As a certified specialist I restrict my legal practice to acting for municipalities as well as individuals and companies dealing with municipalities on a variety of legal issues. My area of practice includes: representations before all levels of the courts, a variety of administrative tribunals including the OMB and the NEC and representations before municipal committees and councils; the preparation of letters, specialized legal agreements and documentation; and general advice on all aspects of municipal law. I have experience in and can help you if your legal problems involves: • The Ontario Building Code Act, the  Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Heritage Act, Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act or any other statute or regulation affecting the operation of a municipality • Zoning Bylaw, Official Plan or other Planning Act By-law amendments • Advice on land development matters • Municipal licensing • Fencing, boundary disputes and drainage issues • Severances or minor variances before committees and the OMB • By-law prosecution, defence and drafting • Opposition to a pit or quarry license application under the Aggregate Resources Act • An expropriation • General municipal advice  My background, experience and practice as a sole practitioner enable me to provide quality  attentive municipal legal services at an affordable price.                                  Certified Specialist – Municipal Law Local Government Land Use Planning and Development Law M. Virginia MacLean, Q.C., L.S.M. Barrister & Solicitor © Copyright 2010 M. Virginia MacLean.  Photo of Ms. MacLean by Susan Jacobs Frozen Images Photography May, 2011: I was gratified to learn that I have been elected to the Law Society as the Regional Bencher for Central West.  I want to convey the heartiest of thanks to my many supporters, without whom this would not have been possible.  Click here for complete election results. Disclaimer: The material on this website does not constitute legal advice. See Terms of Use.