OUR TEAM
Shawn M. FerronBarrister & Solicitor
Matthew J. GysbersBarrister & Solicitor
Abby CorsarReal Estate Legal Assistant
Ilka CorsarFamily Legal Assistant
Brianna CoppoCriminal Legal Assistant
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Shawn M. Ferron
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
Shawn M. Ferron is an experienced attorney who focuses his practice on family law, child protection, real estate and wills & estates.
He is passionate about helping clients during what can be deeply emotional and stressful times. His goal is to ensure that his clients make reasonable and effective decisions that protect their interests. Shawn has joined the Legal Aid Ontario roster in the areas of Family Law and Child Protection. Whether you are a private or legal aid client, he remains committed to you and your case. Matters he’s experienced with include but are not limited to: legal separation, divorce, parenting time and decision making, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic contracts. Shawn was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario where he spent most of his time in one of two places: the rink or the boat. Still today, he remains an avid fisherman and will escape to enjoy a day on the water any chance he gets.
As he’s still relatively new to the area, if you have any Northumberland County fishing tips, he’s all ears!
Mr. Ferron’s
Impressive Past Decade
2016
In 2016, Shawn obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Law and Economics from Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON.
2019
3 years later, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Moncton University’s Faculty of Law in Moncton, NB.
2020
In 2020, he moved to Ottawa, ON and began his articling at Cedric Nahum Law where he gained valuable experience in the areas of criminal and child protection law.
2021
In 2021, he was admitted to the Ontario Bar and shortly thereafter, he made one final re-location to Cobourg, ON.
Here, he began his career as an associate lawyer at ELH Law where he worked alongside accomplished lawyer and founder of the practice, Ms. Ember-Leigh Hamilton.
2023
After taking a couple of years to diligently develop his skills and acquaint himself with the firm and clients, Shawn officially took over the practice in 2023 when Ms. Hamilton took her well-earned retirement!
Then, ELH Law became Ferron Legal…and the rest of the story has yet to be written!
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Matthew J. Gysbers
Barrister | Solicitor
Matthew J. Gysbers is a Junior Lawyer who is eager to continue developing his criminal law repertoire.
Matt graduated with an Honours Bachelor’s degree from Guelph University in 2018 and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Law in 2022. He then articled at Monaco Chartier Criminal Lawyers in Toronto, Ontario in 2023 and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2024. He understands the complexities of the criminal justice system and is committed to helping clients navigate these trying times. As a member of the Legal Aid Ontario criminal law roster, Matt gladly offers his services and support to all those in need, whether they are private or legal aided.
Unlike Shawn; Matt is local to the Northumberland area, having been born and raised in Brighton, Ontario. He is a sports enthusiast with his favourite sports being soccer and tennis, the latter of which he still plays regularly. He, like Shawn, feels most at peace in nature; however, you’re more likely to find Matt trekking on a portage trip than sitting in a boat with a line in the water like Shawn.
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