Jackman & Rowles
1 lawyer · Established 1965 · Wellington County (Guelph)
One of 53 law firms listed in Guelph, and one of 23 handling Real Estate Law.
About Jackman & Rowles
Jackman & Rowles is a small law firm in downtown Guelph that works as barristers, solicitors, and notaries public. Its roots in the city reach back to 1965, when Fred Moyer, Q.C. opened a practice serving local families and small business owners. The firm carried the name Moyer Malak Jackman & Rowles before it became Jackman & Rowles in the early 1990s.
The practice centres on three areas: real estate, wills and estates, and corporate law. On the property side that covers residential and commercial purchases, sales, mortgages, and refinancing, and the estates work runs from wills and powers of attorney through to estate planning and administration. Both of the firm's namesakes articled here before being called to the Ontario bar, Terrence B. Jackman in 1979 and Calvert J. Rowles in 1990. Jackman is now retired, and the firm continues to look after those clients. Jackman & Rowles works with families and business owners in Guelph and throughout Wellington County, and it says clients get continual one-on-one communication with one of its lawyers.
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Milestones & recognition
- The firm traces its start in Guelph to 1965, when Fred Moyer, Q.C. began practising in the city.
- It operated as Moyer Malak Jackman & Rowles before taking the name Jackman & Rowles in the early 1990s.
- A lawyer at the firm received the Law Society of Upper Canada's Bicentennial award for Meritorious Service.
- A lawyer at the firm has served as a past president of the Wellington Law Association.
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The neighbourhood
The firm works from 17 Cork Street West in downtown Guelph, directly across from the Guelph Civic Museum and the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate. The stone church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, and its twin towers rise over the city centre just steps from the office. For a real estate and estates practice, a downtown address keeps the firm close to the core of the city and within easy reach of clients across Guelph and Wellington County.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of law does Jackman & Rowles handle?
- The firm practises in three areas: real estate law, wills and estates, and corporate law. Real estate work covers purchases, sales, mortgages, and refinancing, while the wills and estates side handles wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning and administration.
- Can Jackman & Rowles help me buy or sell a home in Guelph?
- Yes. Real estate is one of the firm's main areas, covering residential and commercial purchases, sales, mortgages, and refinancing. The firm says your file is handled by one of its experienced real estate lawyers.
- Can the firm prepare my will and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills, living wills, and powers of attorney, and helps with estate planning and administration. It also explains what happens under Ontario law when someone dies without a will.
- How long has Jackman & Rowles been in Guelph?
- The firm traces its start in Guelph to 1965, when Fred Moyer, Q.C. began practising. It adopted the Jackman & Rowles name in the early 1990s, so it has served the city for decades.
- Where is the office and what are the hours?
- The office is at 17 Cork Street West in downtown Guelph, across from the Guelph Civic Museum and the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with after-hours appointments available by arrangement. You can reach the firm at 519-824-4883.
- Does the firm handle corporate and small-business work?
- Yes. Corporate law is one of the firm's three practice areas, alongside real estate and wills and estates. That focus goes back to the founder's early work with local families and small business owners.
Where to find them
17 Cork St W, Guelph, ON, N1H 2W9 · 519-824-4883
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