Family Law
SMP Law knows the fear and anxiety that can be present when dealing with the various aspects of Family Law. SMP Law will inform and advise you through the maze of the various complicated issues in Family Law with cost effective solutions made SiMPle.
Estate Law
SMP Law recognizes that Estate law is an emotionally charged area of law and we will assist you through the maze of your Estate Law issues with legal guidance made SiMPle. SMP Law approaches Estate Law in a manner that ensures each client feels that his or her interests have been effectively represented.
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: shawnp@smplaw.ca
As the lawyer at SMP Law, Shawn oversees everything on your file from the initial meeting to the closing summary letter of your file.
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Shawn M. Philbert
Lawyer
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: emmanuelb@smplaw.ca
Emmanuel’s previous experience as a lawyer in the Philippines has strengthened his ability to prepare client files, legal research, and legal drafting for SMP Law.
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Emmanuel Bragat
Senior Law Clerk
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: pedro@smplaw.ca
Pedro’s previous experience as a tax lawyer for the Peruvian government has assisted his ability to help prepare of all of your financial documents for SMP Law.
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Pedro Obregon
Senior Law Clerk
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: lisa@smplaw.ca
Lisa is the first voice you hear when you contact SMP Law. Lisa answers the telephone and is responsible for scheduling your appointments with the appropriate SMP Law team member.
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Lisa Brown
Law Clerk
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: lorrieh@smplaw.ca
Lorrie is SMP Law’s Office Manager, and will spend as much time as you need to ensure you understand SMP Law’s commitment to focusing on your needs and concerns.
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Lorrie Howse
Office Manager
Phone: 905 270 0073
E-mail: nataliep@smplaw.ca
Natalie Philbert’s diverse education and lengthy professional experience brings many skills to the firm. Her academic and employment background has provided her with a strong understanding of the legal profession.
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Natalie Philbert
Marketing Coordinator
Shawn worked with me for over two years, through a very complex and stressful case. He never stopped fighting for me and was always there for me, day or night, to answer my questions or just help me get through the day. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone facing any sort of legal battle. Much better to have him on your side than have to face him from the other side! All his support staff are stellar too, can’t say enough good things about this law firm. Source: LawyerRatingz.com
It was a breath of fresh air working with Mr. Shawn Philbert. He was honest, compassionate, efficient and fair. I wish I had found him sooner, I would have saved so much more time, money and stress. Source: Google Review 5 stars
Stop searching, you have found one of the top lawyers in the GTA. Shawn accomplished more in 3 court meetings than my previous lawyer accomplished in 2 years, and I could not be happier. He is very talented, efficient, professional, prepared, articulate and keeps the opposing council on track, does not waste time on frivolous matters, It was also obvious to me that Shawn is very well respected with the judges in Milton. I have and will continue to recommend Shawn to others without hesitation, and feel very fortunate to have him ON MY SIDE. Source: LawyerRatingz.com
“So you say your child does not want to go to access… it must be the parent’s fault”
What do you do when your child refuses to go to access with the accessing parent? Judges have historically taken the position that parents are not to take a passive stand on whether a child goes to access.
SMP Law Congratulates The Mississauga Steelheads On a Great Season!
SMP Law congratulates the Mississauga Steelheads on a fantastic season! Here at SMP Law we are all a little sad to see the season end as we had a lot of fun sponsoring the team this year.
What Age Can My Teenager Decide Which Parent They Want To Live With?
There are many common assumptions about the question of what age a child can decide for themselves which parent they are going to live with. What is the correct answer?
SMP Law Sponsors the Over “N” Under Car Club
SMP Law is happy to join the Over “N” Under Car Club as a sponsor for the 2018 season! The Over “N” Under Car Club gives back to their community by raising funds for the Ste. Louise Outreach Center of Peel and Interim Place. Stay tuned for SMP Law’s Show and Shine sponsor nights!
Twitter Ticket Giveaway for the Steelheads Final Two Regular Season Home Games!
SMP Law has been a proud sponsor of the Mississauga Steelheads Hockey Team of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2017/2018 season. As the regular season comes to a close, SMP Law is doing a final giveaway on Twitter for the March 16th and March 18th home games.
SMP Law Supports the United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin
SMP Law is a proud donor of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. SMP Law is happy to support an organization that strives to help their community thrive.
What is the Difference between Parental Alienation and Realistic Estrangement?
What is the Difference Between Alienation and Realistic Estrangement? In cases where alienation is being alleged there are many things to consider.
Social Media and the Court Room – Is it Relevant?
Many times I wondered what impact social media would would have on my client within the walls of a court room. Given the recent cases, I would say, the answer depends on who my client is.
“That’s it!, You are out of my Will!” What to Do When You Need to Change Your Will
It has become more frequent for a parent to remove a child from their will after a heated argument. As such, litigation can occur because the child(ren) argue the new will does not state the parent’s true intention(s).
SMP Law Sponsor Night on February 9th for the Steelheads!
SMP Law Firm is proud to be the sponsor of the Mississauga Steelheads game on Friday against the Barrie Colts! Come and join us cheer on the Steelheads!
Follow SMP Law on Twitter to Win Tickets to the Mississauga Steelheads Hockey Games!
SMP Law is a proud sponsor of the Mississauga Steelheads for the 2017/2018 season and is giving away tickets to the Mississauga Steelheads hockey games all season long! Fear the Fish!
SMP Law Congratulates the Mississauga Steelheads on a 5-2 win!
SMP Law was in attendance at the Hershey Centre on Friday, January 19, 2018 and cheered on the Mississauga Steelheads to a 5-2 victory over the Barrie Colts! Fear the Fish!
SMP Law 2017 Year in Review
SMP Law reports another successful year in 2017! It has been a busy year with over 100 court appearances, including conferences, motions and trials.
Happy Holidays from SMP Law!
We would like to wish you and yours a very safe and Happy Holidays from all of us here at SMP Law. Our office is closed effective 12:00 p.m. on December 22nd, 2017 through to 9:00 a.m. January 8, 2018. See you in the New Year!
He Knows When You’ve Been Drinking!
Mandatory Roadside drug-impaired testing is coming to Canada. It will soon be a thing of the past when a police officer needs “reasonable suspicion” that a driver has drugs or alcohol in his or her blood in order to request a roadside breath test.
Does Your lifestyle Speak so loud, The Court Cannot Hear What You Are Saying?
More often than not, I run into court matters where a party states that they cannot pay support because they have no money, only to find out that they are living a lavish lifestyle.
So are you saying a paralegal can do my divorce?
On December 1, 2017, the Law Society of Upper Canada approved a plan that will eventually broaden the area of family law that will allow paralegals to offer some services in the area of family law.
Ontario Introduces an Amendment to the Family Law Act
Following our blog “Is Child Support Available for a Child over 18 years old?” came the news that Ontario is introducing an Amendment to the Family Law Act that would make all adult children with disabilities eligible for child support.