About Us
STEPHEN A. RITCHIE
Stephen Ritchie has been practicing law in Ottawa for over 35 years. Over the years he has specialized in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate Law, Wills, Estates and Trusts. He thoroughly enjoys assisting ordinary people with their estate planning so that their beneficiaries get the most out of the gifts they are left. “I went into this business to help ordinary people”.
Stephen Ritchie’s extensive experience allows him to assist you with a broad range of transactions, and being a small firm affords our office the ability to take personalized care of each of our clients, from our first contact with you to the closing of your file. Unlike some firms, we take on only as much work as will still allow us to pay careful attention to each client’s file. We also work closely with other lawyers and accountants who assist us, when necessary, by consulting on files, providing support, or providing services we do not offer but that may be related to your file.
CARMEN M. BARU (version française en bas)
Carmen has joined Stephen after practising for five years with a litigation firm in Ottawa. She has a bilingual practice, in English and French. Always sensitive to her client's goals, Carmen searches for legal options with creativity and perseverance. An innovation enthusiast, she embraces technology in her practice.
Carmen has a combined B.C.L./JD degree from McGill University. During her Law studies, she received the J.S.D. Tory Writing Award for an essay on the status of economic rights under the Canadian Charter. She volunteered for the McGill Student Advocacy program, and she received the Director’s Award for her work on two disputes, one concerning student elections and the other being an academic grievance. She was a bilingual editor for the McGill Law Journal.
Before Law, Carmen pursued Master’s and Ph.D. studies in comparative literature (French and German) at the University of Western Ontario, during which she was a recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Medal.
Carmen is actively involved in the community. She was a member of the County of Carleton Law Association Technology Committee, and she volunteers regularly with the Pro Bono Legal Help Ontario clinic at the Ottawa courthouse. She makes community presentations in estate planning, and presents in entrepreneurial workshops. She sits on the board of directors of Parrot Partners Canada, a charity dedicated to the ethical rehabilitation of parrots.
In her spare time, Carmen takes whistling lessons from her parrots, as she tries to instill in them an appreciation for standards of reasonable conduct.
Carmen s'est jointe à Stephen après avoir pratiqué le droit pendant cinq ans dans un cabinet de litige à Ottawa. Elle pratique dans les deux langues officielles. Toujours sensible aux objectifs de son client, Carmen recherche des options juridiques avec créativité et persévérance. Passionnée d'innovation, elle embrasse la technologie dans sa pratique.
Carmen est titulaire d’un baccalauréat combiné en droit commun et en droit civil (BCL/JD) de l'Université McGill. Au cours de ses études de droit, elle a reçu le prix de rédaction J.S.D. Tory pour un essai sur le statut des droits économiques dans le cadre de la Charte canadienne. Elle s'est portée volontaire pour le programme de représentation étudiante de McGill et elle a reçu le prix du directeur pour son travail sur deux différends, l'un concernant des élections étudiantes et l'autre étant un grief académique. Elle a été rédactrice bilingue de la Revue de Droit de McGill.
Avant le droit, Carmen a poursuivi ses études de maîtrise et de doctorat en littérature comparée (française et allemande) à l’Université Western Ontario, où elle a reçu la médaille d’or du gouverneur général.
Carmen est activement impliquée dans la communauté. Elle a été membre du comité de technologie de l'Association des avocats du comté de Carleton et elle fait régulièrement du bénévolat à la clinique Pro Bono Legal Help Ontario au palais de justice d'Ottawa. Elle donne régulièrement des conférences dans le domaine de la planification successorale et elle participe aux ateliers d’entrepreneuriat. Elle siège au conseil d'administration de Parrot Partners Canada, un organisme de bienfaisance voué à la réhabilitation éthique des perroquets.
Quand Carmen ne travaille pas, elle prend des leçons de sifflement auprès de ses perroquets, alors qu'elle essaie de leur inculquer une appréciation pour les standards de conduite raisonnable.
Carmen est titulaire d’un baccalauréat combiné en droit commun et en droit civil (BCL/JD) de l'Université McGill. Au cours de ses études de droit, elle a reçu le prix de rédaction J.S.D. Tory pour un essai sur le statut des droits économiques dans le cadre de la Charte canadienne. Elle s'est portée volontaire pour le programme de représentation étudiante de McGill et elle a reçu le prix du directeur pour son travail sur deux différends, l'un concernant des élections étudiantes et l'autre étant un grief académique. Elle a été rédactrice bilingue de la Revue de Droit de McGill.
Avant le droit, Carmen a poursuivi ses études de maîtrise et de doctorat en littérature comparée (française et allemande) à l’Université Western Ontario, où elle a reçu la médaille d’or du gouverneur général.
Carmen est activement impliquée dans la communauté. Elle a été membre du comité de technologie de l'Association des avocats du comté de Carleton et elle fait régulièrement du bénévolat à la clinique Pro Bono Legal Help Ontario au palais de justice d'Ottawa. Elle donne régulièrement des conférences dans le domaine de la planification successorale et elle participe aux ateliers d’entrepreneuriat. Elle siège au conseil d'administration de Parrot Partners Canada, un organisme de bienfaisance voué à la réhabilitation éthique des perroquets.
Quand Carmen ne travaille pas, elle prend des leçons de sifflement auprès de ses perroquets, alors qu'elle essaie de leur inculquer une appréciation pour les standards de conduite raisonnable.
RABIA SINGH
Rabia Singh, our law clerk and administrative assistant, is a graduate of Carleton University (M.A. in English) and of Delhi University (B.A. in Commerce). Rabia brings to the team her extensive experience in communications, project management and customer relations, as well as her outstanding work ethic. Her ability to respond to client needs, combined with a solid understanding of our firm's vision, makes her an essential part of the team.
Rabia came to the firm armed with a firm grasp of essential technology and software, accounting knowledge, and an excellent ability to research and absorb information which she gained through academic training and her versatile work experience. She quickly became involved in every aspect of the firm's administration, and became a skilled and agile law clerk. She provides knowledgeable support in our real estate, estates, and corporate matters.
Rabia's enterprising spirit, solution-oriented thinking and unfailingly cheerful enthusiasm make her a joy to deal with. She is also good at making punny jokes.
Rabia Singh, our law clerk and administrative assistant, is a graduate of Carleton University (M.A. in English) and of Delhi University (B.A. in Commerce). Rabia brings to the team her extensive experience in communications, project management and customer relations, as well as her outstanding work ethic. Her ability to respond to client needs, combined with a solid understanding of our firm's vision, makes her an essential part of the team.
Rabia came to the firm armed with a firm grasp of essential technology and software, accounting knowledge, and an excellent ability to research and absorb information which she gained through academic training and her versatile work experience. She quickly became involved in every aspect of the firm's administration, and became a skilled and agile law clerk. She provides knowledgeable support in our real estate, estates, and corporate matters.
Rabia's enterprising spirit, solution-oriented thinking and unfailingly cheerful enthusiasm make her a joy to deal with. She is also good at making punny jokes.
Some of our services include:
Real Estate: purchases and sales, new-build home and condominium purchases, mortgages, subdivisions, severances commercial purchases, commercial leases.
Corporate and Commercial Law: Incorporations, amalgamations, dissolutions, continuances, leases, contract drafting, review, and advice, purchase and sale of businesses and commercial real estate, business name registrations, corporate record keeping, corporate governance, annual maintenance, internal policies, professional corporations, estate planning for business owners or shareholders.
Wills and Estates: Wills, powers of attorney for property and personal care, estate planning, estate administration, passing of accounts, trusts.
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Trusts, substitute decisions, and estate litigation, land disputes, breach of contract, employment disputes, insurance disputes, bankruptcy, and corporate disputes. Please Note: we do not accept litigation matters on a contingency basis
Other Services: Notarizations, statutory declarations, affidavits.
The above list is provided for reference only. Please contact us if you require assistance and are unsure if we can help.. If we do not provide the type of service you require, we may be able to refer you to someone who does.
Real Estate: purchases and sales, new-build home and condominium purchases, mortgages, subdivisions, severances commercial purchases, commercial leases.
Corporate and Commercial Law: Incorporations, amalgamations, dissolutions, continuances, leases, contract drafting, review, and advice, purchase and sale of businesses and commercial real estate, business name registrations, corporate record keeping, corporate governance, annual maintenance, internal policies, professional corporations, estate planning for business owners or shareholders.
Wills and Estates: Wills, powers of attorney for property and personal care, estate planning, estate administration, passing of accounts, trusts.
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Trusts, substitute decisions, and estate litigation, land disputes, breach of contract, employment disputes, insurance disputes, bankruptcy, and corporate disputes. Please Note: we do not accept litigation matters on a contingency basis
Other Services: Notarizations, statutory declarations, affidavits.
The above list is provided for reference only. Please contact us if you require assistance and are unsure if we can help.. If we do not provide the type of service you require, we may be able to refer you to someone who does.
CONTACT US
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Ritchie & Baru
Bell Mews 205-2039 Robertson Road Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM or by appointment Telephone: (613) 224-6674 Fax: (613) 505-9639 Email: info@rbln.ca Stephen Ritchie: sritchie@rbln.ca Carmen Baru: cbaru@rbln.ca Rabia Singh: rsingh@rbln.ca |