Harald Schneider Law Professional Corporation
2 lawyers · Established 1978 · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 44 handling Real Estate Law.
About Harald Schneider Law Professional Corporation
Harald Schneider Law Professional Corporation is a small firm in downtown Kitchener that's served the Kitchener-Waterloo area since 1978. It handles residential and commercial real estate, corporate and commercial business transactions, and wills and estates, working with both individuals and companies. The founder, Harald (Hal) Schneider, earned an LLB from Osgoode Hall in 1977 and opened the firm's office on Francis Street the year after.
The practice has kept its home on Francis Street North, in Kitchener's commercial core, for more than four decades, and at one point the founder also ran a satellite office in the nearby township of Wellesley. A second lawyer, called to the Ontario Bar in 2023, works in the same areas of real estate, corporate and commercial law, and wills and estates. That associate grew up in Waterloo Region, studied science at the University of Waterloo and law at the University of Exeter, and sits on the board of the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo. The office keeps regular weekday hours and offers evening appointments on request.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The founder earned an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977 and opened the firm's Kitchener office on Francis Street the following year, in 1978.
- The founder later opened a satellite office in the township of Wellesley, northwest of the city.
- The firm has practised in the Kitchener-Waterloo area for more than 45 years and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.
In the community
- A lawyer at the firm sits on the board of directors of the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo.
- A lawyer at the firm volunteered with a Pro Bono Wills Clinic during law school.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2023 · median 3 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, University of Exeter 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits on Francis Street North, a short street in Kitchener's City Commercial Core, a block off King Street in the heart of downtown. The firm has worked from this address since 1978, handling real estate and estate files for clients in the city and the townships around it. Wellesley, where the founder once kept a second office, is farm country to the northwest, a reminder that the practice reaches past the downtown core into the rural corners of Waterloo Region.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Harald Schneider Law help me buy or sell a home in Kitchener-Waterloo?
- Yes. Residential real estate is one of the firm's core areas, and it works on buying, selling, and refinancing property for individual clients.
- Does the firm prepare wills and handle estates?
- Yes. Wills and estates is one of its three main practice areas, covering drafting wills, estate planning, and estate administration.
- I'm incorporating a business in Waterloo Region. Can the firm help?
- Yes. The firm handles corporate and commercial work, including incorporating companies, business planning, and acquisitions, for both individuals and companies.
- How long has Harald Schneider Law been in Kitchener?
- Since 1978. The founder earned an LLB from Osgoode Hall in 1977 and opened the Francis Street office the following year, and the firm has served the area for more than 45 years.
- Where is the office and what are the hours?
- It's at 51 Francis Street North in downtown Kitchener. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and evening appointments are available on request.
- How do I book a consultation?
- You can call 519-570-3700 or use the contact form on the firm's website to request a consultation.
Where to find them
51 Francis St N., Kitchener, ON N2H 5B4 · 519-570-3700
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