A Trusted, Experienced
Northumberland Law Firm

Welcome to MacDonald,
Charette & Associates

MacDonald, Charette & Associates are highly respected, effective and experienced.

William MacDonald,
Barrister, Solicitor
& Notary Public

Alexander Scanlon
B.A., J.D., Lawyer

Jessica Polley,
Paralegal

MacDonald, Charette & Associates are proud supporters of Cobourg Rotary!

The Rotary Club of Cobourg is pulling out all the stops in giving back to our community. Even if we can't have the usual Ribfest this year, in Victoria Park, WE CAN STILL CELEBRATE!

Pre-order Your Ribfest Dinners Now!

Our Services

REAL ESTATE

Whether you are buying, selling or financing we will be there to advise you, protect you and complete your real estate transaction.

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PARALEGAL SERVICES

Small Claims Court and residential Landlord and Tenant matters. We bring good business sense to resolving disputes.

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WILLS & ESTATES

We ensure that your estate planning needs are met with a properly written Will and Powers of Attorney. Ensure the legacy you want.

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FAMILY LAW
SERVICES

We will provide you with the advice and representation you need in resolving your family law matters.

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CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW

Businesses trust MacDonald, Charette & Associates for expert legal advice crucial to start, buy, or sell a business.

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CONTACT US TODAY

We are committed to providing timely, personalized and expert service. We take a client focused approach in handling your legal issues.

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From Our Blog

Leaky Basements, Mould & Deception

November 6, 2019

As fall moves on, and summer becomes a distant memory, much of the real estate purchased throughout the summer will begin to reveal some unfortunate defects. As the autumn rains pick up, basements begin to spring leaks, mould grows and things begin to fall apart. Some of these defects are easily fixed. Many require large…

Navigating A Settlement Conference

October 8, 2019

Whether you are a Plaintiff or a Defendant in a Small Claims Court matter, you are generally required to attend a Settlement Conference. Settlement Conference is a Court attendance where the parties to a Small Claims Court matter and their legal representatives, if retained, will meet with a Deputy Judge or referee to discuss the…

What is a Paralegal and what can a Paralegal do for you?

September 4, 2019

In the Province of Ontario, paralegals are legal professionals who are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to supply specific legal services including providing legal advice and representation for clients in some Courts such as small claims court, provincial offences court for traffic offences and minor criminal offences, and administrative tribunals such as the…