About Us

Passageway Law is a modern legal firm that uses a unique combination of science, art & technology to empower you to navigate life's legal events with confidence and ease.

Our Name & Logo

When we started Passageway Law, we wanted to abandon the traditional way of naming a law firm – with the partners’ names. Instead we wanted a name that communicates the modern firm we aspire to be.

The name we chose, Passageway Law, reflects a firm that is welcoming, warm, innovative, and – of course – one that serves the Peterborough & The Kawarthas community.

While the river in our logo represents power, it also represents efficiency and simplicity – rivers will always find the best path. And when you need legal support through life’s stages, we want Passageway Law to be your best partner – helping you chart your course and navigate the river’s flow in the best way possible.

The balsam fir trees in our logo represent positive movement forward as we rise to meet the challenges and opportunities in front of us. The balsam fir tree is also the official tree of New Brunswick — where Meryn grew up and Rob attended law school.

  • Our Vision

    We envision legal engagements that follow a river’s flow – powerfully seeking the easiest and most efficient path.

  • Our Purpose

    We exist to be our clients’ guide, their GPS, to find safe passage through life’s legal events, with ease.

  • Our Mission

    We make it easier for the Peterborough community to successfully navigate Family Law, Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Notary, and Business Law events.

Our Values

  • Empathy

    You’re a client, and you’re also a human being. At every step in our engagement, you’ll be treated like the most important person in the room (because you are).

  • Collaboration

    There is no “Wizard of Passageway” hiding behind a curtain. We deeply believe in open communication and collaboration.

  • Integrity

    You would expect nothing less from your legal team – and it starts with the first time you contact us. When we say we’ll call back within a day, you can count on it.

  • Empowerment

    Knowledge is power, and we ensure every detail about your case is clear to you – so you can potentially avoid a legal process in the future.

  • Community

    We’re your neighbours, and you can be sure we’re here to support the causes important to us, to you, and to Peterborough.

Accessibility

Passageway Law strives to build an inclusive community where all people are seen as able, important, and valued. We want our clients to feel empowered when dealing with us, which informs how we approach accessibility.  We recognize that someone with a disability is the expert on what accommodations work for them. While our current physical space has some limitations due to the age of the building, we are ready, willing, and able to explore alternative solutions, including alternative meeting spaces, to best serve our clients.  When you first contact our firm, please let us know how we can best take care of you.