The Team
Raised in Kingsville, Sebastian understands the importance of building strong relationships in a tight-knit community. A client might also be a friend, relative or neighbour and it’s important to provide straightforward, common sense, confidential solutions to their legal issues.
Sebastian’s practice focuses on real estate, wills/estates and corporate/commercial transactions. He also mediates real estate, estates and litigation matters both in-person and virtually.
He is fluent in French and German and functional in Spanish.
Sebastian obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in French & Business from the University of Waterloo in 2009. He graduated from Western University’s Juris Doctor program in 2013 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2014. He began his career at a large Bay Street firm which helped him develop a strong work ethic and the ability to solve complex problems while under pressure. He came home to practice law in Kingsville in 2016 and purchased the firm from Terrence L. Sims in 2020. In 2022, Sebastian further expanded the firm by purchasing Golden Law Office in Harrow, Ontario.
Outside of the office, Sebastian sits on the boards of various community organizations and provides pro bono services to local charities and non-profits.
*Sebastian H. Schmoranz provides legal services through McGregor, Sims, Schmoranz, Hart Professional Corporation.
Amy-Lynn Hart is a highly experienced lawyer with a client-first focus and a proven track record in corporate/commercial, estates, real estate and employment/human resources law. As a partner at McGregor, Sims, Schmoranz, Hart Law Office, her focus is on providing personalized service to her clients. Amy-Lynn’s breadth of experience – from in-house counsel roles to private practice – equips her to navigate complex legal challenges with integrity and attention to detail. She is known for being approachable and thorough, making clients feel heard and confident that their legal matters are in capable hands.
Drawing on years of in-house corporate counsel experience, Amy-Lynn assists businesses with contracts, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. She has a keen understanding of the employer perspective and business operations, having served as legal counsel for large companies in Windsor and Essex County and a Board Member for community organizations. Whether it’s structuring a new venture or negotiating a complex agreement, she delivers practical solutions that align with her clients’ strategic goals.
Believing in amicable solutions, when possible, Amy-Lynn obtained her certification as a qualified mediator. This training enhances her ability to resolve disputes out of court, saving clients time and cost. Whether acting as a mediator or as counsel, she strives to defuse conflicts and reach win-win outcomes, reflecting her philosophy that many legal disputes can be settled with the right guidance and communication.
Her blend of corporate counsel experience, community involvement, and compassionate client service makes her uniquely suited to handle a wide range of legal needs as well as continuing the firm’s legacy for providing excellent customer service in the Kingsville and surrounding communities.
Retired
Terry is a lifelong resident of Kingsville. He attended Kingsville Public School, Kingsville High School and the University of Windsor.
Terry spent his summers working for Mr. McGregor in Kingsville. He obtained his LL.B. in 1972 and was called to the Bar at Osgoode Hall in 1974.
He then rejoined the firm as a newly-minted lawyer and has been serving Kingsville and the surrounding community for over 45 years.
His practice focuses on real estate, estate administration, wills/estate planning and corporate advising.
Over the years, Terry has given back to the community, serving on the Board of Directors of the South Essex Community Council and was Chair of the Board of Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Terry retired in 2023.
*Terrence L. Sims provides legal services through McGregor, Sims Professional Corporation.
Walter McGregor
Founder – (1916-2007)
Walter L. McGregor, Jr. attended secondary school at the Walkerville Collegiate Institute. Coming from a military family, he joined the Essex Scottish Regiment as a private in 1934 as soon as he turned eighteen. Just two years later he obtained his commission as a lieutenant.
He enrolled in law school at the University of Toronto and was commissioned to a lieutenancy with the 1st Battalion, Essex Scottish Regiment at the end of his first semester. He was quickly promoted to Captain and took part in the raid on Dieppe on August 19, 1942.
Cpt. McGregor became one of the 1,946 prisoners of war following the raid, but was allowed to continue his study of law in the prison camp at Eichstätt in southern Germany. When he wrote to his mother telling her about the camp’s education programs, she contacted the Law Society of Upper Canada, which arranged to send McGregor casebooks and study materials through the Red Cross. During the two and a half years he spent in captivity, McGregor was able to finish his second and third semesters of law school before he was liberated after the war.
McGregor returned to Windsor on June 23, 1945. That fall, he resumed his studies at Osgoode Hall and was called to the Bar.
In 1951, he began a law practice with Stewart and McWilliams in Windsor. In 1968, he opened a second office at 58 Main St E in Kingsville. Throughout his legal career, he provided general commercial advice to clients in Windsor and Kingsville and lived at the King Estate here in Kingsville.
