontario Legislative Assembly, 1990
Member – Board of Management, St. Catharines Historical Museum, 1982- 1988 (Chairman, 1987)
President – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Society of Canada, 1984-1986
Member – Board of Directors, Family & Children’s Services of the Niagara Region, 1985-1988
Board Member – St. Catharines Downtown Association, 1988-1995
Rob is a senior counsel of LCW who focuses his practice on Residential Real Estate, Wills & Powers of Attorney, and Estates. Rob obtained his undergraduate degree as well as a Master of Arts from Queen’s University in Kingston,.and then his LL.B. from the University of Toronto. Rob was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982. Rob is a big contributor to the community building strong professional relationships.
EMAIL: hkorosis@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0799
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Law Society of Ontario – Member
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce – Member, Honourary Solicitor & Director
Folk Arts Multicultural Center – Member & Past Director
Greek Community of Niagara – Member & Past Director
Niagara Greek Festival – Member of Founding and Organizing Committees
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority – Member of Public Advisory Committee
Recipient of Business Link Newspaper’s “Top 40 Under Forty Achievement Award”
Harry is a Senior Partner at LCW whose practice covers a broad range of business law and commercial litigation matters. Since his 2001 Call to the Bar, Harry has provided creative and sound legal advice to individual, business and institutional clients.
Harry has extensive court experience having appeared before various administrative tribunals and all levels of Ontario Courts. Harry received his Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University and his B.A. (Hons) from Brock University.
Harry takes great pride in providing superior client and results oriented service – contact him today for your legal needs.
EMAIL: ydiduch@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0718
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Upper Canada
Member – Lincoln County Law Association
Member – Welland County Law Association
Distress Centre Niagara – Board President
FACS Niagara Foundation – Board Treasurer
St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Board Member / Auditor
Yaroslav is a Partner of the firm who focuses his practice on matters of family law, real estate, and wills and estate. He completed both an undergrad and a masters degree in Political Science at Brock University, obtained his LL.B at the University of Ottawa and received his call to the bar in 2010. Since his call to the bar Yaroslav has a commitment to clients and proven his ability to drive optimal results.
EMAIL: mmann@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0795
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Ontario (1995 – present)
Member – Lincoln County Law Association (1995 – present)
Board of Governors - Niagara College (2020 to present)
Director – Niagara Community Foundation (2015 to present) and Vice Chair (2021 to present)
Director – Niagara College Foundation (2000 – 2009) and Chair of the Board (2005 – 2006)
C.A.W./Unifor Legal Services Referral Lawyer
Director and Cabinet Member – United Way, St. Catharines, & District (2002 – 2008) and Past Chair of the Board (2004 – 2005)
United Way of St. Catharines & District: Planned Giving Committee Chair (2006 – 2010), Gift Planning Advisory Council Chair (2013 – 2014); Community Investment Panel (2012 to 2015)
St. Catharines Business Enterprise Centre Summer Company Program – Mentor (2007 – 2014)
Director – Small Business Club Niagara (2007 – 2012) and Chair of the Board (2011-2012)
Member – Business Network International (1998 – 2004)
Director – Victorian Order of Nurses Niagara (2000 – 2002)
St. Catharines and Thorold Chamber of Commerce Bonspiel Committee (2007 – 2009)
Session Member and Trustee – Presbyterian Church of Canada (1995 – present)
Pelham Minor Baseball Association – Coach (2004-2009)
Niagara Baseball Umpires Association - Umpire (2010 – present)
Niagara Falls Curling Club – Junior Curling Coach (2003 – 2016)
Director – Fonthill Platform Tennis Club (2012 to 2017) and President (2015 to 2016)
Michael is a partner at LCW who focuses on a range of legal services. Michael graduated from the University of Western Ontario receiving both his undergraduate degree and his Bachelor of Laws at that university. He was Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1995 and has practiced law in St. Catharines ever since. Michael consistently makes his mark in the Niagara Region and regularly contributes to the community which can be seen through his long list of Professional & Community Associations.
EMAIL: mslater@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0712
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Upper Canada
Member – Lincoln County Law Society
Melanie is an Associate Lawyer at LCW who provides a wide range of legal services, including Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate, Wills and Estates, and Litigation. Melanie has appeared before the Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Divisional Court.
Melanie graduated from Guelph University with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Biology, and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Western Ontario. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019 after completing her articles with Chown Cairns LLP.
Melanie is proud to be able to provide legal advice and services to the residents of the Niagara Region, where she was born and raised.
EMAIL: mleask@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0750
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Chair – Niagara Workforce Planning Board
Board Member - CAA Niagara
Member – Law Society of Upper Canada
Member – Lincoln County Law Association
Matt is a partner at LCW providing a range of legal services. His practice includes corporate and commercial law, real estate, intellectual property advice, estate planning and estate administration. Matt graduated with his undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo and a graduate certificate in international business management from Niagara College. Matt went on to obtain his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2016. Matt is a registered trademark agent with the College of Patent and Trademark Agents.
EMAIL: mlucarelli@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0757
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Upper Canada
Member – Lincoln County Law Association
Member – Canadian Federation of University Women (1995-2000)
Member – West Lincoln Second Stage Housing (1995-1997)
Member – Grimsby Chamber of Commerce (2008-2011)
Member – Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (2009-2011)
Member – Grimsby Rotary @ Noon (2010-2015)
Member – Collaborative Practice Niagara (2011-2018)
Board Member – West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation Board (2009-current)
Board Member – Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln (2010-2015)
Board Member - United Way of Niagara (2016-2019)
Maria is a Partner at LCW who focuses her practice on Family Law matters and Wills. Maria completed her undergraduate at the University of Ottawa and attended law school at the University of Western Ontario. Following her call to the bar in 1994 Maria has used her years of experience and ties to professional associations to contribute to resolving family matters efficiently and obtaining the best outcomes for her clients. Maria also practices Collaborative Family Law which assists families in crafting unique results which are custom suited to their circumstances.
EMAIL: dthomas@lcwlawyers.com
PHONE : 905-346-0733
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Law Society of Upper Canada
Member and Past President – Lincoln County Law Association
Member and Past President – Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines; Chair of the Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines Charitable Trust, and Kiwanis Apartments
Past President – St. Catharines District Council of Scouts Canada
Past Director – United Way of St. Catharines & District
Member, Secretary and Past President – Niagara Estate Planning Council
Member and Past President – Carousel Players and Director – Carousel Players
Member and Past Director – Dalhousie Yacht Club
David is a senior counsel at LCW who has been practicing law in St. Catharines since 1980. He attended Queen University where he obtained his undergraduate degree and LL.B. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1980 and has been focused mainly in the areas of corporate and commercial law and residential and commercial real estate ever since. He also focuses on estate planning.