Lillico Bazuk Galloway Halka

Great firm! I dealt with Elizabeth and she was great!
4 7 years ago (03-02-2018)

Horrible I went there for my divorce when I didn't do what Elizabeth' Halka wanted she quite and charged me double on some things when I got my bill I seenthe double charges that she had already billed for. Also my last testament and will was double the price as other lawyers I found out. Sent them a letter stating the over charges and certain phone calls made to me from Elizabeth with witnesses to some inappropriate demands and still have not got a response after waiming a monto now. I have asked for my money back as I was not represented with my interests as they should ha e been. I would not recommend this firm at all. All they care about is themselves not their clients. I find it truly disrespectful that they could not respond to my request, in anyway.
1 8 years ago (14-10-2017)

I had Peter Lillico prepare a will and update powers of attorney (personal care and financial) which I had drawn up with him about 15 years ago. Peter is very thoughtful, intellectual, intensely interested in and knowledgeable about relevant law and best practices, as well as ensuring that his clients understand - in detail - the reasons why they need these documents prepared, the purpose, how they work, how best to formulate them. For a very simple and straightforward case such as mine Peter spent a considerable amount of time, in person, explaining and reviewing everything with me, proposing various hypothetical scenarios and how things would work and why it was important that I have a will even with little to nothing in the way of an "estate" for anyone to inherit. He answered every question, in detail and at length. I don't think any client could ever legitimately later claim that Peter didn't explain things well enough. Services - as with any lawyer - aren't cheap, but they are standard AND, importantly, Peter puts considerable time into attending to each individual and their unique circumstances. It is worth noting, I think, Peter's personal attention throughout - my being a very simple and straightforward case was not fobbed off onto a para-legal or law student. You are getting personal attention and service from a highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who specializes in, among other things, wills, estate planning and powers of attorney. I don't believe you could find a more experienced or knowledgeable estate planning (or real estate - the other main area he practices in) lawyer in Ontario. Peter's obvious passion and interest in the law, his work/clients, is important to note for another reason also: I am confident that if there was ever a challenge to a will, power of attorney or real estate transaction drawn up by Peter that he would be there, 200%, to fight for you. I would judge Peter to be the type of person who is a perfectionist and who would consider it a professional AND personal affront if his work were challenged, and to serve and protect his client AND to uphold his reputation he'd be there for you. It is also worth noting that the fee I paid today for preparation of a will and powers of attorney INCLUDES routine regular reviews of these documents, at NO CHARGE, as well as access to consult with Peter should circumstances change or questions arise - again at NO CHARGE. In fact, Peter is adamant that his clients MUST regularly and routinely review their will and powers of attorney with him, as well as contact him should circumstances change. As Peter explained he is, in fact, eager to ensure that his clients are protected, things are up-to-date (both according to individual circumstances as well as changes in relevant law over time), and any client questions or concerns addressed and that the only time there would be additional charges, in general, would be if changes needed to be made to the documents. Often, though, no changes are required ... but if in doubt it is best to have a free consultation with Peter (on the phone or in person) to discuss circumstances and let him, the expert, advise you accordingly. I will certainly deal with Peter in the future in all areas of law that he practices in - should I have occasion to do so - and should I ever require the services of a lawyer practising in an area of law which Peter does not provide service in I would still wish to consult with Peter first and ask him for a referral to an appropriate specialist. Dealing with a lawyer - in any area of law - shouldn't be done on the basis of a random pick out of the phone book or online search: I'm confident that I'm getting the best representation dealing with Peter, or dealing with a lawyer to which Peter referred me.
5 10 years ago (15-01-2016)

Won't use them again.
1 8 years ago (02-03-2017)