Robert Riopelle, Partner
Telephone: (613) 834-4800
Fax: (613) 834-4828
Email: robert@rglaw.ca
Robert is the managing partner of Riopelle Group Professional Corporation. He is bilingual and was called to the bar in February 1997.
Robert earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa (French Common Law program), as well as a Bachelor of Social Sciences and Bachelor of Business Administration.
Areas of Practice
· Corporate law
· Business law
· Residential and commercial real estate
Professional Activities
Robert is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the County of Carleton Law Association.
Community Involvement
Robert has a keen interest in politics and has volunteered with various boards and community projects. He has also been a coach and parent volunteer for many of his children’s teams and activities as they have grown up.
Eleanor Baccega, Partner
Telephone: (705) 264-9591
Fax: (705) 264-1393
Email: eleanor@rglaw.ca
Eleanor Baccega is a partner with Riopelle Group Professional Corporation.
She was admitted to the bar in January 2008 after earning a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa in 2006. Eleanor also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) degree from Carleton University.
Areas of Practice
· Corporate law
· Business law
· Residential and commercial real estate
· Wills and Estates
· Notary services
Professional Activities
Eleanor is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Cochrane Law Association.
Community Involvement
Since 2016, Eleanor has served as the President of Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins (ACT), a local food security charity. She has also previously represented local businesses as a member of the Board of Directors for the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and is a strong supporter of many local non-profit organizations.
Mathieu Lambert-Bélanger, Partner
Telephone: (705) 264-9591
Fax: (705) 264-1393
Email: mathieu@rglaw.ca
Mathieu Lambert-Bélanger is a partner with Riopelle Group Professional Corporation.
He is bilingual and was called to the bar in June 2009. He graduated from the Université de Moncton with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008 and earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the Université d’Ottawa in 2005.
Areas of Practice
· Residential Real Estate Law
· Wills and Estates
· Federal Crown agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada
· Provincial Offences Act prosecutor
Professional Activities
Mathieu is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Cochrane Law Society.
Community Involvement
He is a member of the Board of Directors with the Timmins and District Hospital Foundation.
Mélanie M. Nylund, Partner
Telephone: (613) 834-4800
Fax: (613) 834-4828
Email: melanie@rglaw.ca
Mélanie Nylund is a partner with Riopelle Group Professional Corporation.
She is bilingual and was called to the bar in 2011. Mélanie holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa (French Common Law program) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta.
Areas of Practice
· Real Estate Law
· Family Law
· Wills and Estates
Professional Activities
Mélanie is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the County of Carleton Law Association. She is also a member of Business Networking International and the Collaborative Family Law Practice.
Philipe Hoff Hamann, Partner
Telephone: (705) 264-9591
Fax: (705) 264-1393
Email: philipe@rglaw.ca
Philipe is a partner at Riopelle Group Professional Corporation. He is bilingual and was called to the bar in 2022. Phil completed his Juris Doctor degree through the French Common Law program at the University of Ottawa. In addition, he holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Ottawa.
Areas of Practice
· Corporate & Commercial Law
· Wills and Estates
· Real Estate Law
· Federal Crown agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada
· Provincial Offences Act prosecutor
Professional Activities
Philipe is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Cochrane Law Association
Community Involvement
Philipe has been a member of the Regional Cooperative Committee of the Caisse Alliance since 2023. He is also a member of the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Timmins, and a proud native of Hearst, dedicated to serving his community and staying connected with his roots.
Steph Salo, Associate
Telephone: (705) 264-9591
Fax: (705) 264-1393
Email: steph@rglaw.ca
Steph Salo is an associate lawyer at Riopelle Group Professional Corporation.
He is bilingual and was called to the bar in June 2015 after earning a Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University in 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Ottawa.
Areas of Practice
· Federal Crown agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada
· Provincial Offences Act prosecutor
Professional Activities
Steph is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Cochrane Law Association.
Claire Dutrisac, Associate
Telephone: (613) 834-4800
Fax: (613) 834-4828
Email: claire@rglaw.ca
Claire is an associate lawyer at Riopelle Group Professional Corporation.
She is bilingual and was called to the bar in 2019. Claire earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Licence en droit (LL.L) diplomas in the Programme de droit canadien at the University of Ottawa, where she studied both Common Law and Québec Civil Law. She has an undergraduate degree in Conflict Studies and Human Rights (Honours) from the University of Ottawa.
Areas of Practice
· Real Estate Law
· Family Law
· Wills and Estates
Professional Activities
Claire is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario.
Community Involvement
Claire is deeply committed to giving back to the community through various roles by advocating for language rights and recognizing the significant contribution of our Canadian military members.
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