Who We Are

Farhood Shamji Lawyers is a law firm based in Waterloo, serving individuals and businesses throughout Waterloo Region. We handle a wide range of legal matters, including estate planning and litigation, real estate and property law, corporate and commercial law, and various civil litigation needs.

Our office is located at 20 Erb Street West Suite 510, making us accessible to clients from Beechwood, Westmount, Laurelwood, Colonial Acres, Eastbridge, and surrounding communities. We focus on providing clear legal guidance and working closely with clients to address their legal concerns in a straightforward manner.

Our Community

Being based in Waterloo means we’re part of the community we serve. Our office location at 20 Erb Street West puts us near local businesses, restaurants, and services that many of our clients use regularly.

We’ve worked with individuals and businesses from across Waterloo Region. Whether someone lives in Colonial Acres, works in Uptown Waterloo, or runs a business in one of the industrial areas, we’re familiar with the local landscape and the legal issues that affect people in our community.

Waterloo Region continues to grow and change, and we see the legal needs that come with that growth. From new homeowners dealing with real estate matters to small businesses navigating corporate issues, we understand the challenges facing people in our area.

Our Firm

Our firm was established to provide legal services to the Waterloo Region community. Since opening our practice, we’ve expanded our services to cover multiple areas of law based on the needs we’ve seen from individuals and businesses in our area.

We’ve developed experience in several practice areas over the years. Our estate practice covers wills, powers of attorney, estate administration, and estate litigation. We also work with clients on real estate transactions, property disputes, corporate matters, and various types of civil litigation.

Our location in Waterloo puts us in the heart of the community we serve. We work with clients from across Waterloo Region, whether they live in established neighborhoods like Beechwood and Westmount or newer areas like Laurelwood and Eastbridge. We’ve also served clients from Kitchener, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.

As our practice has grown, we’ve maintained our focus on clear communication and accessibility. We understand that legal matters can feel overwhelming, so we work to explain things in plain language and keep clients informed throughout their legal matters.

Why Choose Our Firm

When you work with our firm, you’ll receive direct communication about your legal matter. We make ourselves available to answer questions and provide updates as your case progresses. We return calls and emails promptly and keep you informed about what’s happening with your legal issue.

Our office is conveniently located in Waterloo with accessible parking and office space. We offer flexible meeting times to accommodate work schedules and other commitments. If you can’t come to our office, we can often arrange phone or video consultations.

We handle a broad range of legal matters, which means you can work with us for different legal needs over time. Whether you need help with an injury claim today and an estate plan tomorrow, we’re equipped to assist with multiple areas of law.

Our fee structures are discussed upfront. We explain how billing works for your type of legal matter before we begin work. For some cases, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. For other matters, we use hourly billing or flat fees depending on what makes sense for the work involved.

We’re licensed to practice law in Ontario and maintain our professional obligations as required by the Law Society of Ontario. Our office is located at 20 Erb Street West Suite 510, Waterloo, Ontario. You can reach us by phone or through our website to schedule a consultation and discuss your legal needs.

Our Team

E. Wayne Farhood

B.A., J.D.
Barrister-Solicitor-Notary

Jamil Shamji

B.A., J.D.
Barrister-Solicitor-Notary

Rachel Dostle

Real Estate Law Clerk

Sarah Amorim

Wills and Estates Clerk

Nikki Vella

Corporate Law Clerk