Brown, Beattie, O'Donovan LLP

About Brown, Beattie, O'Donovan LLP

Brown, Beattie, O'Donovan LLP is a full-service law firm located on Wellington Street in the downtown area of London, Ontario. Serving individuals, families, and diverse business entities—including banks, insurance companies, and multinational corporations—the firm provides legal representation throughout Southwestern Ontario and across Canada. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and medical malpractice. Their practice areas also encompass family law, family mediation, real estate purchases and sales, trusts, wills and estates, and construction law and liens. For business clients, they provide expertise in corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy, and occupational health and safety. Additionally, the firm handles insurance litigation and provides services regarding land transfer taxes and refinances. Established in 1950, Brown, Beattie, O'Donovan LLP has over 75 years of experience. The firm describes itself as a close-knit group of legal professionals who utilize a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to provide individualized attention. They emphasize a philosophy of aggressively pursuing client goals while remaining mindful of budgetary realities. The firm is also involved in the community, with staff volunteering their time and expertise to local organizations and coaching youth soccer and hockey teams. Clients can receive a free initial consultation for personal injury cases, which the firm typically handles on a contingency basis. For general litigation, the firm requires a retainer and charges on an hourly basis depending on the lawyer's experience level. For real estate matters, they generally charge a set fee plus disbursements and taxes. A formal lawyer-client relationship is established only once a retainer agreement is signed.