Colin McElrea

Colin McElrea is a partner at George Murray Shipley Bell, LLP.

Born and raised in Sarnia

Colin McElrea is a seasoned lawyer based in Sarnia, Ontario, with a practice that encompasses corporate law, land development, real estate, and wills and estates. Born and raised in Sarnia, Colin attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and St. Christopher’s High School before obtaining his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Western Ontario in 2014, where he also graduated with an Honours Degree in Political Science in 2011.

Colin began his legal career as a summer student at George Murray Shipley Bell, LLP in 2013 and subsequently articled with the firm in 2014-2015. After being called to the Bar in 2015, he joined the firm as an associate and became a partner in 2021. His expertise and experience in various areas of law have earned him a reputation for providing exceptional legal advice and services to his clients.

Apart from his legal work, Colin is committed to his community and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Bluewater Health Foundation. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, coaching his children in local minor sports, and exploring the great outdoors at his family cottage in Northern Ontario, where he enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking.