PSH Lawyers
3 lawyers · Established 1970 · Waterloo Region
One of 42 law firms listed in Cambridge, and one of 30 handling Real Estate Law.
About PSH Lawyers
PSH Lawyers is a general practice firm in downtown Cambridge, Ontario, handling real estate, business and corporate matters, wills and estates, and civil litigation, so clients can bring most everyday legal needs to one office. Bob Pettitt and Bill Schwarz started the firm after meeting at the University of Toronto law school, where both graduated in 1967, then articling at Bay Street firms in Toronto. They chose the Galt, Preston, and Hespeler area, the three towns that later merged to form Cambridge, because it reminded them of the communities they'd grown up in. The firm celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 7, 2020.
Carly Hills joined in 2009 and became a partner in 2010, and Michael Pass joined in 2014 and became a partner in 2015. PSH describes itself as a relationship practice rather than a transactional one, aiming to be a long-term legal home for individuals, families, and local businesses instead of a one-off service. Its office on Water Street North is wheelchair accessible.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm was founded by Bob Pettitt and Bill Schwarz, who met at the University of Toronto law school and both earned their law degrees in 1967 before articling at Bay Street firms in Toronto.
- Carly Hills became a partner in PSH Lawyers in 2010, and Michael Pass became a partner in 2015.
- The firm celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 7, 2020.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2007 · median 19 years in practice 1 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University, University of New Brunswick, University of Toronto 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits on Water Street North in the old Galt core of Cambridge, the riverfront stretch where the Grand River runs through downtown. Galt grew up as a mill and factory town, once nicknamed the Manchester of Canada, and its 19th-century stone and limestone buildings still line the streets near the water. Just downriver, the Main Street Bridge, a heritage-designated arch that opened in 1931, carries traffic across the Grand between Queens Square and Water Street.
There's a nice symmetry to the address. When the founders chose this area, Galt, Preston, and Hespeler were still three separate towns; they merged into Cambridge in 1973, and the firm has kept its practice in the old Galt downtown ever since. For local buyers, sellers, and business owners, that means a real estate or estates lawyer within a short walk of the heart of historic Galt.
Frequently asked questions
- Can PSH Lawyers handle my home purchase or sale in Cambridge?
- Yes. The firm's real estate practice covers purchases, sales, mortgage refinances, and title transfers, including searching title, arranging title insurance, and closing the deal. The office is in downtown Galt, so the lawyers work with buyers and sellers across Cambridge and Waterloo Region.
- Can the firm prepare my will and help my family after a death?
- Yes. Wills and estates is one of PSH's practice areas, and the firm's articles walk through what to bring to a will appointment and which documents an executor needs after a parent passes away. You can book an appointment at the Water Street office.
- I'm starting a business in Cambridge. Can PSH help?
- Yes. The firm has a business and corporate practice, so it can help set up and run a company alongside its real estate, wills, and litigation work. That lets a small business keep most of its legal needs under one roof.
- Does PSH Lawyers handle civil disputes and lawsuits?
- Yes. Litigation is one of the firm's four main practice areas, covering civil disputes. If you're weighing a claim, it's worth acting promptly, since Ontario sets limitation periods (deadlines) for starting most lawsuits. This is general information, not legal advice.
- How long has PSH Lawyers been in Cambridge?
- The firm was founded by Bob Pettitt and Bill Schwarz and celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 7, 2020, so it has served the Galt area of Cambridge for over half a century. Carly Hills and Michael Pass later joined and became partners.
- Where is the office and is it wheelchair accessible?
- PSH Lawyers is at 73 Water Street North, Unit 403, in downtown Cambridge, and the office is wheelchair accessible. You can reach the firm by phone at (519) 621-2450.
Where to find them
73 Water Street North, Unit 403, Cambridge, ON N1R 7L6
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