Atty. John E. Willson Q.C.

Atty. John E. Willson Q.C.

John E. Willson, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, municipal law.

Westport Westport 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About John E. Willson Q.C. at a glance

John E. Willson Q.C. is a Member based in Westport, Ontario, practicing at Barker, Willson, Butterworth, James & Scott. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1965). Educated at Osgoode Hall (LL.B., 1963) and Queen's University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Canadian State Bar Association. Serands clients in Westport, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E. Willson, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, municipal law
  • John E. received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John E. practices at Barker, Willson, Butterworth, James & Scott in Westport, ON

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Willson Q.C.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Willson Q.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John E. Willson Q.C. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ontario →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John E. Willson Q.C. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ontario →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John E. Willson Q.C. is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ontario →

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 Westport 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

Common questions about John E. Willson Q.C.

Where is John E. Willson Q.C.'s law office located?
John E. Willson Q.C.'s law practice is located in Westport, Ontario. The firm is Barker, Willson, Butterworth, James & Scott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Willson Q.C. handle?
John E. Willson Q.C. focuses on estate planning, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has John E. Willson Q.C. practiced law?
John E. Willson Q.C. has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John E. Willson Q.C. go to law school?
John E. Willson Q.C. earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact John E. Willson Q.C. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E. Willson Q.C. received?
John E. Willson Q.C.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall
- 1963
B.A.
Queen's University
- 1960

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1965

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