Meet The Team

Sylvia A. LaFontaine

Founding & Managing Partner

Sylvia A. LaFontaine is the founder and Managing Partner of Hamilton Legal Group. She holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the progressive University of Windsor Faculty of Law. Sylvia began her legal career as a sole practitioner in rural southwestern Ontario, with a focus on real estate transactions, before serving as an Investigator with the Ministry of the Attorney General and as Director of Healing and Wellness for the Métis Nation of Ontario. While living in New Mexico, Sylvia also founded Hero’s Hangout, a full resource and recreation centre for Veterans and their families.

Sylvia now specializes in estate law, estate litigation, and administrative law matters and has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Small Claims Court, the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Human Rights Tribunal and various professional disciplinary bodies.

During law school, Sylvia established the second Aboriginal Legal Aid Clinic in Ontario, which was later incorporated into the Legal Aid-funded L.A.W Windsor program, which is still active today. Sylvia is an active member of the Estate’s Section of Hamilton Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association, Rotary Club International, and the Canadian Federation of University Women. As a strong champion for community connection and wellness Sylvia has joined the Innovation Lab to complete the roll out of her upcoming App. Please call or email her today for assistance.

Ting Lu

Legal Professional

Ting Lu is a legal professional with over a decade of experience in both China and Canada. Her diverse background in China spans primary and secondary markets and private equity investment fund companies, with expertise in government guide fund management, corporate equity investment, private equity fund operation management, and financial services related to investment and financing. Since 2019, Ting has been practising independently, developing her ability to plan and manage cases, draft legal documents, and navigate litigation complexities.

Currently advancing her legal expertise in Canada, Ting is pursuing her National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Lawyer Licensing through Hamilton Legal Group and has completed her LLM in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, specializing in administrative law and commercial matters. She also contributes to her community through volunteer work, enhancing patient experiences and supporting community initiatives.

Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Ting brings a global perspective and a disciplined work ethic to her role. Her resilience, adaptability, and commitment to legal excellence make her a valuable asset to our team.

Our Vision

To be a leading law firm in Hamilton, recognized for our dedication to excellence, client satisfaction, and community impact.

Our Mission

To provide dedicated, personalized legal services that empower our clients to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity.

Core Values

Integrity, compassion, and professionalism guide every aspect of our practice, ensuring we deliver high-quality legal solutions.