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of providing clients with an innovative approach to legal advocacy, litigation strategy, conflict resolution, and out- of-court dispute resolution.
If you are facing separation, divorce, a family dispute, or planning for the future through estate planning, you may be feeling uncertain about how to move forward. The decisions you make today can have a lasting impact on your family, your finances, and your future. You deserve clear advice, practical solutions, and legal guidance you can trust. Whether you are facing conflict, planning for the next generation, or looking for a more respectful way to resolve disputes, the lawyers at Sherman Law LLP provide experienced legal guidance focused on protecting what matters most and achieving successful outcomes.
At Sherman Law LLP, you will find experienced family and estate lawyers who understand the importance of developing practical solutions that reflect the unique needs of your family. As an award-winning, family-owned law firm serving Waterloo Region and clients through Ontario, we provide experienced legal representation in family law, family mediation, collaborative divorce, estate planning, and estate administration. We proudly assists individuals and families in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Elmira, St. Jacobs, Stratford, Hamilton, London, Baden, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and surrounding areas.
For more than 40 years, we have helped clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity, skill, and compassion. While we have extensive experience advocating for clients in family court, we recognize that many family disputes can be resolved more effectively outside of court.
We are dedicated to resolving the disputes of our clients through consensual dispute resolution options that are less contentious, quicker, and more cost-effective than traditional litigation. Whenever appropriate, our Kitchener family lawyers and mediators help clients explore family mediation, collaborative divorce, counsel-assisted negotiations, and other consensual dispute resolution processes that reduce conflict, save time, and manage legal costs.
When court proceedings and litigation is necessary, we are experienced litigators prepared to strategically advocate for our clients in family court with skill and determination.
Our approach extends beyond traditional legal representation. We recognize that family and estate matters often involve emotional, financial, and personal considerations. By drawing on integrative approaches to the practice of law, we work together with financial professionals, mental health practitioners, family and parenting specialists, and other trusted advisors to help you make informed decisions and achieve practical and lasting solutions.
Above all, our talented legal team understands that our focus is on helping you achieve an outcome that matters most to you. We combine legal expertise with empathy, clear communication, and a commitment to resolving disputes in a respectful and cost-effective manner. We listen carefully, explain your options clearly, and provide practical guidance so you can make confident decisions.
The hummingbird in our logo reflects the values that guide our work—healing, endurance, wisdom, patience, and perseverance. These principles shape our belief that legal services can do more than resolve disputes; they can be a healing profession that helps individuals and families move forward with strength, resilience, confidence, and hope for the future.
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INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Our family lawyers, collaborative divorce lawyers, and family mediators resolve legal disputes by applying an insightful, interest-based approach to dispute resolution that considers more than strict legal rights, duties, and obligations.
Our talented legal team carefully assess the values, concerns, and interests of our clients to develop customized legal solutions that prioritize reducing conflict and enhancing family communication. Our capacity to help clients gain a broader perspective enables us to provide exceptional advocacy.
We concentrate on the goals and relationships that matter most to you and to your family by providing a diverse range of dispute resolution options, including collaborative divorce and family mediation.
When you engage a member of our legal team, you are retaining advocates, facilitators, and mediators with a large breadth of knowledge and a proven track record of delivering innovative and client-focused solutions for all of life's unexpected challenges.
For over four decades, our family-owned Kitchener law firm has upheld a commitment to excellence. We strive to provide you with legal services that leverage the best strategies, resources, and creative options available in our industry. To our team, the phrase, “We are in this together, your family and ours” ®TM is not merely a slogan; it is our unwavering promise.
We built our firm on a foundation of professional excellence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Every successful outcome begins with a strong client relationship built on trust, clear communication, and personalized service. By combining decades of legal experience with compassion, clarity, and trusted legal expertise, we help you navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Our guiding principle is to help families move beyond conflict toward resolution, healing, and a stronger future. We provide you with security and stability during times of uncertainty while always prioritizing the best interests of children. Through wholistic, family-focused legal services, we promote collaboration, respectful dispute resolution, and practical solutions that strengthen families and help build a more resilient community.
Our Waterloo Region law firm leads a standard of excellence. With a rich history of professional service, we are the preferred choice for individuals and families seeking Kitchener family lawyers, Kitchener estate lawyers, and Kitchener family mediators known for their integrity and exceptional skill. We provide creative, innovative, and family-focused solutions to navigate all of life's unexpected challenges.
When you hire a member of our legal team, you are engaging vetted and recognized legal professionals with extensive knowledge derived from over 40 years of experience.
ThreeBestRated consistently rates our Waterloo Region law firm as the top three for Kitchener estate planning lawyers and Kitchener divorce lawyers.
Community Votes Kitchener-Waterloo recognized our Kitchener-Waterloo law firm with three Platinum Awards in 2026:
We acknowledge that our law firm is located on land that serves as the traditional home and territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Neutral Peoples. It is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historical connection to our lands and the barriers to justice that many face as a consequence of colonialism. Furthermore, we acknowledge the significant contributions Indigenous peoples have made in shaping and enriching our community, particularly their belief in examining matters through a wholistic perspective. As advocates for peace, we are committed to giving voice and understanding to all members of our community. We reaffirm our collective dedication to implementing the promises and challenges outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Report in a meaningful manner within our community, our advocacy efforts, and our legal practice.
OUR LEGAL TEAM WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
The celebrated poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou famously wrote, "When you learn, teach. When you get, give."
Our lawyers and staff take these words to heart. We actively engage with our community through participation in sports and recreational clubs, volunteer initiatives, and charitable organizations. Our lawyers volunteer as faculty in family law for students at Osgoode Hall Professional Development and have taught business law courses at Wilfrid Laurier University. Our lawyers have been honoured with community accolades for their philanthropic efforts, including the Young Adult Volunteer Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Waterloo Wellington Fundraising Executives and the K-W Kinsmen Club Award for Community Service. We are committed to advocating for children and youth, with our lawyers serving as Directors on various Boards, including Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region and The Ontario Association for Family Mediation.
