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
Professional and knowledgeable! and enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend Shawn and his team! Source: Google Review 5 stars
I want to take this moment to Thank Mr. Shawn Philbert and his team for helping me through a difficult time. Your compassion and expertise made my traumatic experience a lot easier to deal with. I highly recommend SMP Law. Source: Google Review 5 Stars
Shawn Philbert and the “SMP Law” team represented myself and a number of family members in a recent lawsuit. Shawn and his team were very knowledgeable and well prepared for our pretrial hearings with points of the law that enhanced our position and led to a successful conclusion of our lawsuit. I would highly recommend Shawn and his team and would not hesitate to use their expertise if needed again. Source: Facebook
Happy Mother’s Day from SMP Law!
SMP Law is wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there!
Who is Entitled to Spousal Support (sometimes referred to in the past as alimony)?
Many people have basic assumptions about what spousal support is and who is entitled to it. Water cooler talk further confuses the issue because advice is given among co-workers, friends and others and more often than not, the advice is inaccurate.
What Happens When Your Warranty is not Honoured?
Generally speaking, most people are happy when they hear that a product or service they have purchased comes with a warranty. It instills confidence in the purchase and gives reassurance that if anything goes wrong, there will be a resolution. But what happens when a company does not honour your warranty?
SMP Law Sponsored Pool For School – Riverside Public School!
SMP Law was honoured to participate in the Pool For School Tournament at Riverside Public School at Crooked Cue, Port Credit. SMP Law sponsored the tournament and also put a team in the tournament.
HELP! My spouse took my kids out of the country without my permission!
The Government of Canada defines an international child abduction as occurring "when a parent, guardian or other person with lawful care of charge of a child removes that child from Canada, or retains that child outside Canada, without either the legal authority or permission of a parent who has full or joint custody rights."
Rocky The Musical was a KNOCKOUT!
SMP Law was in attendance for the Opening Night of Rocky The Musical at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge - Drayton Entertainment and the performance was truly a KNOCKOUT!
SMP Law Proud Sponsor of Drayton Entertainment Theatre!
SMP Law is the proud sponsor of Drayton Entertainment - Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge! We are looking forward to sponsoring Eight performances of the following theatre productions for the 2019 year.
SMP Law’s First Video Post! Have You Heard About the New Distracted Driving Laws?
As of January 1, 2019, Ontario has instituted new Distracted Driving Laws and you will want to be familiar with them.
Happy Holidays from SMP Law!
The team at SMP Law would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! We hope you are enjoying your time with loved ones and are taking opportunities for rest and relaxation. We wish you peace and joy in 2019!
SMP Law Looks Back on our Community Involvement in 2018
As the 2018 year winds down, SMP Law took the opportunity to reflect on the past year's community involvement. We had a great time participating in a variety of fun events over the past year.
A Great Sponsor Night at the Mississauga Steelheads!
SMP Law had a great sponsor night at the Mississauga Steelheads on November 30, 2018! Although they did not earn a win, we all had a lot of fun with everyone who came out to enjoy the game and our sponsor night.
SMP Law Sponsor Night at the Mississauga Steelheads!
SMP Law Firm is proud to be the sponsor of the Mississauga Steelheads game tonight against the Hamilton Bulldogs! Come and join us cheer on the Steelheads!
Marriage Contracts and Prenuptial Agreements – Insulting or Ingenious?
Try this at your next party – bring up the idea of a prenuptial agreement and see the response you get. I would wager a guess that most people feel quite strongly about them, one way or another.
Happy Halloween from SMP Law!
SMP Law is wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
Blended Families and Estate Planning
SMP Law likes to share blog posts that reinforce the importance of having a will and doing your estate planning. However, when estate planning with a blended family there are other issues that need to be considered.
A Great Evening at Langdon Hall Having Dinner with the President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada!
Shawn Philbert, of SMP Law, would like to thank Grand Touring Waterloo and Mr. Wolfgang Hoffmann, President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada for hosting a very enjoyable evening at Langdon Hall.
Happy Thanksgiving from SMP Law!
SMP Law would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
A Great Sponsor Night at the Over “N” Under Car Club!
SMP Law enjoyed a great evening at their sponsor night on September 23, 2018 at the Over "N" Under Car Club.