Welcome

We have been serving the community for over 30 years. When you are buying or selling your home, you need careful attention to detail. When you are preparing your Will or Powers of Attorney, you want your instructions to be followed. When you’re facing legal challenges in the workplace or in your marriage, you need answers tailored to your specific needs. We can help whether you are legally married or common law. We can assist you with Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements and Separation Agreements. You want someone to listen to your concerns.

We care for our clients. That is easy to say.  What do we mean?  When we agree to take on your problem, we want you to know that a burden has been lifted from your shoulders.  The team at Mackenzie & Mackenzie will keep you informed and seek your input on all steps of your matter.  You will always know the status of your dispute and the next step to take.  We will call you.  We will write to you.  You will always know where you stand.

Our Philosophy

Trust

Our first focus in our firm philosophy is on integrity and trust. A solid lawyer-client relationship can’t exist in the absence of trust; therefore, we strive every day to foster trust that leads to a productive and mutually beneficial lawyer-client relationship. While we work daily to build trust with our clients, we also strive to maintain our good reputation and trust with opposing counsel and the tribunals before which we appear. We believe that by promoting professionalism and civility in all aspects of our legal representation, mutual respect and trust allow us to advocate effectively for our clients.

Service

Our firm philosophy is also based on clear communication and prompt service. We provide sound solutions to our clients’ legal problems in an efficient manner. We have a dedicated team of professionals that understands your needs. Your needs come first in our client focused culture.

Commitment

Lastly, in our firm philosophy, we are guided by the commitment to represent our clients zealously in the most cost effective manner, without sacrificing quality. To that end, we strive to be proactive, not reactive. In order to fulfill our philosophy, we are committed to make an early determination of the merits of each case in order to decide how a matter should be resolved. We realize that not every case should be settled, nor should every case be tried. By focusing on the commitment to provide sound advice and counsel on specific needs, we can offer solutions that make business sense.

Areas of Practice

Family Law

Family legal issues can often be painful; our team are here to relieve some of that burden. Our collaborative approach puts you and your dependents needs first, allowing you to focus on moving forward.

Mackenzie & Mackenzie lawyers can work with you on:

  • Separation
  • Divorce
  • Parenting time & decision-making responsibility arrangements (formerly referred to as “access” and “custody”)
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Settling financial affairs
  • Child protection

Real Estate

Whether you are buying, selling or re-financing, our dedicated team is here to help.

Employment Law

We act for employees who have been wrongfully dismissed or discriminated against in the workplace. If you have questions, please give us a call.

Wills & Estates

You want to leave your estate to your loved ones. You want to ensure that all contingencies are covered. You want to leave a clearly worded Will. We will spend time ensuring that your wishes are clearly set out in your Will and Powers of Attorney. If you have been named as executor in a Will and need legal advice on your obligations and duties, we can help.

Together we can help you move forward, to achieving your goals.

Our People

Cynthia L. Mackenzie, B.A., LL.B.

Senior Lawyer + Owner of Mackenzie & Mackenzie Lawyers

Cynthia Lynn Mackenzie was born and raised in London, Ontario.  She attended McGill University obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in English in 1984.  Returning to London, she obtained her law degree at the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1987. After Articling at Lerners LLP she was admitted to the bar of the Law Society of upper Canada in March 1989.

Cynthia and her husband raised 3 children in London. Cynthia represents children caught in child protection or custody + access disputes on behalf of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. She is also a Dispute Resolution Officer for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Family Court.

With over 30 years of Experience, Cynthia has appeared before Trial Courts, Appellate Courts and numerous tribunals. She is a well respected member of the Middlesex Law Associate and Middlesex Family Law Association.

Lisa McPhee

Senior Family Law Clerk

Lisa McPhee was born and raised in London, Ontario.  She attended Fanshawe College obtaining her Legal Assistant Diploma in 1992 and has worked in a law firm setting for the majority of the last 29 years.    Lisa is the Senior Family Law Clerk at Mackenzie Law Professional Corporation and works directly with Cynthia L. Mackenzie and other members of our firm who assist clients through the separation and divorce process including children’s issues.

Isobel Gungor

Law Clerk

Isobel M. Gungor attended Fanshawe College obtaining her Law Clerk Diploma in 2023, where she was a recipient of the President’s Honour Roll award. Isobel is a Law Clerk at Mackenzie Law Professional Corporation and works directly with Cynthia L. Mackenzie and other members of our firm who assist clients through the various areas of practice our firm covers.

Ann Marie Gokey

Real Estate Clerk

Ann Marie will be your right hand woman for any real estate matters at Mackenzie & Mackenzie.

Patti Mitchell

Bookkeeper

Patti Mitchell moved to London in 1991, just after obtaining her Business Administration diploma in Accounting. She spent 9 years gaining experience in the accounting department of a prominent Law Firm, before leaving to pursue a career as an independent contractor. She has spent the last 20 years providing bookkeeping services to several boutique and solo Law Firms.