Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP

About Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP

Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP, known as BBBF LLP, is a Hamilton law firm founded by the late Mario Bartolini. It has been in practice for more than 40 years, serving clients across the Golden Horseshoe. The name reflects four founding partner families, and the firm currently runs two Hamilton offices, one on James Street South downtown and another on Main Street West. BBBF LLP's lawyers handle personal injury and accident benefits claims, family law, real estate transactions, wills, trusts and estate planning, corporate and commercial law, and civil litigation.

The firm's partners were called to the Ontario bar between 1983 and 1991. Aldo Berlingieri, called in 1983, practices real estate, corporate and commercial law, and estate planning after graduating from the University of Western Ontario's law school in 1981. Reno Berlingieri, called in 1984, focuses on motor vehicle accident and accident benefits claims. Paul Barrafato, also called in 1984, restricts a practice to plaintiff personal injury work, including long term disability, WSIB, and Canada Pension Plan claims. Ben Fortino, called in 1991, practices civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury actions and also handles family law matters. More recent associates joined the firm between 2006 and 2023, including one who holds both a law degree and an MBA.