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			Geoffrey P. Spurr 
			Partner
		     
		    
		    
		    905.682.2775, Extension 2 
			Gspurr@wilsonspurrlaw.ca
			 
			
				
				Geoff is a graduate of University of Toronto and received his Juris Doctor   (LLB) degree
				from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. Geoff has   practiced law in St. Catharines
				since his call to the Bar in 1988. He articled   with the law firm of Daniel, Wilson, became
				an associate and then a partner.   In January 2001, together with Robert Wilson he formed
				Wilson, Spurr LLP  to concentrate on their preferred practice areas.
			 
			
			
				Geoff practices primarily in Regulatory Law and Compliance, commercial and business  transactions,
                 real estate and estates.
			 
			
					
			
					Geoff provides strategic counselling services, including strategic communication,  crisis 
                    communication and issue management, public policy advocacy  and stakeholder relations  He provides
                    legal advice and representation to marketing  board clientele of the firm covering all aspects of
                     regulatory governance and  enforcement, government relations, drafting and content of regulations,
                     policies, by-laws,  advising respecting inter-provincial and export matters, corporate and regulatory 
                     litigation  matters and agreements.
				 
				
				
					Geoff has appeared at all levels of Ontario courts, the Federal Court of Canada and  the Supreme Court
                    of Canada and various tribunals including the Ontario Farm Products  Marketing Commission, the 
                    Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal, the  Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 
                    the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the  Consolidated Hearings Board.
				 
				
			
			
				Geoff lives with his family in St. Catharines.
			 
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