Welcome to Vintage Law

Vintage Law is an Ottawa-based firm specializing in Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Corporate & Commercial Law. Notary and Commissioner of Oaths services are also available.

At Vintage Law the focus is to make your legal experience as smooth as possible. We strive to maintain classic "vintage" values of respect and compassion while simultaneously providing reliable and dependable services throughout your legal endeavour.

Our Goal is to maintain superior levels of efficiency and quality service while guiding you through your file.

We aim to make the process as stress-free and convenient as possible and will gladly accomodate meetings at either of our office addresses. Virtual meetings may also be available, please contact us to confirm whether this option would be suitable for your particular file.

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Practice Areas

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Residential Real Estate

  • Home purchase and sale transactions, including condominiums, new home development, investment properties and cottages
  • Mortgage refinance transactions
  • Private mortgage refinancing transactions
  • Transfers of title
  • Drafting and reviewing Agreements of Purchase and Sale
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Commercial Real Estate

  • Commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions
  • Commercial refinancing
  • Drafting and reviewing Agreements of Purchase and Sale
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Wills & Estates

  • Preparation of Last Will and Testament
  • Preparation of Powers of Attorney
  • Applications for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (Probate Applications)
  • Estate Planning
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Corporate & Commercial

  • Business purchase and sale transactions
  • Forming Incorporations
  • Minute Book preparation and updates
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Notarial Services & Commissioner of Oaths

    Courtney Smith Portrait

    Courtney Smith

    Barrister & Solicitor

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    Courtney was born and raised in Ottawa and attended Carleton University where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a concentration in Psychology. While completing her undergraduate degree she competed on and was the Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team.

    She then moved to England to complete a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Leicester where she continued to compete on both the basketball and equestrian teams. Prior to founding Vintage Law she was an associate at an Ottawa firm following her call to the Bar of Ontario.

    Courtney appreciates the small firm environment which allows for closer personal relationships and provides a team atmosphere where the focus can remain on the clients and their needs. She aims to make what can often be intimidating legal processes relaxed and comfortable while providing professional and courteous services to clients.

    In her spare time she is a devoted athlete and enjoys participating in various sports. She loves to travel and is always looking forward to the next adventure.

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    Mariève Boivin

    Barrister & Solicitor

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    Mariève is an associate at Vintage Law who practices primarily in the area of real estate and also in wills & estates. Prior to joining the firm, she gained invaluable experience in family law, which allows her to provide value added service to her clients. Mariève takes a practical approach to her practice and is committed to making the process simple and efficient for her clients.

    Born and raised in Ottawa, Mariève obtained her Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law before being called to the Bar of Ontario in 2018.

    Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate degree also at the University of Ottawa and earned an Honours B.A. in History.

    Outside the office, Mariève enjoys living an active lifestyle. She can often be found participating in various sports and exploring walking trails with her dog.

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    Ally Moran

    Law Clerk

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    Ally grew up in Ottawa and is now a Cumberland resident. She attended Carleton University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminology Justice with a concentration in Law. After graduating she continued her education with a Diploma in the Law Clerk Program from Algonquin College.

    Prior to joining Vintage Law, she was as a Law Clerk at a medium sized firm working in both Litigation and Corporate Law. She then moved into Property Management for a few years.

    Outside the office, Ally finds joy in the company of her dog exploring the great outdoors and watching movies.

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    Nicole Weatherall

    Law Clerk

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    Nicole brings almost a decade of real estate experience to the Vintage Law team. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she has had the opportunity to live in various places within Canada while eventually choosing to settle in Ottawa.

    Nicole completed a diploma program at Loyalist College in Criminology Studies and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with the University of Fredericton, which is where her interest in law started. She found her career path after being hired at a small law firm in 2016 and has been assisting in all aspects of real estate law ever since.

    In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her young family, going for walks with her dog, and teaching indoor spin. She also enjoys reading, golf, and going to the cottage in the summer.

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    Alexa Bryson

    Administrator

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    Alexa was born and raised in a small town a few hours west of the city. She moved to Ottawa to attend the University of Ottawa, where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Science degree in Criminology and decided to remain an Ottawa local following her studies. Alexa is available to support and direct clients and staff to maintain smooth and effective operations.

    Outside of the office, Alexa enjoys spending time with friends and family, getting outdoors, and watching movies or tv shows.

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    Chris Milburn

    Office Administrator

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    Chris joined the Vintage Law team in 2020 and assists in managing the real estate transactions to ensure they run smoothly from beginning to end. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the firm from his background as a teacher and as an owner/operator of a landscaping business.

    He attended Queen's University and the University of Ottawa where he obtained an undergraduate degree in Social Science and played varsity football.

    He then completed his Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa, and following teachers' college, taught in the Ottawa area for 15 years.

    Outside of the office, Chris loves spending time with his family and enjoys taking his dog Maverick for long walks. He can often be found getting his hands dirty gardening.