About Geoffrey

Geoff advises clients on business law, general corporate and commercial law, commercial leasing and real estate development, as well as residential purchases, sales and refinancing. He also advises on business acquisitions and estate planning matters. He joined Bell Baker as a partner in 2006 and has over 25 years of experience. He graduated with an honours degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia before earning a master's degree in Economics and his law degree from Queen's University, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1980. He has been a longtime seminar leader at the Ottawa Bar Admission Course, serving as Senior Instructor and Lecturer for the Corporate Commercial section from 1988 to 1997, and has spoken, participated on panels, and chaired continuing education programs with the Law Society of Ontario.

Practice areas

Business & Corporate Law Real Estate Law

Education & credentials

Law school
Queen's University
Undergraduate
University of British Columbia, Honours Economics
Other degrees
M.A. Economics, Queen's University

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Geoffrey A. Howard’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Ontario directory ↗