Brian J. Hanna
Practice:
Brian's practice involves all aspects of Real Estate law including Real Estate acquisition, sale, financing, leasing & planning development. This busy Real Estate practice often involves integration and teamwork with other firm lawyers involved in estate administration, corporate & commercial matters, and litigation. In addition, Brian is involved in estate planning as he assists many of his clients in the drafting and preparation of their Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney.
Practice Experience:
Brian began the practice of law in 1975. As a foundation to his current area of expertise, Brian gained experience early in his career as counsel in a wide variety of venues, including:
- Defence Counsel in Criminal trials in Provincial Court, and trials before Judge and Jury in Ontario Superior Court
- Federal Crown Prosecutor on matters involving the Income Tax Act, the Narcotic Control Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, and other Federal statutes
- Counsel for clients in matrimonial matters under the Divorce Act, and the Family Law Act
- Has appeared before various boards and in hearings including, the Ontario Municipal Board, Advisory Review Board (Mental Health Act), Workmen's Compensation Board and Assessment Review Board
- Has appeared before local municipal councils, committees of adjustment, property and development committees and land division committees
- Counsel for the defence in a Military Court Marshal
Brian's true area of expertise has evolved into Real Estate law. In over thirty years of practice, Brian has been the solicitor for clients in over fifteen thousand Real Estate transactions of every type. These transactions have ranged in value from nominal amounts to individual transactions exceeding thirty million dollars in value. Brian has worked closely with Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate sales professionals in Oakville and throughout Ontario. In the past, Brian has acted as solicitor and counsel to the Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board and numerous Condominium Corporations.
Professional Activities:
Brian is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and the Halton County Law Association. He has participated as a panelist and speaker in many seminars in Oakville and other parts of Southern Ontario on topics involving Real Estate law and Estate Planning.
Community Involvement:
In the local community, Brian has been involved and participated on many boards and committees including the Halton County Law Association (past president), Oakville Lions Club (past president), the Oakville Golf Club (past president and club captain), St Mildred's Lightbourn- School board of governors, Oakville Center for the Performing Arts board of directors, Oakville Public Library Development Advisory Committee member, Oakville Historical Society board of directors, Oakville Humane Society board of directors, and many more.
