Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP

What Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP does

Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP (operating as EBS Law) is a Timmins, Ontario-based full-service law firm founded in 1948 by brothers Gregory and Gerry Evans as Evans & Evans. The firm was renamed in 1964 with the addition of partners Rino Bragagnolo and Garry Sullivan, rebranded to the consumer-facing "EBS Law" identity in 2015, and is currently led by Senior Partner Paul Bragagnolo alongside Associate Amélie S.M. Pelletier and a real estate clerk, with a total headcount of approximately 11. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership and is independently owned by its partner lawyers, with no institutional investment, parent company, or public listing.

EBS Law delivers legal counsel across 11 practice areas: civil litigation, criminal law, real estate law, business and commercial law, municipal law, wills and estates, civil rights and constitutional matters, landlord and tenant board matters, Aboriginal and First Nations matters, provincial offences, and parole board hearings. Service is delivered through in-person consultations at the downtown Timmins office (Suite 132, 38 Pine Street North) and via lawyers who travel throughout Northeastern Ontario to James Bay coastal communities, including in-home, after-hours, and weekend arrangements. A satellite Cochrane presence supports real estate closings. Services are offered in both English and French.

The firm generates revenue through professional-services billing on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model with fee structures tailored to matter complexity and client circumstances, with all fees communicated to clients in advance. Customer acquisition is relationship-led, anchored on direct referrals, professional networks, community involvement (e.g., Fort Albany Falcons sponsorship, Syrian refugee sponsorship), and a basic digital presence via ebslawyers.com featuring attorney profiles and an online consultation request form. No proprietary technology, software product, or AI tooling is disclosed; the offering is human-capital-intensive traditional legal services.

Name

Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP

Legal name

Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP

Website

https://ebslawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1948, Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP (EBS Law) is a full-service Timmins, Ontario law firm of ~11 people delivering legal counsel across 11 practice areas to individuals, families, small businesses, and Indigenous communities throughout Northeastern Ontario and the James Bay coastal region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Civil litigation
• Criminal law
• Real estate law
• Estate planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Timmins

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: As a full-service law firm, EBS Law generates revenue through billing clients for legal services rendered. The firm offers innovative billing structures and fee transparency, including a range of billing structures to meet diverse client needs. They communicate all fees related to services in advance of incurring expenses to clients' accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EBS Law is a full-service law firm providing legal counsel across eleven practice areas including civil litigation, criminal law, real estate law, business and commercial law, municipal law, wills and estates, civil rights and constitutional matters, landlord and tenant board matters, Aboriginal and First Nations law, provincial offences, and parole board hearings. The firm serves individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, organizations, and Indigenous communities throughout Northeastern Ontario and the James Bay coastal communities from its Timmins office.

Product overview

EBS Law (Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP) is a full-service law firm offering a unified portfolio of legal services rather than a modular software product. The firm provides comprehensive legal counsel across 11 distinct practice areas including civil litigation, criminal law, real estate law, business and commercial law, municipal law, wills and estates, civil rights and constitutional matters, landlord and tenant matters, Aboriginal and First Nations law, provincial offences, and parole board hearings. The practice serves individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, and organizations throughout Northern Ontario, with offices in Timmins and service reach extending to the James Bay coastal communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Litigation Civil litigation representation for clients in disputes including commercial and family matters, serving individuals, families, and small businesses in Northeastern Ontario.
• Criminal Law Criminal law representation and trial advocacy services for individuals facing criminal charges in Northern Ontario courts.
• Real Estate Law Residential and commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and closings, handled primarily through the firm's Real Estate Clerk and lawyers at the Timmins and Cochrane offices.
• Business and Commercial Law Corporate and commercial legal services for small businesses and corporations in Northern Ontario, including business formation, contracts, commercial transactions, and construction law matters.
• Municipal Law Municipal law representation and advisory services for local government matters in Northern Ontario municipalities.
• Wills and Estates Law Will preparation, estate planning, and estate administration services for individuals and families in Northeastern Ontario.
• Civil Rights and Constitutional Matters Legal representation in civil rights and constitutional law matters for clients across Northeastern Ontario.
• Landlord and Tenant Board Matters Legal representation and counsel for landlord-tenant disputes and Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings in Ontario.
• Aboriginal and First Nations Matters Indigenous law services including Aboriginal and First Nations legal matters for communities and individuals in the James Bay coastal region and across Northern Ontario.
• Provincial Offences and Related Matters Legal representation in provincial offences and related administrative matters in Ontario.
• Parole Board Hearings Legal representation and advocacy at Parole Board hearings for clients in Northern Ontario.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time commitment: return client calls within one business day or less

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentons Canada LLP: Global law firm with significant Canadian presence, including Indigenous law and resource-sector practices. Comparable broad incumbent; potential competitor for First Nations and resource-sector clients in Northern Ontario.
• Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP: Leading Canadian law firm with strong mining, Indigenous, and Northern Ontario practice areas (notably through its Timmins office). Most direct broad-incumbent comparable given its strong resource-sector and Indigenous law bench, which can compete for the same corporate and First Nations matters in EBS's territory.
• Torkin Manes LLP: Toronto-based full-service law firm with strong real estate, business law, and estates practices. Comparable full-service incumbent; overlaps with EBS for matters requiring larger-firm expertise.
• Gowling WLG: Canadian-founded international law firm with broad full-service offerings. Comparable full-service incumbent with Canadian roots; overlaps with EBS across multiple practice areas for clients with cross-border needs.
• Miller Thomson LLP: Canadian full-service law firm with offices across multiple provinces. Comparable broad incumbent with similar multi-practice coverage including real estate, business law, estates, and litigation.
• Aird & Berlis LLP: Toronto-based full-service law firm with strong business, real estate, and municipal law practices. Comparable broad incumbent; overlaps with EBS on commercial, real estate, and municipal matters for clients with southern-Ontario needs.
• Borden Ladner Gervais LLP: Canada's largest full-service law firm with national reach across all major practice areas. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same full-service legal menu (litigation, real estate, business, estates) that EBS Law delivers, though BLG serves enterprise and institutional clients rather than EBS's regional Northern Ontario focus.
• McCarthy Tétrault LLP: Major Canadian national law firm with broad corporate, litigation, real estate, and Indigenous law practices. Comparable as a full-service incumbent; EBS competes indirectly for complex matters when clients require larger-firm capacity.
• Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP: Mid-sized Canadian full-service law firm. Comparable full-service incumbent operating across litigation, real estate, business, and estates — overlapping practice areas with EBS at the mid-market tier.

Regional players

• Weaver Simmons LLP: Northern Ontario law firm headquartered in Sudbury with offices spanning the region. Most comparable regional peer: similar full-service practice serving Northern Ontario individuals and businesses, with overlapping territory in Timmins-adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evans-bragagnolo-&-sullivan-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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