WayForth LLP
6 lawyers · Established 2020 · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 44 handling Family Law.
About WayForth LLP
WayForth LLP is a law firm in downtown Kitchener, Ontario. It began in May 2020 as a virtual practice, a setup that let it keep serving clients safely through the early pandemic, and it later added a physical office in the city's core. The firm's work covers family and relationship law, real estate, commercial and business law, and wills and estate planning. On the family side it handles collaborative divorce, mediation, property and asset division, and guardianship applications, while its estates work runs from drafting wills through to estate administration for executors and families.
One line of work sets WayForth apart from a general practice: it's built a dedicated service for the veterinary sector. That covers regulatory compliance, the purchase and sale of veterinary practices, shareholder agreements, employment matters, and succession planning for veterinarians. The firm has kept the online-first habits it started with, so an in-person visit isn't the only way to work with it, and clients can also connect by phone, email, or video conferencing. Six lawyers practise here, and the firm aims to respond to new inquiries within one working day.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded in May 2020, opening as a virtual practice during the COVID-19 pandemic before adding a downtown Kitchener office.
- Grown to a team of six lawyers serving individuals, families, and businesses; Germán Morales works with the corporate law group after being called to the Ontario bar.
In the community
- WayForth lawyers take part in Best4All, a Waterloo Region network of legal, financial, and family professionals who help people work through separation collaboratively.
- The firm lists affiliations with the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the Waterloo Region Law Association.
- It publishes plain-language articles on wills and estates, family law, and business topics through its Resources and Insights section.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 6
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2018–2020 · median 7 years in practice 2 of 6 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University (2), Dalhousie University, University of Western Ontario 4 of 6 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
WayForth's office sits at 6 Charles Street West, in the middle of downtown Kitchener. The core has changed a lot in recent years: it's drawn technology companies and startups and taken on an innovation district that runs alongside the older main-street storefronts. The ION light rail passes through downtown and links the area to uptown Waterloo, which suits a firm serving business, real estate, and estates clients from across the region. For a practice that started online and still works that way, a central address people can reach without much trouble fits how it operates.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of law does WayForth handle?
- The firm works in family and relationship law, real estate, commercial and business law, and wills and estate planning, and it also offers a dedicated line of legal services for the veterinary sector.
- Can I meet with WayForth online instead of coming to the office?
- Yes. WayForth started as a virtual practice in 2020 and still meets clients by phone, email, or video conferencing, as well as in person at its downtown Kitchener office.
- Can WayForth help me buy or sell a home in Kitchener?
- Yes. Its real estate practice handles buying, selling, and leasing property, including due diligence, contract review and drafting, and sorting out issues that come up along the way.
- Does WayForth handle divorce and separation?
- Yes. The firm practises family and relationship law, including collaborative divorce, mediation, property and asset division, and custody matters, and its lawyers are part of the Best4All collaborative network in Waterloo Region.
- My veterinary practice is changing hands. Can WayForth help?
- Yes. WayForth has a service built for the veterinary sector that covers the purchase and sale of practices, shareholder agreements, employment matters, regulatory compliance, and succession planning for veterinarians.
- Can WayForth prepare my will?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills, advises on guardianship applications, and supports executors and families through estate administration after a death.
Where to find them
6 Charles St. West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H2 · 519-804-2208
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