Sullivan Law Ptbo Opens and begins sharing space with McMichael Davidson
Part of Our community
Contributing to our community is central to who we are and how we practice law—it reflects the values we live by.
For us, being responsible corporate citizens influences how we choose our suppliers (we choose local as much as possible) and how we consider our environmental impact on the broader world. We also regularly give back through our time and financial contributions.
If you would like a member of our team to attend or speak at your event, please contact us at hello@sullivanlawptbo.ca with the event details. This helps us determine whether we’re a good fit to attend. We do our best to participate whenever possible and have previously judged mock trials, shared why we love what we do, and provided legal insights about our practice areas to various community groups.
We’re proud to share that our current and ongoing community grant recipient is Our Daughters’ Home. Our Daughters’ Home is an organization led by a group of parents working to create safe, permanent, and supportive housing in the Peterborough area for their adult daughters with developmental disabilities.
Formed in 2023, the group came together out of a shared concern for the future housing needs of their daughters, recognizing the lack of appropriate public options. Through regular meetings, community outreach, and strategic planning, they are building a sustainable, family-driven housing solution that ensures their daughters will always have a home. We are inspired by their dedication and proud to support their efforts.
Land Acknowledgement
Sullivan Law Ptbo respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg, and specifically in Nogojiwanong, the land now commonly known as Peterborough. The land our office occupies is associated with Rice Lake Treaty #20 of 1818 and the Williams Treaty of 1923.
Our office endeavours to be an embodiment of our values of Kindness and Respect to our clients, our colleagues, and our community. This is who we are and how we practice law. We are grateful to the Indigenous peoples of this territory and in our community for being the stewards and caretakers of this land since time immemorial and in perpetuity. May we honour their teachings and the rich history of this land. May our shared communities foster dialogue and work together towards deconstructing colonial influences at present and into the future.
If you are looking for a will that may have been executed with the following lawyers please contact Sullivan Law Ptbo for assistance:
Scott McMichael - Lois Davidson - William Davidson - His Honour Mr. Justice Richard Batten
Fred Gariepy - Sharon Murphy
Our history
Sullivan Law Ptbo is very proud that it is and will be continuing a legal tradition that began on or about the 1950s with the Honourable Justice Richard Batten and continued with Mr. William Davidson.
Mrs. Lois Davidson then joined Mr. Davidson in his practice. Mrs. Davidson, many believe, was the first female lawyer in Peterborough. Her dedication to the legal community and particularly to the law library caused for it to be named in her honour the ‘Lois C. Davidson Law Library’. Lois continues to be a great supporter and friend of our office.
After Mr. Davidson’s sudden passing, Mr. Scott McMichael joined Lois and McMichael Davidson was created. Mr. McMichael has been carrying on this practice since Mrs. Davidson’s retirement in 2003. On January 1, 2018 Scott McMichael officially transitioned his practice to Sullivan Law Ptbo.
Fred Gariepy and Sharon Murphy were the force behind Gariepy Murphy, which began (where Sullivan Law was located on Sherbrooke Street) in 1984. Their practice grew greatly over the years both from Fred and Sharon’s legal skills and their kind and personable approach with their clients. Fred continued their practice until 2020 when he fully retired and transitioned their practice to Sullivan Law.
In October 2023, Sullivan Law moved to 362 Queen Street to a space that better fits our clients’ needs. Our space is now much more accessible and facilitates mediation sessions in a welcoming environment.
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- 2018
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Sullivan Law Ptbo is awarded Micro Business of the Year by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
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Sullivan Law Ptbo moves into larger, brighter space to better serve our clients
- 2019
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Martha is included in the Inspire Project
- 2020
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