Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP

Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP Established in 1882, we provide reliable legal assistance to clients throughout Niagara Region and beyond.

Established in 1882, we provide reliable legal assistance to clients throughout the Niagara Region and beyond. We work together as a firm with each department led by a senior partner to give quality service built on team strength. For over one hundred years, we have been committed to the key goal of client satisfaction.

3 Common Personal Injury Mistakes (and how to avoid them)Not seeing a doctor right awayAdmitting fault without legal adv...
07/31/2025

3 Common Personal Injury Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Not seeing a doctor right away
Admitting fault without legal advice
Settling with insurance too quickly

You only get one chance to file your claim, right? Speak with our personal injury team before signing anything.
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: “Constructive Dismissal”Constructive dismissal doesn’t mean being fired — it means your employer changed your job so ...
07/30/2025

: “Constructive Dismissal”

Constructive dismissal doesn’t mean being fired — it means your employer changed your job so drastically that it’s as if you were terminated.

Examples include:
⮞ Sudden demotion without cause
⮞ Major pay cut
⮞ Hostile work environment
⮞ Your rights don’t disappear just because there’s no pink slip.

If your workplace changed for the worse, we’re here to help.
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Wills & Estates Quick Tip: Appoint an Alternate Executor Life is unpredictable. If your first choice can’t serve, who st...
07/30/2025

Wills & Estates Quick Tip: Appoint an Alternate Executor

Life is unpredictable. If your first choice can’t serve, who steps in? Always name a backup executor in your will.

LCW Lawyers ensures your wishes are protected—today and tomorrow.
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Trademark 101: First Use Matters Did you know you don’t need to register a trademark to have rights over it in Canada? I...
07/28/2025

Trademark 101: First Use Matters

Did you know you don’t need to register a trademark to have rights over it in Canada? If documented and defended, your "first use" can protect your brand.

Still, registration makes enforcement easier. Let LCW Lawyers show you how.
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Real Estate Closing Tip: Ask Before You Sign It’s tempting to rush through real estate paperwork. But one missed clause ...
07/24/2025

Real Estate Closing Tip: Ask Before You Sign

It’s tempting to rush through real estate paperwork. But one missed clause can cost thousands.

Ask questions. Understand the obligations. LCW Lawyers ensures your biggest purchase is also your smartest.
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Injured Due to Someone’s Negligence? From slips and falls to vehicle accidents—personal injury law helps you recover los...
07/21/2025

Injured Due to Someone’s Negligence?
From slips and falls to vehicle accidents—personal injury law helps you recover losses from:
• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering

LCW Lawyers ensures you're not alone in your recovery journey.
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Did You Know? In Ontario, non-unionized employees still have workplace rights. If you’ve been:• Constructively dismissed...
07/15/2025

Did You Know? In Ontario, non-unionized employees still have workplace rights. If you’ve been:
• Constructively dismissed
• Harassed
• Denied proper termination pay

It might be time to speak to an employment lawyer. LCW Lawyers stands with workers and employers alike.
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Legal Checklist for New CorporationsAre you thinking of incorporating it? Make sure you:⮞ Choose the right business stru...
07/11/2025

Legal Checklist for New Corporations

Are you thinking of incorporating it? Make sure you:
⮞ Choose the right business structure
⮞ Draft clear shareholder agreements
⮞ Keep minute books updated
⮞ Register your name & trademarks
⮞ Understand your tax and legal obligations

LCW Lawyers helps your business grow with confidence.
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Construction Law Tip: Delay ≠ Disaster (If You're Prepared) ⮞ Construction delays happen—but who’s responsible? ⮞ Always...
07/10/2025

Construction Law Tip: Delay ≠ Disaster (If You're Prepared)

⮞ Construction delays happen—but who’s responsible?
⮞ Always clarify delay clauses in your contract
⮞ Keep documentation updated
⮞ Communicate changes in writing

Not sure where to begin? LCW Lawyers helps contractors and owners minimize risks.
📞 Call us at 905-641-1551
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Business Dispute? Think Commercial Litigation ⮞ Non-payment by a client ⮞ Trademark infringement ⮞ Misrepresentation in ...
07/10/2025

Business Dispute? Think Commercial Litigation

⮞ Non-payment by a client
⮞ Trademark infringement
⮞ Misrepresentation in a sale
⮞ Breach of confidentiality

Commercial disputes can hit hard. Stay protected by LCW's experienced legal strategies.

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🌐 Visit www.lcwlawyers.com

4 Signs You May Have a Civil Litigation ClaimA contract was broken without warningYou've experienced damages due to some...
07/07/2025

4 Signs You May Have a Civil Litigation Claim
A contract was broken without warning
You've experienced damages due to someone's negligence
A partnership dispute is spiralling
You're being sued and need a defence

Know your rights before it escalates—LCW Lawyers are here to help.
📞 Call us at 905-641-1551
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: “Delegated Authority” Used in Administrative & Municipal Law, this refers to powers given to municipalities or local ...
07/04/2025

: “Delegated Authority”

Used in Administrative & Municipal Law, this refers to powers given to municipalities or local boards by the provincial government.

Example: Zoning decisions or bylaws passed by city council. Why it matters: When local governments act outside of this, the law can be challenged.

🧭 Unsure how a bylaw affects your property or business? LCW Lawyers can guide you.
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Saint Catharines, ON
L2R6Z1

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