About North Wellington Law

Deverell & Lemaich helps clients with real estate, wills and powers of attorney, estate administration, and corporate and commercial matters. The practice is operated by G.W. Deverell, Q.C., Professional Corporation.

Guildford W. Deverell (BA, LLB, QC), known as Gil, grew up in Mount Forest and still lives nearby. Gil has practised law in the town since the 1960s and is still working out of the very building where that career began.

The team also includes two associate lawyers, J. Brady Cunningham (BSc, JD) and Eva M. Cunningham (BA, JD).

There are two offices: 166 Main Street South in Mount Forest, at (519) 323-1600, and 2 Elora Street South in Harriston, at (519) 338-2503. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with a 4 p.m. close on Fridays.

Practice areas

Real estate

Real estate is one of the firm's practice areas, and it's also one of the main areas Gil Deverell works in.

Wills, powers of attorney and estates

The firm prepares wills and powers of attorney and takes on estate administration. Wills and estates is a main focus of Gil Deverell's own practice.

Corporate and commercial

Corporate and commercial matters are part of the firm's services as well.

Good to know

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The neighbourhood

The Mount Forest office is on Main Street South. Mount Forest sits where Highways 6 and 89 meet, inside the township of Wellington North, on a height of land close to the headwaters of the South Saugeen River.

Harriston, home to the second office, joined Palmerston, Clifford and Minto Township in 1999 to form the Town of Minto. It lies at the headwaters of the Maitland River and has a library and an art gallery along with local shops and restaurants.

Frequently asked questions

Can I deal with Deverell & Lemaich at its Harriston office on Elora Street South instead of driving to Mount Forest?
Deverell & Lemaich has a second office at 2 Elora Street South in Harriston. You can reach it at (519) 338-2503 or lynda@northwellington-law.ca, and it's open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.

Where to find them

166 Main St S, Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L0

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