Flannery Law
1 lawyer · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 30 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Flannery Law
Flannery Law is a solo practice in Kitchener, Ontario, led by Timothy C. Flannery, a barrister and solicitor who's practised law for more than 30 years. Its core work is civil litigation and family law. Beyond those two areas, the firm takes on employment and workplace disputes, including wrongful dismissal, and estate matters that run from estate administration to questions of competence and capacity. It doesn't treat court as the only route. Flannery Law offers arbitration when a matter can't be settled and needs a clear decision, supports parties working through mediation, and provides independent legal advice, the confidential, independent read a person often needs before signing an agreement reached with the other side.
The firm's roots in Kitchener go back decades. In 1988, its founder acted for a local father who'd been denied Unemployment Insurance benefits after taking leave to care for a newborn, and launched an appeal arguing the refusal breached the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The case drew national news coverage and is credited with helping open parental benefits to fathers. Flannery Law also publishes plain-language articles for the public, including pieces on GST and incorporation for charities and non-profit organizations. Today the practice works from an office on Scott Street, just north of the downtown core.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Timothy C. Flannery has practised law in Kitchener for more than 30 years, with the firm concentrating on civil litigation and family law.
- In 1988, the firm's founder acted for a Kitchener father denied Unemployment Insurance benefits after taking leave to care for a newborn and launched an appeal arguing the refusal breached the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; the case drew national news coverage and is credited with helping extend parental benefits to fathers.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentWho handles what
The neighbourhood
Flannery Law works from Scott Street, a short residential street on the north side of downtown Kitchener and a few minutes' walk from the Frederick Street courthouse. For a practice built on litigation and family matters, that's a practical address: the Kitchener courthouse at 85 Frederick Street is home to the Superior Court of Justice, so filing counters and hearing rooms are close at hand. The surrounding blocks belong to the city's older core. The nearby Central Frederick neighbourhood is known for its tall mature trees, pocket parks, and long history, a settled, walkable stretch of downtown rather than a glass-tower business district.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of cases does Flannery Law handle?
- The firm's two core areas are civil litigation and family law. It also takes on employment and workplace disputes, including wrongful dismissal, and estate matters such as estate administration and questions of competence and capacity.
- Does Flannery Law handle divorce, custody, and other family law matters?
- Yes. Family law is one of the firm's two main practice areas, alongside civil litigation, so family disputes are a central part of what it does.
- I think I was wrongfully dismissed. Can the firm help?
- Employment and workplace disputes are part of the practice, and that includes wrongful dismissal. Flannery Law works on a range of disagreements between employers and employees.
- Can Flannery Law resolve a dispute without going to trial?
- Often, yes. The firm offers arbitration when a matter needs a clear decision, supports parties who are working through mediation, and can provide independent legal advice before someone signs a settlement.
- Can the firm help with an estate or a question about capacity?
- Yes. Flannery Law handles estate matters, including administering an estate and issues of competence and capacity.
- Where is Flannery Law, and how do I reach it?
- The office is at 104 Scott Street in Kitchener, just north of downtown and a short walk from the Frederick Street courthouse. You can call the firm at 519-578-8017.
Where to find them
104 Scott Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1R2 · 519-578-8017
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