Devon Sivill Law is located in Guelph Ontario, but is proud to assist clients throughout the Province.

We are open between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Evening or weekend appointments may be available on request.

We do not provide services in Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates (drafting and planning), immigration law, real-estate transactions, or WSIB matters. We may be able to provide you a referral to a lawyer or paralegal practicing in those areas on request. 

Devon Sivill Law practices with a “virtual first” philosophy, but we understand that some clients may prefer to utilize in-person services. In-person meetings may be arranged on request and with sufficient advanced notice to the Firm. Please be aware that the location for in person meetings will be at the discretion of Devon Sivill Law, to the extent that travel outside of the Tri-cities area is necessary to provide in-person services, additional fees may apply.

No. Your lawyer will spend significant time and effort prior to and during your consultation in order to properly understand your matter, review any relevant documents, and advise you on the legal issues applicable to your situation, the options available to you and the risks and benefits of each potential course of action. A paid consultation ensures that your lawyer can devote themselves wholly to your consultation and provide the best advice possible.   

Services are generally billed on an hourly rate basis. Flat fees may be offered solely at the discretion of the Firm after an initial consultation.

Contingency services will be offered only at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Firm and only in rare cases. Before contingency services can be considered, your matter must meet the following threshold assessment:

1. The proposed client is, or would be the Plaintiff in an appropriate type of matter (personal injury matters);
2. The Claim is of sufficient value so as to justify, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Firm, the anticipated investment of the Firm’s time and resources;
3. There is, in the opinion of the Firm a high likelihood of a successful outcome through negotiated resolution or the court process;
4. The client or prospective client can satisfy the firm that they have sufficient financial means to cover reasonable disbursements (expenses) during the course of the matter, and; 
5. The client or prospective client can satisfy the Firm that the client has sufficient financial means to satisfy any adverse judgement, including court costs and interest.

Even if the threshold assessment is met, the Firm shall be under no obligation to provide services on a contingency basis, or to provide reasons for a decision to deny contingency services, and further shall have no liability arising from it’s decision not to provide services on contingency.

At this time, we are unable to accept Legal Aid Certificates. If you are low-income please reach out to us as we may be able to provide you a referral within our extensive network of Legal Aid resources.