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Meet Carrie Low – The House Lawyer
With nearly 25 years experience, Carrie Low has dedicated herself to the practice of law, specializing in assisting families safeguard their most cherished assets – their homes and legacies. With her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to her clients, she has become a trusted ally to her countless clients. Carrie’s service extends beyond the legalities of real estate law and estate planning. She focuses on making client’s feel empowered during the real estate and estate planning process. Carrie’s passion for preserving what matters most is at the core of her legal career, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking to protect their homes and leave a lasting legacy.
Carrie graduated from University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and International Development in 1994. She graduated from Queen’s University law school with an LL.B in 1997 and was called to the Ontario bar in 1999. She was an associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon in Toronto before joining the in-house law department at Royal Bank where she practiced law for 17 years in the areas of consumer contracts, marketing and advertising (Competition Act), corporate sponsorship, credit and banking compliance. In 2017 she joined in association with Richard Irvine, forming Irvine & Low. She practices in the areas of real estate, estate planning and will preparation. Carrie and her family relocated to Cobourg in 2007. She is the Vice-Chair at the Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation and a former member of the Board of Directors for Northumberland County’s La Jeunesse Youth Choirs.
Contact Carrie
Barrister & Solicitor
 905.372.5449 |
 carrie@thehouselawyer.ca |
Christine Wilkinson
ASSISTS WITH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS FOR CARRIE LOW
Christine has worked as a law clerk in Northumberland County for more than 23 years. She joined Carrie as her real estate clerk in 2019. Christine and her family live in Gores Landing and they love being close to the shores of Rice Lake. Christine works closely with Carrie Low and her clients as they navigate the legal matters of buying, selling and refinancing their properties. Friendly, and approachable, when Christine is not waiting on hold with one of the banks or water heater companies, she can be found trolling realtor.ca. She loves dogs and would love it if you would, please, bring your dog with you to your signing meeting with Carrie.
 905.372.5449 |
 christine@thehouselawyer.ca |
905.372.5449
christine@thehouselawyer.ca
Judy Simpson
RECEPTIONIST AND LEGAL ASSISTANT TO OUR STAFF
Judy worked with Richard Irvine for more than 30 years and she continues to be an invaluable resource for Carrie Low at The House Lawyer. She retired in 2022, but in 2023, she decided she missed the excitement of a small town law practice and agreed to come back to work with Carrie, part time, as receptionist, office manager, booker of appointments and generally acting as a very recognizable voice on the phone for so many of our clients. If you ever worked with Richard Irvine or his father, Mr. James Irvine, then chances are you have met Judy.
| 905.372.5449 |
judy@thehouselawyer.ca |
905.372.5449
judy@thehouselawyer.ca
Richard Irvine
RETIRED LAWYER
Richard Irvine, a familiar figure in the legal landscape of Northumberland County for over 45 years, has officially retired. Richard’s unwavering commitment to his community and clients is widely recognized. Throughout his illustrious career, he epitomized the values of professionalism, integrity, and a profound dedication to his clients. His extensive legal experience made him a trusted advisor to countless families and fellow lawyers, including Carrie Low, who had the privilege of working alongside him. Richard’s legacy endures through The House Lawyer team’s ongoing dedication to his real estate clients.
Thank you, Richard, for all the remarkable years!
We so appreciated the competence, organization and speed with which your firm handled our recent real estate transaction. We were impressed, and grateful to have been referred your way.
K.H
Carrie and Christine are the ultimate duo — they made me and my partner feel so at ease during the otherwise stressful and overwhelming process of buying our first home. Their kindness and patience made all the difference! Carrie walked us through every single step and explained things in very accessible language, giving examples and tips along the way to make all the legal jargon digestible and understandable. I will absolutely be returning to Carrie and Christine for my future legal needs. They are a joy to work with!
E.Q
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