Blackburn Lawyers
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.9 lawyers · Established 1975 · York Region
About Blackburn Lawyers
Blackburn Lawyers is a law firm in Richmond Hill, Ontario, founded in 1975 by Bob Blackburn and Alf Stong. The two lawyers wanted York Region to have the same level of legal service available in downtown Toronto, and they built a practice that combined practical advice with courtroom advocacy. Bruce Machon, a real estate lawyer, joined soon after, and the firm was renamed Stong, Blackburn & Machon. Ron Bohm joined in 1988 and grew the firm's civil litigation practice, and the name changed again to Stong Blackburn, Machon Bohm. In 1995, Alf Stong left the firm after being appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, having earlier served as a Member of Provincial Parliament. The firm later operated as SBMB Law before taking its current name, Blackburn Lawyers, which honours co-founder Bob Blackburn.
Today the firm has nine lawyers, supported by 20 staff members, with each lawyer focused on a single practice area rather than a general mix of files. Its practice spans personal injury, insurance and disability claims, medical malpractice, wills and estates, real estate, business law, dental and healthcare transactions, civil litigation, family law, and employment law. The firm has occupied its own building at 10800 Yonge Street in Richmond Hill since 2006, after outgrowing rented office space nearby. Blackburn Lawyers marked its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Practice areas
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In the community
- One of the firm's founders devoted many hours to Mackenzie Health and eventually served as chair of its board.
- A lawyer at the firm serves on the York Region Law Association's Family Law Committee and its Board of Directors.
- A lawyer at the firm sits on the Community Liaison Committee for the Newmarket Family Court and presents its Mandatory Information Program for separating parents.
- A lawyer at the firm is a board member of the Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region, and serves as president and board member of Mental Health Services of York Region.
- A lawyer at the firm serves on the Board of Governors of MacLachlan College.
- The firm's family law practice has been featured in the Toronto Star's Lawyer Up series.
- A lawyer at the firm is an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 9
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1989 · median 37 years in practice 1 of 9 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Western University 4 of 9 lawyers
Who handles what
Where to find them
10800 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E4 · 905-884-9242
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