The positive reputation the firm has built in the region is the result of a long history of hard-work, dedication and community engagement:

History of the Firm

• Originally founded by George G. Albery in 1912, the firm was present at a time of early growth in Meaford and surrounding areas.

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• In 1936, George Albery formed a partnership in law with Colin Bennett, who later became Chief Judge of Grey County and District Courts for Ontario.

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• In 1949, Ian McKay joined the firm, and continued as sole practitioner following Colin Bennett’s appointment as Judge.

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• In 1964, D. Grant Scheifele and Ian McKay formed a partnership in law and carried on the work of providing quality legal services to the residents of Meaford and beyond.

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• In 1982, Ian McKay was appointed Judge to the Court of Bruce County, and later became Judge of the Superior Court of Justice.

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• In 1982, J.C. (Joe) Erskine joins Grant Scheifele in partnership.

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• In 1988, Brian H. Renken joins the firm as an associate lawyer and later joins the partnership, adding his name to the firm shingle.

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• Following the retirements of both Joe Erskine and Grant Scheifele in the 2000s, Brian Renken has carried on the firm’s good name and reputation, adding several qualified associates along the way, with Gavin H. Leitch joining in 2014 and Kayla B. Renken in 2015.