when it MATTERS

Welcome to fieldstone law, formerly frederikse law.

Most people don't call a lawyer because they're having an ordinary day. They're buying their first home, selling the business they spent years building, signing a lease, planning for their parents or finally getting a will in place. Sometimes something has happened that they weren't expecting at all, and they're suddenly the executor of an estate with no idea what they're supposed to do next.

Fieldstone Law is a Burlington law firm helping individuals, families and business owners navigate those moments through business law, real estate, wills and estates.

In the 25+ years of practicing law, we’ve learned that what's routine to us probably isn't routine to you. We take the time to understand what's happening, explain the legal part clearly and help you make the decisions that come next.

how we help

REAL ESTATE LAW

For most people, a real estate transaction is about much more than the paperwork. It could be the first house you've ever bought, the family home you're finally ready to sell, an investment property or a commercial space that represents the next stage of your business.

Fieldstone works with buyers, sellers, investors and business owners across Burlington, Halton Region and Hamilton on residential and commercial real estate transactions, condominium purchases, financing, refinancing and commercial leasing. There are a lot of moving pieces between signing an agreement and getting the keys, and our role is to take care of the legal ones while making sure you understand what's happening along the way.

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WILLS + ESTATES

Conversations about wills and estates often start at home long before anyone calls a lawyer. A parent may be getting older. You may have young children and realize you still haven't made a will. Someone in the family may be wondering who should act as executor or make decisions if a parent can no longer make them independently.

Fieldstone Law helps individuals and families with wills, powers of attorney and estate planning, [as well as the administration of an estate after someone dies]. If you've been named executor and aren't sure what you're responsible for or where to begin, we can help you work through that too.

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BUSINESS LAW

As a business grows, the legal questions tend to grow with it. The company that began with one or two people may eventually have shareholders, financing, employees, contracts, a commercial lease and a very different level of risk than it did at the beginning. Eventually, the conversation may turn to succession or selling the business altogether.

Fieldstone Law works with businesses in Burlington, Halton Region and Hamilton on incorporation, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and financing, reorganizations, business purchases and sales, succession and commercial leasing.

Founder Barbara Frederikse spent 14 years practising commercial law on Bay Street before building her practice in Burlington. That experience gives Fieldstone Law an understanding of complex commercial matters without losing sight of the practical realities of running a privately held business.

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MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CHANGES YOUR PERSPECTIVE.

After more than 25 years practising law, Barbara Frederikse has seen many situations that appear similar on paper but are very different once you understand the people, businesses and families involved.

Before founding her practice in Burlington, Barbara spent 14 years practising commercial law on Bay Street. She brought that experience with her when she built what is now Fieldstone Law, with the belief that good legal advice starts with understanding what a client is actually trying to accomplish.

Today, the Fieldstone team works with individuals, families and businesses across Burlington, Halton Region, Hamilton and beyond. The experience is there when a matter becomes complicated, but clients also have a team they can talk to, ask questions of and rely on to explain what comes next.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

In the last 25+ years of practicing law, we've learned that when two things look similar, they are never the same. Our team works to understand your individual needs so we can provide sound advice that assists in making solid decisions. When it comes to law, there is no one-size-fits-all. It's about creating a clear path that gets you where you need to be.

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THE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK BEFORE THEY CALL A LAWYER.

A lot of legal questions don't sound particularly legal when they first come up.

Families wonder whether Mom should still be managing everything herself, who should be named executor or whether it's finally time to update wills that haven't been looked at in years. Business owners wonder whether they really need a shareholder agreement, what happens when a partner wants out or how early they should start planning to sell a company they've spent decades building. First-time home buyers simply want to know when they're supposed to get a lawyer involved.

Those are the conversations we want our blog to answer. We'll take the legal subjects we deal with every day and connect them to the real situations that cause people to start searching for answers in the first place.

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rECENT AWARDS 

Trusted by Our Clients

  • I just recently closed on my condo and would 100% recommend this law firm for any real estate services! Vanessa answered every frantic phone call and email I had in such a timely manner and made the whole process seem easy and stress-free! I will be using them again in the future and can’t thank them enough for their services!

    CANDACE
    Milton, ON

  • My partner and I recently were consulted by Frederikse Law. They patiently walked us through our first business acquisition and were kind enough to ensure we did not incur major expenses. This was especially notable, as they were able to conduct much of the business throughout the Christmas holiday season. Thank you Max and Adeola for your help!

    KFB

  • I have known Barbara, and had dealings with her Firm, for several years with respect to my clients and certain of my own planning. The recurring experience has been a knowledgeable / experienced and responsive team. I am grateful I forged this great connection and for my clients!

    RICHARD
    Oakville, ON

  • I was referred to Barbara in order to facilitate the recent sale of my business. I found Barbara to be the consummate professional. Pleasant, confident and poised, she guided me through the sale process, maximizing my return while insulating me from any type of legal peril along the way. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Barbara and her very capable team for any type of legal requirement you might have.

    DAVID
    Cobourg, ON

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OUR ADVISORS

WHEN SOMETHING IMPORTANT IS HAPPENING, START WITH A CONVERSATION.

You don't have to know exactly what legal service you need before you get in touch. Tell us what's happening and we'll help you determine what comes next.