Clerk
Lawyer (RETIRED)
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David Ferguson received his Bachelor of Arts in Business in 1975, and graduated from Osgoode Hall at York University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Laws. He has been practicing law for over 30 years and his practice has evolved to the point where he now practices primarily in the areas of real estate law, corporate commercial, wills and estates, and he does this in a meticulous and cost-effective manner.
After practising law in Hamilton for 7 years, Dave joined the Caledonia practice in 1989.
Lawyer · davef@bfmlaw.ca · 905.765.4004
T. David Marshall has over a decade of experience focused strictly on litigation. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and has extensive experience before various tribunals across the province.
David’s clients include both institutional and municipal clients and all manner of individual litigants. David has previously acted as agent-counsel to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) and has in-depth experience in administrative law, having co-drafted the TLAB’s constituting Rules of Practice and Procedure.
David is also one of just a few lawyers in the province with experience before the CRTC litigating complex telecommunications matters, and working with municipalities in respect to Municipal Access Agreements (MAAs).
He maintains a busy practice and oversees the work of almost every file associated with the firm. He focuses on representing clients in (among other things) estate litigation, contractual disputes, defamation law and property disputes.
David is the current President of the Haldimand Law Association and maintains membership in multiple professional organizations, including both the Ontario and Canadian Bar Association.
He holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Waterloo; a certificate in Mandarin (Chinese) from Hua Dong University in Shanghai, PRC; a law degree from the Sheffield Hallam University in the UK; a bachelor of laws from Carleton University and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa.
In what little spare time he does have, David enjoys target shooting, hiking, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Lawyer · david@bfmlaw.ca · 905.765.4004
After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Linda began her practice in downtown Hamilton, with a focus on real estate, wills and estates, and corporate law. With her move to Caledonia, Linda enjoys the more personal relationships built in a law practice servicing a smaller area, and exploring Haldimand County’s many running trails.
Linda brings a very personal, no-nonsense approach to her practice and seeks to ensure that her clients are comfortable with the processes required to meet their goals. She continues to be an active participant in the Hamilton arts community, frequently performing as a musician, while also maintaining a busy sports schedule which includes tennis, hockey, baseball and cycling.
Lawyer · lindad@bfmlaw.ca · 905-765-4004
Ralph Benedict (retired) is a graduate of University of Western Ontario and was called to the Bar in 1985. He opened the Caledonia office in 1986 and has been practicing law for over 35 years. His practice areas are Real Estate, Wills, Estate and Corporations. He continues to work within the firm on a day-to-day basis in winding up his practice and assisting in directing existing and new clients
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