Tennant, Jackson & Associates - Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries in Ottawa, Ontario

E. Winston Tennant, B.A., LL.B.
win.tennant@on.aibn.com

Winston has carried on a general practice of law since 1973. One time chair of the real estate committee of the County of Carleton Law Association and sometime instructor in real estate at the Bar Admission Course, Winston has dealt frequently with property and debt structuring problems. He has the experience to quickly identify the basic issues and craft economic solutions.

On a personal note, Winston grew up on a farm near Lombardy in Leeds County and now lives on a hobby farm at Prospect in Lanark County. Winston’s three children are starting out on their own, but Winston insists he is aging gracefully.

While Winston practices in all the firm’s core areas, he seeks retainers that test his knowledge of property law, such as division or equalization issues in separations, estates or guardianship plans, and title repairs.

Marion E. Jackson, Hons. B.A., LL.B
mjackson@stittsvillelawyers.com

Marion was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2002, after receiving her law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2000 and an Honours Bachelors degree in Labour Studies from McMaster University in 1997. Since receiving her law degree Marion articled and continued to practice with an Ottawa firm specializing in general litigation and labour/employment law, appearing before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Municipal Board, arbitrators and the Employment Standards Tribunal. She also spent one year working for the Canadian Construction Association drafting contracts and documents before moving her practice closer to home in Stittsville to provide a better balance between family and work. Marion is presently seeking clients who wish to utilize her solid background in litigation and drafting to negotiate matters relating to family, employment or corporate law.

On a more personal note, Marion is a military family member and offers a 10% discount to military families for drafting wills and powers of attorneys. Marion claims she can age gracefully better than Winston – though having two children under four tests this theory some days.

While Marion practices in all the firm’s core areas listed above, she has a particular interest in labour/employment law, family law (including separation agreements) and corporate law (including drafting corporate documents).

Thomas E. Peters, Hons B.Sc./B.A., LL.B
Student-at-law
tpeters@stittsvillelawyers.com

Tom has just completed his articles with the firm and plans to officially start practicing with the firm immediately after his call to the Bar on September 24th, 2008. Prior to obtaining his Bachelor of Laws from Ottawa University, Tom earned his double Major in Biology and Psychology with a focus in neuropsychology. In law school, Tom placed a special emphasis on negotiation and mediation with the forethought that there is an increasing need for these skills in every area of law. During his articles, Tom has been exposed to all of the firm’s core areas, with a particular emphasis on small claims litigation, family law, wills & estates and real estate. Tom plans to garner a practice in these areas and eventually provide services as a mediator.

On a personal note, Tom is married (his wife is well on her way to completing her residency in family medicine) with a new baby daughter named Ella. Tom claims that he is aging the most gracefully and has the birth certificate to prove it.

Tom seeks out younger clients and, in addition to the firm’s usual discount of $200.00 for first time home buyers, Tom offers to prepare wills and powers of attorneys for young couples doing their first wills at 80% of the firm’s normal rate.

The staff who we, as lawyers, know we could not live without
(a theory that has been proven on occasion) include:

Laura Cochrane - Receptionist/Legal Assistant
lcochrane@stittsvillelawyers.com

Laura, whose smile will greet you as you come through the door, is a recent addition to the firm and a recent graduate of Algonquin’s Law Clerk diploma. In addition to her reception duties, she is she is the legal assistant of both Marion and Tom.

Shirley Mackey - Legal Assistant
smackey@stittsvillelawyers.com

Shirley joined the firm in the Summer of 2008 and utilizes her strong background in general administrative roles and as a legal assistant to keep Winston organized (a task in and of itself).

Louise Joly - Bookkeeper

While overseeing the firm’s accounts, Louise has spent the last eight years playing the role of mother hen and keeping everyone at the firm in check. Louise is a grandmother six times over and is fluently bilingual.

Tennant, Jackson & Associates - Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries
1505 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1A7
tel. 613-831-5585 / fax. 613-831-1440