Our Team
SMM Law Services
Our team has expertise and experience across several areas of law. No matter your request, we do our best to help.
Our Lawyers
Sarah Jacob
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
About
Sarah Jacob is the President and Senior Practitioner at SMM Law Professional Corporation, as of 2004. After practicing in Thunder Bay and Toronto, in 2001 Sarah joined Ron Mitchell of Stewart, Mitchell & Macklin in Cobourg; becoming Managing Partner in 2003.
Sarah earned her LLB from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, after achieving a BA in English and Religious Studies from the University of St. Michael’s College. Her work hours as a lawyer focus on her areas of expertise: Corporate and Commercial Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Real Estate.
Sarah has a history of engagement and advocacy in support of women, low-income families, and the homeless. Sarah is also an active supporter of the Arts in Northumberland and a current board member for the Art Gallery of Northumberland, in Cobourg. Sarah is also a board member for Northumberland Supportive Non-Profit Housing Corporation.
Specialties
Business Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Real Estate.
Contact
Phone Extension: 223
Graham Andrews
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
About
Graham Andrews joined SMM Law as an Associate in June 2016 after working at a boutique litigation firm in Toronto. He was called to the Bar in 2012. He earned his Juris Doctor from Bond University in Queensland, Australia and has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from Trinity College, University of Toronto.
Graham is experienced in estate planning as well as estate litigation, when it becomes necessary. His real estate practice encompasses all aspects of real estate law including purchases, sales, refinances, severances, and land development.
In his litigation practice Graham has appeared before the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Ontario Municipal Board, Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. He worked on successful appeals of the first Renewable Energy Approvals granted in Ontario, as well as numerous other actions, appeals, applications, and judicial reviews.
Graham is currently the Chair of the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and sits on the Executive of the Cobourg and East Northumberland Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
Graham relocated to Cobourg with his wife in 2015. In his leisure time Graham can be found chasing around after his young daughter and two dachshunds, as well as curling, gardening, live theatre, and woodworking.
Specialties
Real Estate, Construction Liens, Environmental Law, Landlord and Tenant matters, Civil Litigation, and Wills & Estates.
Contact
Phone Extension: 233
Anneke Russell
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
About
Anneke Russell joined SMM Law Professional Corporation as an Associate in 2017 after being admitted to the Bar of Ontario. Prior to this she was called to the bar as an Attorney-at-Law in Jamaica and a Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Anneke graduated top of her class from Norman Manley Law School in 2013, after completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from The University of the West Indies in 2011, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Waterloo in 2006. Her experience before being called to the Bar in Ontario included interning with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, studying Company Law and Civil Litigation in Jamaica, and practicing Civil Litigation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Anneke grew up on the beautiful island of Jamaica, but spent many summers in Cobourg visiting her family-who are descendants of one of Northumberland County’s large Dutch farming families. In 2015 she decided to return to her roots and move home to Cobourg with her husband. When she has the time, Anneke enjoys gardening with her children.
Specialties
Wills & Estates, Business Law, and Real Estate.
Contact
Phone Extension: 235
Daniel Joseph
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
About
Daniel Joseph is an Associate at SMM Law Professional Corporation, having joined the firm as an Articling Student in 2021.
Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, and also has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from McMaster University and a Master of Management of Applied Science from Western University. Daniel’s law school experience included working as an Associate Editor for the Osgoode Hall Law Journal and a Senior Fellow for the Intellectual Property Innovation Clinic.
Daniel and his wife moved to Cobourg in 2023. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, cooking, and hiking with his Goldendoodle, Lenny.
Contact
djoseph@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 234 
William G. MacDonald B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
Barrister | Solicitor | Notary Public
About
Bill hails from Sarnia, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto, St. Michael’s College (B.A. 1973) and Osgoode Law, York University (LL.B. 1976). He articled with Goodman & Carr in Toronto, (1976-77) and was called to the Ontario Bar on April 14th, 1978. He completed an LL.M. in International Business Law, (Osgoode Law – 1992).
Bill worked in Toronto, (1978-1989), first in private practice and then as corporate counsel with Philips Electronics Ltd. In 1989 he joined Stewart, Mitchell & Macklin in Cobourg. In 1994 he opened his own law offices. He assumed the law practices of Gordon C. Kelly, Q.C. (2004) and Helen J. Charette, (2014). On July 1st, 2022, Bill amalgamated his practice with SMM Law, remaining as “counsel” to the firm.
Bill is an active community member. He and his wife, Jane, enjoy sports, reading, and travel, especially visiting their children and grandchildren.
Specialties
Business Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Real Estate.
Contact
Phone Extension: 228
Bobbi-Jo Saucier
Lawyer (of counsel)
About
Bobbi-Jo Saucier joined SMM Law Professional Corporation as Counsel in Family Law matters in 2020, specializing in Family Law and Child Protection.
Bobbi-Jo completed her undergraduate studies at York University – Glendon College and went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Criminology from the University of Toronto before attending Law School. She obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Ottawa graduating magna cum laude and commenced her legal career in 2012 as Legal Counsel for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa before returning to Northumberland County to practice almost exclusively in Family Law.
Bobbi-Jo was called to the Bar in 2012 and has been practising primarily in Family Law in Brighton with two other local firms.
Bobbi-Jo has served as the Vice-President and a Director for the Brighton Children’s Centre since 2018. When she is not in the office or volunteering her time, she spends her time with her family, chasing after her two energetic sons and being a “taxi” to their sports and music activities.
Specialties
Family Law and Child Protection.
Contact
Call our Of Counsel Family Lawyer, Bobbi-Jo Saucier, directly at 613.439.8927 or complete our contact form to discuss services not listed.
Our Law Clerks
Kathleen Davis
Wills & Estates Law Clerk
kdavis@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 238
Kristina Fowler
Wills & Estates Law Clerk
kfowler@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 231
Shannon Patrick
Wills & Estates Law Clerk
spatrick@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 224
Lindsay Ridge
Real Estate Law Clerk
lridge@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 227
Caley Turk
Real Estate Law Clerk
cturk@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 221
Pamela Vorkapic
Business Law Clerk
pvorkapic@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 226
Inez Jacob
Litigation Law Clerk
ijacob@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 239
Our Office Staff
Tonya King
Office Manager
tking@smmlaw.com
Phone Extension: 236