Atty. Joanna Vince

Atty. Joanna Vince

Joanna Vince, B.Sc. (Hons.), J.D., is a Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP.

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About Joanna Vince at a glance

Joanna Vince is a environmental attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, practicing at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in Mississauga, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joanna Vince, B.Sc. (Hons.), J.D., is a Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. Joanna has significant expertise assisting clients with environmental approvals and permits for developments and industry
  • Joanna advises industry, conservation authorities, governments and crown corporations, Inuit groups, tribunals and land claims organizations on environmental law matters
  • Joanna helps clients navigate the environmental regulatory process
  • She advises clients about compliance obligations and represents them in managing regulatory inspections and investigations
  • She has appeared before environmental tribunals and boards on behalf of clients to obtain, confirm or dispute environmental permits and approvals, including for wastewater treatment systems, noise and air emissions, and water permits
  • Joanna advises on the environmental liabilities associated with contaminated lands and how to manage those liabilities for holding, redeveloping, buying and selling contaminated lands
  • Joanna is called to the Bars of Ontario, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon

Practice Areas Explained

Joanna Vince's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Mississauga 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 andnue, 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

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Where is Joanna Vince's law office located?
Joanna Vince's law practice is located in Mississauga, Ontario. The firm is Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanna Vince handle?
Joanna Vince focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Joanna Vince for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joanna Vince received?
Joanna Vince's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026

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