Your Family. Our Purpose.

Our approach is straightforward: our estate planning, real estate & family lawyers focus on delivering exceptional service and practical, effective legal solutions.

Our clients come from all walks of life, each with unique needs and challenges. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to personal and family law, so we tailor our services to reflect that. Our lawyers are here to advocate for you and support you throughout life’s journey—whatever changes or challenges may come your way.

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Law Office Locations

London Ontario downtown cityscape, an Unsplash stock photo by Scott Webb
London
Windsor Ontario, a stock photo of the Ambassador Bridge from Unsplash
Windsor
Drake Law law office location in Sarnia Ontario: St Clair Corporate Centre, a beige multi-story office building with trees in front, a few cars parked on the street.
Sarnia
Oakville Ontario, an Unsplash stock image of waterfront and sailboat dock.
Kitchener-Waterloo
Kitchener-Waterloo city scene stock image from Unsplash
Oakville
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, city scene, stock from Unsplash.
Mississauga
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, cityscape from the water, an Unsplash stock image.
Toronto
North York neighbourhood with highrises in the background. North York, Ontario, Canada. An Unsplash stock.
North York
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. A curved suspension bridge over Lake Wilcox. An Unsplash image by Kevin Kenny.
Richmond Hill

Senior Counsel & Associate Lawyers

  • John C. Drake, Senior Counsel - A headshot photo of John dressed in a suit, smiling.

    John C. Drake

    PRESIDENT & SENIOR COUNSEL

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  • John D. Horn, Senior Counsel - A professional headshot photo of John in a suit and tie.

    John D. Horn

    SENIOR COUNSEL

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  • Paul M. Siskind, Senior Counsel - A professional headshot photo of Paul in a suit and tie.

    Paul M. Siskind

    SENIOR COUNSEL

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  • William J. Doran, Senior Lawyer - Family Mediation - A headshot photo of William in suit and tie, smiling.

    William J. Doran

    SENIOR COUNSEL & MEDIATOR

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  • Brianne Kostal, Associate Lawyer - Family Law - a headshot photo of Brianne smiling.

    Brianne Kostal

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Evgenia Karakehayova, Associate Lawyer - Family Law. A headshot photo of Evgenia smiling.

    Evgenia Karakehayova

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Heidy Barsoum, Associate Lawyer - Family Law - A headshot photo of Heidy in white blouse and black jacket, smiling.

    Heidy Barsoum

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Zach Remen, Associate Lawyer - Real Estate - A headshot photo of smiling Zach in a suit and tie.

    Zach Remen

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Aaron MacKenzie, Associate Lawyer - Family Law - A headshot photo of Aaron in a suit and tie.

    Aaron MacKenzie

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Eyad Shapp, Associate Lawyer at Drake Law - a professional portrait of Eyad in black suit, white shirt and a blue tie.

    Eyad Shhap

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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  • Alyssa Gassi, Associate Lawyer - Family Law - a headshot photo of Alyssa in formal attire and glasses, smiling.

    Alyssa Gassi

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

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    Mic Liu (they/them)

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | FAMILY LAW

Law Clerks & Legal Assistants

  • Julie Russell, Family Law Legal Assistant - A professional headshot photo of Julie smiling.

    Julie Russell

    FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT

  • Shannon Freeman, Family Law Legal Assistant - A professional headshot photo of Shannon smiling.

    Shannon Freeman

    FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Cho Bari, Wills & Estates Clerk at Drake Law - A professional headshot of Cho smiling.

    Cho Bari

    WILLS & ESTATES CLERK

  • Heather Parker, Senior Clerk at Drake Law - A professional photo of Heather smiling.

    Heather Parker

    SENIOR REAL ESTATE CLERK

  • Stephanie St. Pierre, Senior Clerk at Drake Law - A professional headshot photo of Stephanie smiling.

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    SENIOR REAL ESTATE CLERK

  • Crystal Herritt, Senior Family Law Clerk - A professional headshot photo of Crystal smiling.

    Crystal Herritt

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Suzie McKnight, Senior Family Law Clerk at Drake Law, a professional portrait.

    Suzie McKnight

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Tyler Wilson, Law Student Intern at Drake Law - A professional headshot of Tyler smiling.

    Tyler Wilson

    STUDENT INTERN

  • A bio photo of Sara Landinez, Student Intern at Drake Law, in formal attire, smiling.

    Sara Landinez

    STUDENT INTERN

  • Kelly Conroy

    FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Cassandra B.

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

Senior Management & Executive Support Team

  • Headshot of John C. Drake, President and Founder of Drake Law, wearing a dark suit and a striped tie, smiling confidently.

    John C. Drake

    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

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  • Marcel A. Marcellin, Chief Executive Officer at Drake Law, Personal and Family Law Firm - A professional headshot of Marcel in a suit and tie, smiling confidently.

    Marcel A. Marcellin

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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    Allison Ingram

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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    Rema Carl

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

  • Rebecca Dickerson, Intake & Office Manager at Drake Law Family Lawyers in London Ontario - A professional headshot photo of Rebecca.

    Rebecca Dickerson

    CLIENT INTAKE & OFFICE MANAGER

  • Mike C., Web Tech Specialist, a profile photo.

    Mike Cygalski

    DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

The Founder

John C. Drake, Drake Law president and principal lawyer, discusses his passion for practicing law and how successful business ventures brought him back to his roots.

Our Vision

To deliver to deliver accessible, efficient, and high-quality legal services in family law, real estate, and estate planning, by using innovative technologies and client-centered strategies.

Our Mission

To support families as a steadfast partner through all stages of life’s journey. Whether it’s navigating the challenges of separation and divorce, planning for a loved one’s future, or celebrating the joy of homeownership, our lawyers are here for your family.

Our Values

Our family lawyers are committed to building enduring client relationships founded on trust, respect, and integrity. We prioritize open communication, transparency, and personalized service to meet the unique needs of every client. 

Client Testimonials

  • "The family lawyers at Drake Law helped me get through a tough time in my life! Giving the credit to Evgenia and her team. She made me feel comfortable, she was easy to talk to, and excelled in her field. She communicated well with me, never leaving me any unanswered questions. Thanks Eve (Evgenia)!"

    Derek Moesker

  • "When it came to handling the purchase of my new home, they truly stood out as experts in the field. From the moment I engaged their services, their team demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism and attention to detail."

    Michael Brown

  • "Most impressed with Drake Law. Personally, I dealt with Mr. William Doran. A full fledged professional, gave excellent service, successful results and who was also very kind. William Doran helping with my legal issues was exceptional. I thank him very much."

    Nicole Spiteri

  • "John Drake is the quintessential entrepreneur with a keen, legal and business mind. I’m sure his new state of the art legal firm will thrive, and set the pace for others."

    David Taylor

  • "When my wife and daughter separated from me, I was devastated. I felt lost and broken, but then I met Will, my lawyer. From the very first interaction, I felt at ease and knew that he was the right person to guide me through this challenging time."

    Michael D.

  • "John Drake has been a great mentor and legal advisor to me and my family for over 12 years. I value his opinion and his expertise in legal and business cases, and consider it a privilege to have him involved in our professional matters."

    Simon Olszewski

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