SMP Law was chosen by Three Best Rated as one of the top 3 Divorce/Family Lawyers in Mississauga!
Three Best Rated® (CANADA) was created in 2014 with a goal to find the top 3 local businesses, professionals, restaurants, health care providers, etc., in key cities. Their employees handpick the top 3 local businesses. They check business’s reviews, history, complaints, ratings, nearness, satisfaction, trust, cost, general excellence, reputation, etc., using their 50-point inspection and they only choose businesses that are verified by their employees.
We are proud to have been hand selected as one of the top 3 Divorce/Family Lawyer in Mississauga and we look forward to continuing our approach of treating each client like they were our only client. SMP Law’s unique approach to each of its files has allowed for successful results, and more importantly, happier clients.
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.
Parental Alienation
SMP knows that parental alienation has become a popular term used in a legal context. Alienation is a very complex and serious situation, particularly for children. SMP Law can help SiMPlify your alienation matter as SMP Law has over 21 years experience in helping assist family members who may be dealing with alienation.
Litigation
Although SMP Law no longer practices in the areas of civil and estate law we acknowledge that civil and estate law matters can be confusing and hard to understand. SMP Law has over 22 years of extensive experience in litigation, particularly civil and estate litigation.
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: smplawteam@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: 905 565 9494
E-mail: smplawteam@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: 905 565 9494
E-mail: smplawteam@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: 905 565 9494
E-mail: smplawteam@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: 905 565 9494
E-mail: smplawteam@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 Manager
What a difference an experience lawyer makes! With Shawn and associates, my matter was dealt with efficiently and effectively. Not to mention the care and understanding of what I was going through. Shawn’s professionalism, wisdom, and expertise is simply unparalleled. He relieved me of my stress throughout the process and gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to proceed for a fair outcome! I cannot thank Shawn and the team enough! Source: Google Review 5 stars
Shawn Philbert (SMP) and his team worked so hard to put an end to my case of severe parental alienation. After years of dealing with false allegations, numerous breaches of the court orders, and parental alienation, Shawn was able to secure me joint custody, 50/50 parenting time, and gave me the ability to be a valuable part of raising my daughter. During the process, Shawn was able to recommend and get implemented professionals who could work with my daughter and I to rebuild our relationship and work through the obstacle we faced. During trial, Shawn and Lorrie were incredibly organized and prepared for trial. Shawn and Lorrie made the process seem easy and presented as professional, passionate and dedicated. Thank you Shawn and team. Our family and especially my daughter appreciates your hard work and commitment to me as a father in this system. Source: Google Review 5 stars
Not only is Shawn an excellent family lawyer as shown by all of the other reviews, but in my experience he is also an amazing civil lawyer! My girlfriend and I bought our first house together and the sellers tried to push us out of the deal to make more money, but Shawn used his extensive knowledge of the law and within 24 hours of only threatening litigation, the opposing counsel conceded and we got our house! If it wasn't for Shawn and his amazing team we wouldn't have our house! He is absolutely the lawyer you need if you need to win a case! Source: Google Review 5 stars
SMP Law: Training in Parent-Child Contact Problems
In January 2025, Shawn Philbert of SMP Law completed training in Parent-Child Contact Problems. This training provided a review the foundations of interpersonal and family dynamics, including human development, child temperament, and challenges that stem from special concerns such as family violence, substance use and misuse, and other internal and external factors.
SMP Law – Assets from Parents in a Marriage – Is it a Gift?
It is becoming more and more common for parents to support married couples, either through financial assistance or helping them obtain assets such as a mortgage for a home or vehicles. Are these gifts given by the parents or is there an expectation they should be repaid or remain as possessions of the parents?
SMP Law – Voice of the Child
In November 2024, Shawn Philbert of SMP Law completed his training in Voice of the Child Reports. This in-depth training has provided Shawn Philbert of SMP Law significant knowledge and understanding in the complexities of obtaining the voice of the child and he will bring this newfound knowledge to the family law matters he is privileged to provide legal services.
SMP Law Awarded CBRB Best Businesses In Canada For the Past 4 Years!
SMP Law is on a hot streak! We have consistently received for the past 4 years the award from Canadian Business Review Board for maintaining a 4+ Star Google Rating.
SMP Law – Black History
As the official end of Black History Month comes to a close, SMP Law would like to remind everyone that this is not the last day of Black History. Black History should be celebrated as part of all history, every month.
SMP Law – 2024 Year in Review
SMP Law reviews some key cases for the year 2024.
SMP Law Listed as One of Mississauga’s Top 3 Best Family Lawyers of 2024!
SMP Law is proud to share once again, that it has been listed as one of The Top Three Best Family Lawyers in Mississauga!
SMP Wishes Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We would like to take this time to wish you and yours a very Safe and Merry Christmas from all of us here at SMP Law.
SMP Law Honours Remembrance Day
SMP Law honours Remembrance Day by taking a moment of silence to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country.
SMP Law – Happy Halloween!
SMP Law wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
SMP Law – Researching Cases on Canlii
Whether representing yourself or if you hire a lawyer, you will at some point need to do some legal research into other cases. When in court, judges will sometimes ask “what cases are you relying on” with the assumption that you have done some research into other cases.
SMP Law – Can A Biased Teacher Be a Witness for Your Legal Matter?
In a family law dispute involving children, there are many different people parents will talk to about their family court matter. One group in particular is their children’s teachers. Teachers can often get a one-sided interpretation from one parent of what is happening with their child and in their family law matter.
SMP Law Supported the Terry Fox Run!
SMP Law is a proud supporter of the Terry Fox Run! The Terry Fox Run was scheduled for September 15, 2024 all across Canada.
SMP Law – Is Two Lawyers Better Than One?
Law firms are typically comprised of sole practitioners who tend to work alone with an administrative person or comprised of multiple practitioners working together along with various clerks and administrative personnel in small to large size firms. Should you hire two lawyers or one?
SMP Law – Do You Agree to a Peace Bond…Or Not?
Peace bonds can be seen differently depending on the judge. For example, a peace bond can be determined that since the person did not go to trial the actual criminal issue was not determined or decided. A peace bond should not be determined an admission of guilt, unfortunately the optics of a peace bond do not sometimes play out that way.
SMP Law Supports Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
SMP Law is proud to support Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC). Their vision is "a Canada where people with learning disabilities have equal opportunity to reach their potential and to thrive in their communities."
SMP Law – Parental Alienation
Parental alienation continues to be an ongoing challenge we see in family law matters. SMP Law has created several blogs on the topic of parental alienation so as a reminder, the term parental alienation references “a child is expressing extreme negative feelings about a parent that are not supported by their experiences”.
SMP Law Donated to Robbie’s Walk!
SMP Law has donated to Robbie's Walk - a fundraiser hosted by Hemophilia Ontario. Hemophilia Ontario serves the bleeding disorder community by supporting and educating those with bleeding disorders.