About Matlow, Miller, Cummins, Thrasher LLP

Matlow, Miller, Cummins, Thrasher LLP is a full-service law firm in the heart of Cambridge, Ontario, at 43 Dickson Street in the old Galt core. It describes itself as the oldest independent law firm in Cambridge, and it has provided legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario since 1939. Nine lawyers, backed by a couple of paralegals, cover a wide span of everyday and more complex matters: real estate, wills, estates and powers of attorney, business and corporate law, family law and divorce, criminal defence, employment, construction litigation, personal injury, and civil litigation and dispute resolution. It's the kind of firm a family or a local business can bring most of its legal needs to under one roof.

One thread of the firm's recent work stands out. It has taken its practice north, travelling to Geraldton in the municipality of Greenstone, a remote community roughly three hours northeast of Thunder Bay, to prepare wills, powers of attorney, real estate closings, and business documents at reduced rates. That service runs through a mix of virtual and in-person meetings, so clients can get most of the preparation done before anyone sits down together. Closer to home, the firm's website carries a 2023 Readers' Choice award badge and a running news and community section.

Milestones & recognition

  • Practising in Cambridge since 1939; the firm describes itself as the oldest independent law firm in the city.
  • The firm's website displays a 2023 Readers' Choice award badge.

In the community

  • The firm brings legal services to residents of Geraldton, in the northern Ontario municipality of Greenstone, preparing wills, powers of attorney, real estate transactions, and business documents at reduced rates through a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.
  • Its news and community section publishes plain-language legal updates, including guidance issued during the COVID-19 period on employment, contracts, family access, and will signings.

Good to know

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1968–2024 · median 17 years in practice 6 of 9 lawyers
Law schools
Osgoode Hall Law School (2), University of Toronto (2), University of Western Ontario (2), University of Ottawa, University of Windsor 8 of 9 lawyers

The neighbourhood

The firm sits at 43 Dickson Street, on the same short civic street as Cambridge City Hall. That landmark, the Historic Galt Town Hall at 46 Dickson Street, opened in 1858 with split fieldstone walls and a clock tower added in 1897, and it anchors a historic civic square ringed by designated heritage buildings. This is the old core of Galt, the stone downtown that grew up along the Grand River, where buildings like the Former Galt Post Office rise in Guelph limestone above the water. For a firm that has worked in Cambridge since 1939, a Dickson Street address in that heritage streetscape is a fitting home.

Frequently asked questions

What areas of law does Matlow, Miller, Cummins, Thrasher LLP handle?
It's a full-service firm. Its lawyers work in real estate, wills, estates and powers of attorney, business and corporate law, family law and divorce, criminal defence, employment, construction litigation, personal injury, and civil litigation, so most personal and business matters can be handled in one place.
How long has the firm been in Cambridge?
The firm has provided legal services since 1939 and describes itself as the oldest independent law firm in Cambridge. It has served clients across Southwestern Ontario for more than eighty years.
Where is the firm located and how do I reach it?
The office is at 43 Dickson Street in downtown Cambridge, in the historic Galt core near the civic square. You can reach the firm by phone at 519-621-2430 or by email at info@matlowmiller.com.
Can the firm help me buy or sell a home in Cambridge?
Yes. Real estate is one of the firm's core practice areas, covering home purchases and sales and the paperwork that goes with a closing. It helps to contact the office early in the process so the file is ready when you need it.
Can the firm prepare my will and powers of attorney?
Yes. Wills, estates and powers of attorney are a standard part of the firm's work, whether you're setting up a first will or updating an existing estate plan.
Does the firm help people in remote northern Ontario communities?
Yes. The firm travels to Geraldton, in the municipality of Greenstone northeast of Thunder Bay, to prepare wills, powers of attorney, real estate transactions, and business documents at reduced rates, using a mix of virtual and in-person meetings so clients can prepare before meeting in person.

Where to find them

43 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7A6 · 519-621-2430

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