DRAKE LAW GROUP
Are you a lawyer thinking about your next chapter?
You've spent decades building a practice your clients trust. Benefit from the collective strength of our team and transition through a carefully crafted succession plan — built around your goals, your people, and your legacy.
Chart your path to succession with Drake Law.
Built Through Relationships
The Drake Law Group is a family of established law practices across Southwestern Ontario, united by a commitment to accessible, high-quality legal services and the belief that the law should work for people — not the other way around.
Founded by John C. Drake — a London-born lawyer and entrepreneur with over five decades of experience in both the courtroom and the boardroom — the Group brings together firms with deep roots in their communities and pairs them with the resources, technology, and operational strength of Drake Law. The result is a legal group that honours the traditions clients trust while embracing the innovation they deserve.
The Drake Law Group law firm succession plan is built through relationships. We work with established lawyers or sole practitioners who are ready for the next chapter — whether that means stepping into a Of Counsel role with Drake Law and retiring with the confidence that their clients and staff are in good hands.
Every acquisition and planned transition is guided by a deep respect for what came before — the practice a principal spent decades building, the clients who placed their trust in it, and the team that kept it all running. We don't show up to change what works. We show up to make sure it keeps working, and to bring something more to the table.
If you are a lawyer or firm principal in Ontario considering your succession plan, or simply curious about what partnership with the Drake Law Group could look like, we invite you to reach out for a confidential conversation.
The Group
Bates Law
After over fifty years as a cornerstone of the Westmount community providing trusted counsel in real estate and estate planning, Tom Bates selected Drake Law to continue his legacy, and today, Bates Law carries on with the same dedication, backed by an expanded team and the full resources of the group. Tom continues to practise as Of Counsel at Drake Law.
John Horn Law
After over thirty years of serving London-area clients with a focus on real estate, wills, and corporate services, John Horn selected Drake Law to continue his legacy — and the practice carries on with the same personal, straightforward approach his clients have always valued. John continues to practise as Of Counsel at Drake Law.
Whitehead Law & Mediation
After over thirty years of helping families in Sarnia and Lambton County resolve disputes with compassion, skill, and common sense, Janet Whitehead selected Drake Law to continue her legacy — and today the Drake Law Group proudly continues to serve the Sarnia and Lambton County community from the same Front Street office.
Entrust your law practice operations to seasoned professionals.
Are you a sole practitioner or a small to medium-sized law firm looking to streamline your operations, plan for succession, or explore what's next? Whether you're considering a partnership with the Drake Law Group or simply want to learn more, we invite you to reach out for a confidential conversation.