Atty. Lorraine Mastersmith
Lorraine Mastersmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Lorraine, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022.
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About Lorraine Mastersmith at a glance
Lorraine Mastersmith is a business, m&a, and internet attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Gowling WLG. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lorraine Mastersmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law
- Lorraine, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorraine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lorraine Mastersmith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →
Lorraine Mastersmith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Lorraine Mastersmith is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 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 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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