Waters, Hastings & Grainger Professional Corporation
2 lawyers · Waterloo Region
One of 3 law firms listed in Elmira, and one of 2 handling Real Estate Law.
About Waters, Hastings & Grainger Professional Corporation
Waters, Hastings & Grainger Professional Corporation, known as WHG Law, is a general-practice firm on Arthur Street South in Elmira, the largest community in Woolwich Township. It serves clients across Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and Perth County, and its website describes a legacy of more than 65 years of practice in the area. The name carries the memory of Robert H. Waters, who was part of the community and the local legal profession for 42 years and died in 2010. Cynthia L. Hastings, now retired, practised for over 35 years in corporate, real estate, family, and estate work.
Today the office handles real estate, wills and powers of attorney, estate administration, family law, criminal defence, civil litigation, and corporate matters, so a household or a small business can bring most of its legal needs to one place. Scott Grainger, a name partner, has more than 25 years of experience and practised as a criminal trial lawyer and a former Assistant Crown Attorney before working in real estate, estates, family law, and civil litigation. Brent Wiancko was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2016 and joined the firm in 2020, working in wills, estate administration, substitute decision-making, real estate, and corporate law.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm's website describes a legacy of more than 65 years of legal practice in the Elmira area.
- The firm carries the name of Robert H. Waters, who was part of the Elmira community and the local legal profession for 42 years and died in 2010.
- Cynthia L. Hastings, a name partner now retired, practised for over 35 years in corporate, real estate, family, and estate law.
- Scott Grainger, a name partner, practised as a criminal trial lawyer and a former Assistant Crown Attorney.
- Brent Wiancko was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2016 and joined the firm in 2020.
In the community
- The firm sponsors local youth sport, including Woolwich Minor Soccer and Woolwich Minor Hockey, and supports the Elmira Sugar Kings junior hockey club.
- It also backs the Elmira Legion and the local Kiwanis club.
- The firm lists membership in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendlyLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2016 · median 10 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Elmira sits at the centre of Woolwich Township, north of Waterloo, in a part of the region known for its Mennonite farms and its long-running maple syrup festival. Arthur Street is the town's main commercial spine, and the office sits on its southern stretch, close to the shops and services that draw people in from the surrounding rural townships. Every April that same street closes to traffic for the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, held since 1965 and one of the largest single-day maple syrup festivals anywhere. A firm that handles small-town and farm-country real estate, wills, and family matters fits a place like this, where many clients come from the townships and villages around Elmira rather than a big-city core.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is WHG Law located and what area does it serve?
- The office is at 21 Arthur Street South in Elmira, Ontario. The firm serves clients across Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and Perth County, and can be reached at 519-669-1641.
- What areas of law does the firm handle?
- It's a general practice covering real estate, wills and powers of attorney, estate administration, family law, criminal defence, civil litigation, and corporate matters, so a household or a small business can bring most of its legal needs to one office.
- Can WHG Law help me buy or sell a home in Elmira or the surrounding townships?
- Yes, real estate is one of the firm's core practice areas. The firm suggests contacting a lawyer before you sign anything, and notes that title insurance can protect a buyer against issues such as existing liens, encroachments, setback violations, and tax arrears.
- Can the firm prepare my will and powers of attorney?
- Yes, wills and powers of attorney are part of the firm's estate work. The firm points out that if you do not make a will, the courts may end up dividing your property in a way that is against your wishes.
- The will was prepared somewhere else. Can the firm still administer the estate?
- Yes. The firm says it can administer an estate regardless of where the will was originally prepared.
- What are the firm's office hours?
- The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on weekends.
Where to find them
21 Arthur Street, Elmira, Ontario N3B 2M4 · 519-669-1641
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