Atty. Brian Kells

Atty. Brian Kells

Brian Kells is a lawyer practicing business law, alcoholic beverages, construction law and 8 other areas of law. Brian received a B.Soc.Sc. degree from University of Ottawa in 2011, and has been licensed for 10 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian Kells at a glance

Brian Kells is an Associate based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, construction, cannabis, and international. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2016). Educated at University of Ottawa (J.D., 2015) and University of Ottawa (B.Soc.Sc., 2011). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Kells is a lawyer practicing business law, alcoholic beverages, construction law and 8 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.Soc.Sc. degree from University of Ottawa in 2011, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Brian practices at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. in Ottawa, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Kells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Kells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Kells is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →

Construction Law

Brian Kells is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ontario →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

Brian Kells is one of 2,772 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Ontario →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Kells

Where is Brian Kells's law office located?
Brian Kells's law practice is located in Ottawa, Ontario. The firm is Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Kells handle?
Brian Kells focuses on business, m&a, construction, cannabis, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Brian Kells practiced law?
Brian Kells has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Brian Kells go to law school?
Brian Kells earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.Soc.Sc., 2011).
How can I contact Brian Kells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Ottawa
- 2015
B.Soc.Sc.
University of Ottawa
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2016

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