Amaral Mendes LLP
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One of 102 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 25 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Free consultationAbout Amaral Mendes LLP
Amaral Mendes LLP is a Kitchener-Waterloo firm built around three areas of law: civil litigation, corporate law, and wills and estates. It isn't a general-service practice, so it doesn't take on real estate, family or criminal work.
Nelson Amaral and Fil Mendes founded the firm and are both partners, and Peter Madorin practises in association with them. Fil Mendes is fluent in Portuguese and can read, write and speak it.
The firm's lawyers make their homes in Waterloo Region as well as their practices, and they're involved in community causes and support local charities there.
Its office is in Unit 301 at 170 Victoria Street South in Kitchener. A first consultation call is free for clients in and around Waterloo Region, and it comes with no obligation.
Practice areas
Litigation for either side
Fil Mendes has acted for plaintiffs and for defendants at every level of Ontario's courts, and before a range of administrative tribunals too. Defending motor vehicle accident claims is a particular strength, as is defending claims against municipalities, professionals and property owners or occupiers. Nelson Amaral also litigates for both sides, in matters such as contract, property and employment disputes, debt collection and business claims.
Corporate work and transactions
The corporate group acts for companies and investors in many industries, from a business's early days through its later stages. Nelson Amaral has worked on commercial deals including asset purchases, mergers and corporate reorganizations.
Wills, estates and trusts
Nelson Amaral handles wills, estates and trusts work, alongside a corporate practice.
Insurance defence
Peter Madorin's insurance defence work means acting for insurers and defending claims against parties ranging from municipalities and hospitals to professionals, property owners and insurers themselves.
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Free consultationHow Amaral Mendes LLP works
Amaral Mendes aims to be accessible and to give clients attentive service at a sensible cost. Its lawyers keep their caseloads small, so every matter gets their full focus and the emphasis stays on the quality of the work rather than the number of hours. The firm commits to adding value at each stage without that showing up on the client's bill, and to open, honest communication both with clients and on their behalf.
Milestones & recognition
- Peter Madorin was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979, and in 1988 the Law Society of Upper Canada certified Madorin as a Specialist in Civil Litigation.
- The Waterloo Region Law Association gave Peter Madorin its Coulter A. Osborne Award in 2005, an honour for integrity, comity and beneficence in the legal profession.
- Peter Madorin has served as a director of The Advocates’ Society and as a trustee of the Waterloo Region Law Association, and was a sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
- At law school, Nelson Amaral competed in the American Bar Association Negotiation Competition and took the Canadian Negotiation Title in two straight years.
- In the summer of 2004 Nelson Amaral held the University of San Diego's Pierre Azard Scholarship and studied at the International Law Institute at the University of Paris.
In the community
- Fil Mendes has served as chair of Camp McGovern, a registered charity whose campers have included little brothers and sisters, foster children, and children from families that United Way agencies serve.
Affiliations & connections
- Waterloo Region Portuguese Business & Professionals Association: Fil Mendes is president of the association's board of directors, and Nelson Amaral is a member.
- Canadian Defence Lawyers: Peter Madorin belongs to Canadian Defence Lawyers and the Ontario Bar Association.
- Waterloo Region Law Association: Nelson Amaral and Fil Mendes are both members of the Waterloo Region Law Association.
- Kitchener Public Library: Fil Mendes gives volunteer time to the library's Reading Buddy program.
Lawyers 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
From 170 Victoria Street South, the Central Station stop on the ION light rail is nine minutes away on foot. Cherry Park, Victoria Park and Walter St. Park are all close by for a break outdoors.
Where to find them
170 Victoria Street South, Unit 301, Kitchener, ON N2G 1M5 · 519-745-2229
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