Gehl & Gehl
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One of 54 law firms listed in Waterloo, and one of 23 handling Real Estate Law.
About Gehl & Gehl
Gehl & Gehl helps people in Waterloo Region and the surrounding areas with real estate, wills and estates, criminal law and small claims, and it's been doing that for 40 years. The team is three lawyers, a law student and support staff, and their shared aim is to improve the lives of their clients.
Nicholas E. Gehl founded the firm and is its managing partner, with 40 years of experience representing clients. These days that practice centres on real estate transactions, wills and estates, and general corporate and civil solicitor work. Nicholas E. Gehl studied for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Waterloo before earning an LL.B. at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Stephen F. Gehl is a senior named partner and practises criminal defence. Osgoode Hall admitted Stephen F. Gehl early, after three years of an arts degree. Stephen F. Gehl's court appearances span every level in Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada among them.
Nicholas G. Gehl joined the Ontario bar in June 2018, after an LL.B. from James Cook University in Australia and two earlier arts degrees: history and philosophy at Wilfrid Laurier University, and criminology at Carleton University. If you're buying a home, Gehl & Gehl is glad to take your questions by phone ahead of time at 519-886-8120.
Practice areas
From youth matters to murder charges
Stephen F. Gehl's criminal work covers young offender and prisoner rights matters, impaired driving and other traffic charges, property offences, and serious charges such as sexual assault and murder. Nicholas G. Gehl built a criminal defence practice while clerking for Stephen Gehl, and it runs from POA offences through mental health issues to complex criminal cases.
Severances, expropriations and purchase agreements
Nicholas E. Gehl handles land severances and expropriations, along with buying and selling houses, mortgages, and leasing or renting. That work also includes preparing and reviewing agreements of purchase and sale, and the firm acts as a title insurance provider.
Wills, trusts and powers of attorney
On the estates side, Nicholas E. Gehl drafts wills, sets up trusts (disability trusts among them), handles estate planning and administration, and prepares powers of attorney covering both property and personal care.
Condominium disputes and arrears
Nicholas G. Gehl also handles the enforcement of condominium disputes and arrears.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentMilestones & recognition
- In 2012 the Waterloo Region Law Association gave Stephen F. Gehl its Coulter A. Osborne award.
- In 2023 Stephen F. Gehl received the association's Jackie Mattson award, which recognizes lawyers in the region for commitment to access to justice.
In the community
- Nicholas E. Gehl has sat on several boards over the years, including the Kitchener Minor Boys Softball Association, Youth in Conflict with the Law and the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre. At the 2018 ISC World Fastball Tournament, Nicholas E. Gehl sponsored the Kitchener Predators and helped coach the team.
- Earlier community work by Nicholas E. Gehl included running the Multicultural Festival, serving on the executive of Kitchener Boys Fastball, and coaching fastball (as a level 2 certified coach) and hockey.
Lawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2018 · median 8 years in practice 1 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), James Cook University 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is in Suite B3 at 180 Columbia Street West in Waterloo. It's a six-minute walk from the University of Waterloo stop on the ION light rail line, and Veteran's Garden, Heasley Park and Centenial Park are all nearby.
Frequently asked questions
- Was Gehl & Gehl involved in setting up the Mental Health Court at the Kitchener courthouse?
- Gehl & Gehl's Stephen F. Gehl had a central part in founding the Mental Health Court at the Kitchener courthouse, and has consulted with other jurisdictions that wanted to set up the same kind of court.
- Can Gehl & Gehl take a condominium development from vacant land through to unit sales?
- Yes. Nicholas E. Gehl takes on condominium development, starting from vacant land and running through to selling the units.
- Where can I get Gehl & Gehl's wills information checklist?
- The Wills Basic Information Checklist is a downloadable PDF on the FAQ page of the Gehl & Gehl website.
Where to find them
180 Columbia Street West, Suite B3, Waterloo ON, N2L 3L3 · 519-886-8120
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