McElderry & Morris
3 lawyers · Established 1921 · Wellington County (Guelph)
One of 53 law firms listed in Guelph, and one of 17 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About McElderry & Morris
McElderry & Morris is a general practice law firm in downtown Guelph, and its roots reach back to 1921. John Harris McElderry, born in Guelph in 1891, opened a law office in the city that year, after two years of practice in Toronto. The firm took its present name in 1954, when Patrick John Morris joined McElderry to form the partnership. It settled at 84 Woolwich Street in the 1950s and has worked from that address ever since.
Three lawyers carry the practice forward today: Sergio J. Manera, Patrick G. Morris, and Gregory G. Matthews. The Morris and Matthews names reach back to earlier partners, so the firm has kept some continuity across generations. Its work spans civil litigation, business and corporate law, family law, real estate, wills and estates, and personal injury. All told, McElderry & Morris has served Guelph and the surrounding southwestern Ontario region for more than a century.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm was established in 1921, when John Harris McElderry opened a law office in Guelph after practising for two years in Toronto.
- Patrick John Morris joined in 1954, forming the partnership McElderry & Morris; the firm settled at 84 Woolwich Street in the 1950s.
- John Harris McElderry was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1958.
- McElderry & Morris has served Guelph and southwestern Ontario for more than 100 years.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Free parking
By appointmentLawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1981–2002 · median 38 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Western University 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits at 84 Woolwich Street, along the eastern edge of downtown Guelph, where Woolwich Street forms one of the district's boundaries. A couple of doors south, at 74 Woolwich Street, stands the Wellington County Administration Centre, the seat of the surrounding county. This part of downtown is known for its warm limestone architecture and heritage buildings, and landmarks like Guelph City Hall and the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, both National Historic Sites, sit within a short walk. The firm has kept its practice at this address since the 1950s. For visitors, the City of Guelph offers two hours of free street parking nearby, though the private lot next to the building is not for firm visitors.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of legal work does McElderry & Morris handle?
- It's a general practice firm. The work covers civil litigation, business and corporate law, family law, real estate, wills and estates, and personal injury.
- How long has McElderry & Morris been in Guelph?
- The firm traces its roots to 1921, when John Harris McElderry opened a law office in the city. It took its current name in 1954 and has served Guelph and southwestern Ontario for more than a century.
- Where is the office and when is it open?
- The office is at 84 Woolwich Street in downtown Guelph, open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can reach it at 519 822 8150 and book an appointment by phone or email.
- Can McElderry & Morris help with buying or selling a home in Guelph?
- Yes. Real estate is one of the firm's practice areas.
- Does the firm prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. Wills and estates is a long part of the firm's work, and its lawyers also handle estate planning and powers of attorney.
- Is parking available at the office?
- There's no visitor lot at the office. The City of Guelph offers two hours of free street parking downtown, and the private lot next to the building isn't for firm visitors.
Where to find them
84 Woolwich Street, P.O. Box 875, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6M6 · 519-822-8150
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