Meet Our Family Law Team

You should be confident that the family law team that you select is knowledgeable, efficient and compassionate.

The members of our team bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each family law file, from the simplest to the most complex. We are a resource upon which our clients can draw at any time.

Tessa M. Bair

Senior Family Law Counsel

Tessa obtained her L.L.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, in 1986.

She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1990 and the Bar of Alberta in 1992.

She has practiced exclusively in the field of Family Law since 1993.


Cheryl A. Blanchard

Senior Law Clerk

Cheryl has been a member of our team since 1995. She obtained her Diploma in Legal Office Administration, through Georgian College, in 1995.

She obtained her Certificate from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario in 1997.


Melissa M. Hill

Legal Assistant

Melissa has been a member of our team since 2005.

She attended the Legal Administration / Law Clerk program at Durham College.


Our team handles a broad range of family law issues, including:

  • divorce
  • separation
  • property division
  • support
  • custody
  • parenting plans
  • access
  • domestic contracts, including, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements and separation agreements.

We strive to obtain optimum results for our clients, by seeking resolutions that are:

  • amicable;
  • cost-effective; and
  • time efficient

whenever possible.

11 Poyntz Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 3N6 Tel.:(705) 720-1090 Fax.:(705) 720-1099 inquiries@bairfamilylaw.com