Brown Beattie O'Donovan
62Developing380 Wellington St 16th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5, Canada
About
Brown Beattie O'Donovan is a full-service law firm in London, Ontario with over 75 years of experience. Their trusts, wills, and estates practice group has decades helping individuals and families with estate planning, powers of attorney, and estate administration.
Senior Care Path Summary
The firm's trusts, wills, and estates team works with clients to craft estate plans tailored to their individual needs. They offer wills and powers of attorney with set fees that vary by complexity. Straightforward wills are typically prepared within 2 weeks, and the firm provides a complete range of services including estate administration, trust creation and validation, living wills, and estate litigation with mediation options. They can also help if you have questions about a will prepared by a lawyer who previously practiced with the firm.
Brown Beattie O'Donovan serves London and Southwestern Ontario with a team of lawyers offering straightforward advice and fair rates. The firm does not accept legal aid, but does respond within 2 business days of initial contact.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed 2026-07-07.
Who This Provider Is Best For
- Seniors planning a will or estate
- Families setting up powers of attorney
- People preparing for estate administration
- Clients with complex trusts or estate disputes
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114 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Wucash
4 weeks ago · via Google
Excellent law firm. Know laws. I have dealt with Curtis on multiple occasions. Excellent lawyer his advice correct and prices fair.
S. Rabia K.
2 months ago · via Google
I am deeply grateful to Mr. Iain D. Sneddon, Melissa Russell, Wendy Miller, Cacee Counter, and the entire team for the exceptional support they provided to me and my family. I have known Mr. Sneddon since 2017. After a long and difficult journey, I returned to him for guidance, and I am truly thankful that I did. Mr. Sneddon brings together what is rare in family law: legal intelligence, sound judgment, emotional discipline, compassion, and a clear understanding of what is truly in a child’s best interests. He handled an extremely emotional and high-conflict family matter with calm, clarity, fairness, integrity, and exceptional skill. Throughout the process, Mr. Sneddon remained composed, analytical, and focused on the larger picture. He understood that the proper outcome in family law is not about destructive “winning,” but about protecting the child, preserving dignity where possible, and guiding the matter toward a fair and meaningful resolution. To me, Mr. Sneddon exemplifies wisdom, professionalism, and taking the high road. His steady approach reflects not only experience, but a genuine devotion to his work and to the families he assists. Melissa and Wendy were also kind, organized, responsive, and supportive throughout the process. Their care and professionalism made an incredibly difficult time feel much more manageable. I felt heard, respected, and well-supported by the entire team. Most importantly, my daughter is happy… and that means everything to me. The outcome exceeded our expectations, and I could not be more thankful for the care, effort, and professionalism shown by Mr. Sneddon and his team. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking strong, wise, and compassionate family law guidance during one of the most difficult chapters of their life.
Carol Allard
5 months ago · via Google
We sold our home last summer and we used Brown Beattie O’Donovan as our law firm. They helped us so much and were so knowledgeable and professional. It is the first time we have sold a house and they made the whole process go very smoothly. Any questions we asked were answered and they responded to any emails or calls promptly. We were very satisfied with the work they did for us.
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Brown Beattie O'Donovan holds a strong 4.4-star rating across 114 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming community.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Warm, welcoming community
- Responsive, helpful communication
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Languages Supported
- English
Location
380 Wellington St 16th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5, Canada
Also serves
- London
- Southwestern Ontario