When life gets tricky, it helps to have a dedicated team by your side. For the Northern Ontario community, that team is Mason Poratto-Mason LLP.
Lawyers Samantha Prescott and Adam Mason are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to clients across the region including Manitoulin Island, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, and the Greater Sudbury area. This dedication to the community, combined with proven legal expertise, has earned Mason Poratto-Mason LLP recognition as Best Lawyer in the 2025 Sudbury.com Readers Favourite Awards.
Associate Lawyer Samantha Prescott calls this an ‘incredible honour’ for the firm. “This award means so much to us because it reflects the trust and confidence of the Sudbury community,” says Prescott. “At Mason Poratto-Mason LLP, our work is about more than providing legal services — it is about supporting people during some of the most important and often most difficult moments of their lives. Knowing our community values the way we do that is both humbling and motivating. It reminds us why we do this work and encourages us to keep striving to deliver compassionate, practical, and effective legal guidance to the people of Northern Ontario.”
The Mason Poratto-Mason LLP team are proud community members with a deep understanding of local culture and economy, and the unique intricacies of the Northern Ontario legal system. That community-centered approach, paired with a dedication to practical and innovative solutions, has resonated with their clients and set a new standard of customer care.
“What truly sets Mason Poratto-Mason LLP apart is our unwavering commitment to combining top-tier legal advocacy with a deeply personal approach,” Samantha explains. “We don’t see our clients as just cases; we see them as individuals and families who deserve clear, compassionate guidance. Our team brings a unique blend of experience — from family law to real estate and estate planning — all tailored to Northern Ontario’s unique needs. We prioritize accessibility, making sure every client feels heard and empowered.”
In addition to standard areas of practice, the firm offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of their Northern Ontario clients, such as:
- Real Estate and estate planning issues that arise with respect to cottages and camp property.
- Estate planning and property issues involving reserve land and/or crown land.
- Property access disputes.
- Cross-border estate planning.
- Family planning when separation and/or divorce involves the relocation of one parent.
- Boom-and-bust industries such as mining & forestry leading to severance disputes, employment law issues, and pension complexities.
The firm’s head office is located in Sudbury, and virtual services including wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, and real estate closings are available for clients in outlying areas. Discount rates may be available to out-of-town clients when travel to the court or office is required.
For Samantha, Adam, and the entire team, earning recognition as Best Lawyer reaffirms their commitment to providing excellent legal services to all of their northern neighbours and clients. “On behalf of Mason Poratto-Mason LLP, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. Your trust and confidence mean the world to us”, says Prescott. “This recognition inspires us to continue working hard to provide compassionate, practical, and effective legal services to the Sudbury community and across Northern Ontario. We are proud to call Sudbury home, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community.”
Call (705) 560-8133 or send an email for a consultation today.
This article was sponsored by Mason Poratto-Mason LLP, a 2025 Sudbury·com Reader Favourite.