Creighton Law LLP is one of the oldest law firms in Canada, and the oldest in the Durham Region. The firm was founded by John Frederick Grierson, the son of Oshawa’s first police magistrate, who was joined by T. Kelso Creighton in 1919.

A succession of highly successful, community-minded Lawyers has formed the backbone of our firm since the beginning. Many of them have held positions of great responsibility in the military, have served as Crown Attorneys, or have been appointed Judges.

Creighton Law LLP Lawyers continue to carry on the tradition of community involvement. Our Lawyers are or have been contributing to numerous community service clubs, arts and culture, charitable and sporting organizations including Lakeridge Health Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Big Sisters, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, United Way, Ontario Philharmonic, Pan Am Games and many other valuable organizations serving our community. Over the last 138 years our firm has maintained its dedication to our core values of professionalism, ethics and integrity in providing representation to clients in the Durham Region and surrounding areas.

We take our clients’ trust seriously. We take our firm’s history seriously, and are grateful for the reputation of excellence built by the partners who came before us. We strive to live up to it and build upon it. Our office, located close to the courthouse, with free parking and near public transportation, is designed to put our clients at ease. We provide comprehensive legal services. Our clients are able to access help and obtain legal assistance from our experienced team of legal professionals.

Legal services are offered in English and French. We also provide Notarial services to our clients.

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Practice Areas

Family Law

We’ll help you resolve legal issues related to cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, separation and divorce. We’ll also guide you through Children’s Aid proceedings and adoptions.

Wills & Estates

We can provide advice in Estate planning in preparing your Wills and Powers of Attorney. We will help your loved ones administer your Estate after your passing.

Real Estate

Our team can handle all the legal details necessary for a successful purchase or sale of a home or business property, as well as mortgages, refinancing and any other real estate needs.

Estate Litigation

We have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist you in going through painful disputes over the Estates of loved ones.

Civil Litigation

We have extensive experience in representing clients at all levels of Court ranging from Small Claims to the Superior Court.

Business & Corporate

Our legal services for businesses are comprehensive and include help with incorporation, partnerships, business name registrations and the purchase or sale of your business.

Immigration

We help clients immigrate to Canada and assist them dealing with family, employment or investment-related issues as well as visas, residency status, refugee issues and citizenship requirements.

Landlord & Tenant

Given the complex and often intricate dynamics of a Landlord-Tenant relationship, it is best to navigate any and all issues through sound legal advice.

Passionate • Dedicated • Professional

what people are saying

Creighton has over 140 years of happy clients across all practice areas.

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My experience dealing with Creighton law has exceeded my expectations. Great staff, Very professional, kind and understanding. The service we received was first class. I used their services for a move. The transition was very detailed and clear. Nice and easy. :) Couldn’t ask for more!

Ralph Pagnotta – Google Review

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I’ve dealt with this law firm for 30+ years and have always had very professional, thorough and friendly people work for me. They provide great insight and advice on complex issues based on their deep experience. I highly recommend the firm.

George Gulyas – Google Review