The Law Office of David Teahen
1 lawyer · Established 1979 · Waterloo Region
One of 3 law firms listed in Elmira.
About The Law Office of David Teahen
The Law Office of David Teahen is a solo general-practice firm in downtown Elmira, at 8 Arthur Street South. It's served the wider Kitchener-Waterloo area since 1979. The work covers the everyday legal needs of a small town and the farm country around it: buying and selling property, mortgages and offers to purchase, wills and powers of attorney, estate administration and probate, and business matters such as incorporations, partnerships, and the purchase or sale of a business. The office also acts as a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public for documents that need witnessing or certifying.
David Teahen finished high school at Elmira District Secondary School, earned an Honours B.A. in History and English at the University of Waterloo and a law degree at the University of Western Ontario, and was called to the bar in 1979. The practice is built around a personal, one-lawyer approach rather than a large roster. Alongside the Elmira office, the firm keeps a presence in Lion's Head, in Bruce County, with weekend service for clients in that area.
Practice areas
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Milestones & recognition
- The office opened in downtown Elmira in 1979 and has served the wider Kitchener-Waterloo area ever since.
- David Teahen was called to the Ontario bar in 1979, after an Honours B.A. in History and English from the University of Waterloo and a law degree from the University of Western Ontario.
In the community
- The firm's founder has served as a director of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, the spring event that Guinness World Records recognized in 2000 as the largest single-day maple syrup festival.
- Local roles listed on the firm's CV include president of the Kiwanis Club and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
- Other board and director positions include the Elmira Curling Club, Woolwich Community Services, and the Woolwich Interfaith Counselling Centre.
- David Teahen served as a trustee of the former Waterloo County Board of Education, including work on its finance and negotiating committees.
- Wider community service includes a term as president of The Arthritis Society.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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The neighbourhood
The office sits on Arthur Street South, the main street through downtown Elmira. Elmira is the largest community in Woolwich Township, about fifteen kilometres north of Waterloo, with farm country in every direction. Waterloo Region is home to Canada's largest Old Order Mennonite population, and horse-drawn buggies are a common sight on the roads around Elmira and nearby St. Jacobs. For a general practice that handles real estate, estates, and small-business work, that rural, small-town setting is the daily backdrop. Each spring the town fills for the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, an event the firm's founder has helped organize.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the firm help me buy or sell a house in Elmira?
- Yes. Real estate is a core part of the practice, including property purchases and sales, mortgage matters, and offers to purchase.
- Can the Law Office of David Teahen prepare my will and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills and powers of attorney, and it also handles estate administration and probate.
- I'm starting or buying a business around Elmira. Can the firm help?
- Yes. The office handles business formation, partnership arrangements, and the purchase or sale of a business.
- Does the office provide notary public and commissioner services?
- Yes. David Teahen acts as a Commissioner for Oaths and a Notary Public, so the office can witness and notarize documents.
- How long has the firm been in Elmira, and how big is it?
- It's a solo practice run by David Teahen, and it has worked from downtown Elmira since 1979.
- How do I reach the office, and does it serve areas beyond Elmira?
- The office is at 8 Arthur Street South in Elmira and can be reached at 519-669-5300 or info@davidteahen.com. The practice also serves Bruce County from a location in Lion's Head, with weekend service in that area.
Where to find them
8 Arthur St S, Elmira, ON N3B 2M5 · 519-669-5300
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