Faber & Oostdyk
2 lawyers · Established 1982 · Halton Region
One of 107 law firms listed in Burlington, and one of 49 handling Real Estate Law.
About Faber & Oostdyk
Faber & Oostdyk is a small law firm on Waterdown Road in Burlington, Ontario. Its roots go back to 1982, when Herman Faber began practicing law in the Hamilton and Burlington area in what became van der Woerd & Faber. Sean Oostdyk joined that practice in 2015 and founded Faber & Oostdyk in early 2016, carrying the name forward: Faber was Oostdyk's mentor and predecessor there, and had practiced from 1982 until 2016.
The firm concentrates on real estate law, business and corporate law, wills and estate planning, family trusts, and personal injury. Its real estate work covers residential, commercial, refinance, and estate related transactions, with virtual closings and flat fee pricing, plus a discount on will planning for clients who also use its real estate services. On the business side, it guides clients through incorporations and exit strategies, coordinating with clients' accountants on reorganizations, sales, and purchases. Faber & Oostdyk keeps a deliberately small caseload so each client gets direct attention, serving Burlington, Milton, Hamilton, and the wider Golden Horseshoe from that single office.
Associate lawyer Andrew Tamminga is a Burlington native who earned a philosophy degree from McMaster University and a J.D. through the joint program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy, then articled at Faber & Oostdyk. Tamminga's practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters, estate planning, business purchases, and contract drafting.
Milestones & recognition
- Herman Faber began practicing law in the Hamilton and Burlington area in 1982, in a practice that became van der Woerd & Faber.
- Sean Oostdyk joined van der Woerd & Faber in 2015 and founded Faber & Oostdyk in early 2016, carrying Faber's name forward at the same Waterdown Road office.
- Faber held a J.D. and an LL.M. and practiced law until Faber's death in 2016.
In the community
- Herman Faber, the firm's namesake and Sean Oostdyk's predecessor, volunteered with organizations supporting mental health initiatives in the Hamilton and Burlington community.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Law schools
- Bond University, University of Windsor 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Faber & Oostdyk's office sits on Waterdown Road in Burlington's Aldershot area, close to where Waterdown Road crosses Highway 403 near the Aldershot GO station. That crossroads location suits a firm that describes itself as serving Burlington, Milton, Hamilton, and the Golden Horseshoe: clients coming in from across the region can reach the office directly off the 403 or the QEW without navigating deep into a downtown core.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of law does Faber & Oostdyk handle?
- Faber & Oostdyk practices real estate law, business and corporate law, wills, estates and family trusts, and personal injury, from its office in Burlington.
- Can I get help buying or selling a home in Burlington?
- Faber & Oostdyk handles residential real estate closings, including refinances, and offers virtual completion for buyers and sellers who cannot attend in person. The firm quotes its real estate work on a flat fee.
- I'm starting a business. Can the firm help me incorporate it?
- Faber & Oostdyk guides new business owners through incorporation and works with a client's accountants on reorganizations, sales, and purchases when a business changes hands.
- Does Faber & Oostdyk prepare wills and set up family trusts?
- Faber & Oostdyk prepares wills and powers of attorney and advises on family trusts, reviewing options with clients and their accountants for long term control of complex assets. Clients who also use the firm's real estate services get a discount on will planning.
- I was hurt in an accident. Can the firm help with my insurance claim?
- Faber & Oostdyk represents people injured in accidents or living with a disability, working to protect their rights under the insurance coverage available to them.
- How long has Faber & Oostdyk been serving the Burlington area?
- Faber & Oostdyk traces its practice back to 1982, when Herman Faber began practicing law in Hamilton and Burlington. Sean Oostdyk founded the current firm in 2016, continuing that practice from the same Waterdown Road office.
Where to find them
1025 Waterdown Road, Burlington, ON L7T 1N4 · 905-681-7800
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