Atty. Brian Roach
Brian Roach joined Soloway Wright in 1989 and commenced practicing as a real estate lawyer in the Ottawa office immediately after being called to the Bar in early 1990. As a member of the Real Estate & Development Law Group, Brian specializes in the area of real property law, with an emphasis on mortgage remedies work, secured financings, commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions, not-for-profit transactions and land development.
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Brian Roach is a real estate attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Soloway Wright LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (1990). Educated at University of Ottawa (—, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Ottawa (Canada) (2025). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Roach joined Soloway Wright in 1989 and commenced practicing as a real estate lawyer in the Ottawa office immediately after being called to the Bar in early 1990
- As a member of the Real Estate & Development Law Group, Brian specializes in the area of real property law, with an emphasis on mortgage remedies work, secured financings, commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions, not-for-profit transactions and land development
- Whether working on residential or commercial purchases or sales, secured financings with private or financial institutions or land development projects with various clientele, including not-for-profits, Brian brings his extensive practice skills and experience to bear and he understands that your real property transactions require an effective, knowledgeable, tailored and cost-efficient approach
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Roach handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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