Amaral Mendes LLP
3 lawyers · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 30 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Free consultationAbout Amaral Mendes LLP
Amaral Mendes LLP is a three lawyer firm in Kitchener that serves clients across Waterloo Region. Founding partners Nelson Amaral and Fil Mendes both graduated from Western Law in 2005 and were called to the Bar of Ontario in 2006. The firm keeps its practice deliberately narrow. It handles civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, and wills, estates, and trusts, and it doesn't take on real estate, family, or criminal matters. The firm's stated reason is smaller caseloads and closer attention to each file.
Civil litigation is the core of the work, on both the plaintiff and defence sides, and insurance and motor vehicle accident defence is a particular focus. The firm's lawyers appear in Ontario's courts and before administrative tribunals. One founding partner is fluent in Portuguese, and the firm offers a free initial consultation to prospective clients in and around Waterloo Region. Depth runs beyond the two founders. One of the firm's lawyers holds a Law Society Certified Specialist designation in civil litigation, was appointed Queen's Counsel, and has been named in Best Lawyers in Canada for Kitchener and in the Legal Lexpert Dictionary for insurance law.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Both founding partners graduated from Western Law in 2005 and were called to the Bar of Ontario in 2006.
- A founding partner won the Canadian national negotiation title in two consecutive years during law school and competed in the American Bar Association negotiation competition.
- One of the firm's lawyers is a Law Society Certified Specialist in civil litigation and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1979.
- A lawyer at the firm has appeared in Best Lawyers in Canada for Kitchener and received the Waterloo Region Law Association's Coulter A. Osborne Award in 2005.
In the community
- The firm describes its lawyers as active in community causes and supporters of local charities in Waterloo Region.
- A founding partner chairs Camp McGovern, a registered charity that runs a summer camp on the Saugeen River for children served by Family & Children's Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and United Way agencies.
- A founding partner sits on the board of the Waterloo Region Portuguese Business and Professionals Association.
- A founding partner volunteers with the Reading Buddy program at the Kitchener Public Library.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentFees & payment
Free consultationLawyers 3
Certified Specialists
A designation granted by the Law Society of Ontario, not a self-declared area of focus.
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1964–2006 · median 20 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Western University (2), Dalhousie University 3 of 3 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Portuguese
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm works out of Unit 301 at 170 Victoria Street South, a mass timber building that Fabrik Architects brought to Kitchener. The ground floor holds restaurants, cafés, and shops, with three floors of offices above, so the firm sits on the top level of a recent addition to the south edge of downtown.
The block scores an 85 on Walk Score, and it's a short walk to Victoria Park, one of Kitchener's older public parks, and about nine minutes on foot to the ION light rail at Central Station. That central, transit friendly spot suits a firm whose civil litigation, corporate, and estates work draws clients from across Waterloo Region rather than one neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of cases does Amaral Mendes LLP take on?
- The firm handles civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, and wills, estates, and trusts. It deliberately doesn't take on real estate, family, or criminal matters, and keeps caseloads smaller so it can focus on the files it accepts.
- Does the firm handle insurance and motor vehicle accident defence?
- Yes. Civil litigation is the firm's core work on both the plaintiff and defence sides, and insurance and motor vehicle accident defence is a particular focus, including the defence of claims against insurers, municipalities, and professionals.
- Can Amaral Mendes LLP prepare my will and plan my estate?
- Yes. The wills, estates, and trusts practice covers preparing a will, naming executors, appointing guardians for minor children, and administering an estate, which includes gathering assets, settling debts and taxes, and distributing to beneficiaries.
- Is a Portuguese speaking lawyer available?
- Yes. One of the founding partners is fluent in Portuguese.
- Does the firm offer a free first consultation?
- Yes. Amaral Mendes LLP offers free consultation calls for prospective clients in and around Waterloo Region, with no obligation.
- Where is the office and how do I reach it?
- The office is at 170 Victoria Street South, Unit 301, in Kitchener, and the phone number is (519) 745-2229. The firm serves clients across Waterloo Region.
Where to find them
170 Victoria Street South, Unit 301, Kitchener, ON N2G 1M5 · 519-745-2229
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