John McGarrity

John was born and raised in Peterborough and established his practice over 30 years ago.

John graduated from Trent University attaining:

• Dean’s Honor List  
• Trent University Scholarship. 

He then attended Ottawa University for his Bachelor of Laws and graduated with:

• Stikeman Elliott Prize (highest standing in Administrative Law) 
• Hugh Doyle Memorial Fund (highest standing in Family Law) 
• Carswell Book Prize (highest standing in Torts Law) 
• Graduated Magna Cum Lauda 
• University of Ottawa Merit Scholarship 

John’s involvement has continued with local community organizations including:

• Big Brothers & Sisters of Peterborough 
• KAIROS Non-Profit Housing of Peterborough 
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind 
• Peterborough/Lakefield Humane Society 
• Salvation Army 
• Peterborough Regional Health Care Foundation 
• Rhema Christian School 
• Peterborough Affordable Housing Foundation 
• Alzheimer’s Society 
• Lakefield College School 

To stay current, John has continued his studies each year with various courses and seminars  including; 

• a publication in the Family Law Quarterly based on child support for disabled adults
• obtaining his Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School