John has been practicing real estate law for over 32 years with a particular emphasis on commercial real estate / land development and commercial leasing. John joined Bell Baker in 2019 after owning his own firm in Kanata and Almonte for over 18 years. John’s experience extends to all aspects of real estate including environmental law, estate and specialty conveyancing and financing. John has been recognized by the Law Society of Ontario with the designation of Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law. John is a native of Quebec’s Eastern Townships and after graduating from the University of New Brunswick and the University of Ottawa, John and his wife Barb settled in rural Kanata where they have lived for over 30 years. John is a renowned (if not particularly successful) goalie with the West Carleton Oldtimers in Carp, and a rabid Canadiens and Montreal Expos fan. In his “spare” time, John especially enjoys his daily walks with his four dogs.