Stephen C. Roberts

Lou-Anne Farrell joined Harrison Pensa as Counsel in 2022 to help build our Estate Litigation practice. She has been practicing in the Estate Litigation field for over 35 years. Her practice includes will challenges, spousal and dependent’s claims, removal of executors and contested estate audits, as well as Power of Attorney litigation, capacity litigation, the appointment of guardians, and Breach of Trust claims. Her expertise in this field is recognized locally and throughout the pro...

Elizabeth Traynor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Labour and Employment Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James is a partner and an experienced real estate development and business lawyer who advises on all aspects of real property transactions, including the development, ownership structure, purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centers and residential buildings. He also regularly advises on private mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate restructurings and secured lending transactions. Driven by his desire to add value and ensure positive outcomes for ...

Richard McLaren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Richard, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Beth practices in the firm’s corporate, commercial and real estate groups. She services a broad range of clients, including institutional investors, corporations, lenders, commercial property owners, advisers, and developers. Beth’s practice has a strong focus on the development and negotiation of agreements for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of infrastructure; she also drafts and provides advice in the commercial leasing context. Beth regularly advises purcha...

Peter Hrastovec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Peter, who practices law in Windsor, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maciek Piekosz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Maciek, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maciek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan Fincher-Stoll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Susan, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kimberly N. Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Kimberly N., who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chelsea’s practice focuses exclusively on representing victims of both historical and recent sexual abuse. Her cases often involve those who have been abused as children by teachers, clergy, recreational volunteers, camp counselors, and foster parents. In many of these cases, the institutions who employed or supervised the perpetrator of the abuse are named as a defendant. This may include school boards, recreational organizations, group homes, camps, and religious institutions. Chelsea...