Our Legal Team

At Drake Law, our strength lies in our people. We are a diverse team of dedicated legal professionals—from our seasoned lawyers to our invaluable law clerks and administrative staff—all committed to serving you with integrity and excellence. Each member brings a unique skill set and a personal commitment to client success. We invite you to get to know our team and the expertise we bring to every case.

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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 | WILLS & ESTATES

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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 | REAL ESTATE LAW

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  • Professional headshot of Thomas A. Bates, Real Estate & Estate Lawyer, Senior Counsel at Drake Law

    Thomas A. Bates

    SENIOR COUNSEL | WILLS & ESTATES

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  • Tinnish Andersen, Senior Counsel, Family Lawyer, a professional headshot of Tinnish in a white shirt, a dark navy blazer, and glasses, smiling.

    Tinnish Andersen

    SENIOR COUNSEL | FAMILY LAW

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  • Professional headshot of Avram Joseph, Senior Counsel, Family Lawyer, in suit, tie and glasses, on a grey background.

    Avram Joseph

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

    Zach Remen

    ASSOCIATE LAWYER | REAL ESTATE

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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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Law Clerks & Legal Assistants

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

    Cho Bari

    WILLS & ESTATES LAW CLERK

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

    Heather Parker

    SENIOR REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK

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

    Stephenie St. Pierre

    SENIOR REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK

  • Jazmin Klassen, a professional headshot photo of Jazmin, Senior Family Law Clerk at Drake Law Family Lawyers in London, smiling, in formal attire, in front of grey background.

    Jazmin Klassen

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Professional headshot of Dody Profota, Senior Family Law Clerk at Drake Law family lawyers.

    Dody Profota

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Professional headshot of Pam Golden, Senior Family Law Clerk at Drake Law, in formal attire, grey background behind her.

    Pam Golden

    SENIOR FAMILY LAW CLERK

  • Professional headshot of Elizabeth Levy-Mortlock, Senior Real Estate Law Clerk at Thomas Bates Law, a Drake Law Group affiliate law firm in West London.

    Elizabeth Levy-Mortlock

    SENIOR REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK

  • Professional headshot of Christina Sims, Senior Estate Administration Law Clerk at Bates Law, a Drake Law Group affiliate law firm in West London.

    Christina Sims

    SENIOR ESTATE ADMINISTRATION CLERK

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

    Sara Landinez

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • Professional headshot of Imaari Marcellin, Administrative Assistant, at Drake Law Family Lawyers

    Imaari Marcellin

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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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  • Lauren Jackson, Executive Assistant to CEO, a professional headshot photo of Lauren, smiling, in formal attire, on grey background.

    Lauren Jackson

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO

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  • A professional headshot of Chantal Riske, Operations & Technology Manager at Drake Law Family Lawyers in London, Sarnia, Windsor, Kitchener, and Greater Toronto Area

    Chantal Riske

    OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

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  • Professional headshot photo of Kira Berry smiling. Black and white with grey background.

    Kira Berry

    HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT

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

    Rebecca Dickerson

    ACCOUNTS & INTAKE COORDINATOR

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  • Tyler Wilson, Assistant Intake Coordinator at Drake Law - A professional headshot of Tyler smiling.

    Tyler Wilson

    ASSISTANT INTAKE COORDINATOR

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

    Mike Cygalski

    DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Our Lawyers

Real Estate Lawyers
Real Estate Lawyers
Family Law & Divorce Lawyers
Family Law & Divorce Lawyers
Wills & Estates Lawyers
Wills & Estates Lawyers

  • ★★★★★ "Closing the sale of our home with difficult buyers almost became a nightmare. Zach Remen was our lawyer and was so professional, kept himself available to us, and took extra care to calm our nerves and explain all of our options. We could not have asked for better legal representation. I can’t recommend him enough."

    — Alexandria Lepore

  • "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."

    — Derek Moesker

  • ★★★★★ "The lawyers at Drake Law are one of a kind. My experience with Zach has been great. From real estate deals to family law, he's certainly a knowledgeable legal professional. If you're looking for a lawyer, I'd definitely reach out to Drake Law and ask for Zach."

    — Abdul El Tawil, CPA

  • "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

  • ★★★★★ "Working with Drake Law was amazing. Zach Remen and Stephanie were very professional and compassionate... They made the closing of our home as stress free as possible considering the buyers kept extending the closing.... Zach [got us] their deposit and the extra deposits after each extension—obviously he has done this before... Thank you to Drake Law for all you did for us."

    — Marg Hillis

  • "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

  • ★★★★★ "Paul Siskind and Heather Parker at Drake Law were absolutely amazing. The house deal for my mother’s estate closed smoothly with no worries and no issues at all. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently, which gave our family great peace of mind during a difficult time. Thank you so much for your outstanding work and support."

    — Steve Cafik

  • "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

  • ★★★★★ "I’ve had the opportunity to work with Drake Law Firm in London, Ontario, and I can confidently say they deliver a high standard of legal service. From the initial consultation through to final resolution, their team was consistently professional, attentive, and transparent. A special thank you to Eyad Shhap, whose guidance and responsiveness made a real difference."

    — John Akleh

  • "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.