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	I. Paul Shaw, B.A., LL.B. shaw@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 233 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Assistant: Donna donna@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 236 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Biography: Paul was called to the Bar in 1976 and has practiced law in Collingwood since that time. Prior to passing the Bar, Paul completed an elementary school teaching certificate from Stratford Teachers College and earned a B.A. at the University of Western. He eventually decided to go on and attend law school at the same institution where he graduated with an LL.B. in 1974. It was during his tenure at law school that Paul met his now long time colleague and partner of 30 years, Brian McLellan. Paul has been active as a volunteer in the community as well as with charitable and non-profit organizations locally and nationally. Some of these have included Georgian Triangle Ducks Unlimited, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, as well as various political and sports organizations. Paul’s wife Beverley is a successful business person and together they have two children, Destiny and Drew. Destiny completed a B.A. at UWO in 2005 and an associate degree at Parsons (The New School for Design) in Manhattan, New York City in January, 2007. Drew is enrolled at the Richard Ivey School of Business at UWO, after having completed two years of honours economics at the same institution. Paul has been a frequent member of the Canadian National Trapshooting Team and represented Canada at many World Cups, World Championships, Pan American Games as well as the ’96 Olympics in Atlanta. He continues to compete in American Style Trapshooting has been named to the All-American Team 8 times. Paul is also a member in good standing with the Simcoe County Law Association, the Grey County Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Canadian Bar Association. He has appeared in all levels of courts in Ontario, the Alberta Court of Appeal and has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada. Paul’s interests lie in the areas of real estate and development law, estate law, and business and commercial law. Because of his familiarity with firearms, and recreational and competitive shooting issues, Paul is frequently retained to assist firearm owners, clubs, and associations for advice and representation across the province.
	Brian R. McLellan, B.A., LL.B. mclellan@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 223 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Assistant: Tracy tracy@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 231 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) [Biography will be available in the near future.]
	James A. Ironside, B.A., LL.B. ironside@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 224 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Assistant: Denise denise@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 226 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Biography: Jim Ironside was called to the Bar in 1985. He has practiced law continuously since that time with Shaw, McLellan and Ironside. Jim served his articles with Paul Shaw and Brian McLellan, commencing in 1983, after graduating from the University of Windsor Law School. He has been a partner with the law firm since 1988. A graduate of St. Mary’s Separate School and Collingwood Collegiate Institute, Jim has been very active in the community since his return from law school. He is a member of the Collingwood Progress Club, and the Knight’s of Columbus. Jim has also coached hockey, soccer and baseball a great deal, as well as serving on the Executive of the local girls hockey association. Marlene and Jim first met in Grade 9, at CCI. They dated for almost 10 years and were married in 1981. The Ironside’s have 4 children – Stephanie, Robert, Andrea and Mark, all of whom are either away at, or recently concluded their University educations. Jim’s interest in law is focused on litigation. He has practiced extensively in the areas of personal injury, civil litigation and family law. Jim has practiced in every Trial and Appellate level court in Ontario, has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, and has been accredited in the Provinces of Alberta and Nova Scotia. In addition Jim has substantial experience in real estate, wills and estates, and commercial law. He is able to draw from a broad base of experience with a view to serving the best interests of his clients. Jim is a member in good standing with the Ontario Trial Lawyer’s Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Simcoe County Law Association, where he takes a leadership role and has held a number of Executive positions (currently Secretary/Treasurer).
	John G. Metras, Q.C. metras@smilaw.ca 705-445-1382 Ext. 232 (t) 705-445-7042 (f) Biography: John Metras was called to the bar in 1966 after obtaining his L.L.B. from the University of Western Ontario, in 1964. John and his wife Sheila moved from London to Thornbury in 1973. They have three children, John, Justin and Jane, as well as six grandchildren. Sheila was the executive director of the Georgian Triangle Tourist Association. She recently retired from the position, which she held for 28 years. John acquired the Thornbury law practice of the late Elmore C. Carr Q.C. in 1970. John ran the private practice until 1978, when he sold it to Shaw and McLellan. John was then appointed City Solicitor for the City of Brampton, a position which he held for 25 years. When John semi-retired in 2003, he returned to a limited private practice where he is an Associate with Shaw, McLellan and Ironside. He currently practices predominantly in municipal, and planning and development law. His major client is the Town of Blue Mountains. John has been actively involved over the years in a number of community organizations, most recently as Chairman of the Town of the Blue Mountains Recreation co.