As dedicated members of the Law Society of Ontario, our first duty is always to you, our client. We have more than a decade of experience passionately advocating in courtrooms and tribunals, tirelessly upholding the rights of the people we serve. Advocacy is at the core of our practice—it’s our sole focus. Let’s discuss your legal options. Schedule an on-site or phone consultation today.
Senior Paralegal
Lynn Baxter is a Senior Paralegal at Sentinel Legal with extensive experience in litigation, negotiation, and client advocacy. She is both a Licensed Paralegal in Ontario and a Registered Psychotherapist, bringing a unique perspective that combines strong legal strategy with a deep understanding of people and conflict resolution, as well as the utmost importance of upholding professional ethics.
Lynn successfully completed a challenging paralegal internship at the Crown Attorney Office in the Niagara region, having assisted in bail hearings, plea court, evidence submission, trial preparation, and case assessments. Lynn has worked with several law firms throughout the Niagara and Hamilton regions, representing clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board, Small Claims Court, Traffic Ticket & Provincial Offence matters, Summary Criminal law and select administrative tribunals across Ontario. She is well known for her strong advocacy at hearings and trials, as well as her effective negotiation skills.
Her litigation practice is focused on representing individuals, landlords, investors, real estate professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses, with particular experience in matters involving the Residential Tenancies Act, Traffic Court, civil disputes in Small Claims Court and the Human Rights Code.
Originally from the Niagara region, Lynn is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clear strategy, strong representation, and practical solutions.
Licensed Paralegal & Notary Public
Tamara Mahmoudi-Pruyn is a Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public in Ontario known for her strategic advocacy, professionalism, and commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters with practical guidance and thoughtful representation. She completed her Paralegal Diploma with Honours at triOS College, after which she successfully passed the Law Society of Ontario’s licensing examination and completed the licensing process.
Tamara brings practical insight to landlord and tenant matters, having grown up in a family with over 25 years of experience as responsible landlords, which informs her balanced and practical approach to dispute resolution. As a newly licensed paralegal, Tamara secured a competitive position as a Landlord and Tenant Paralegal at the Willowdale Legal Clinic in North York during the licensing process. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume legal clinic environment, she quickly developed extensive hands-on experience and a strong working knowledge of residential tenancy law. This role also provided significant insight into common strategies and practical dynamics at the Landlord and Tenant Board, giving her valuable inside knowledge of the tactics frequently used in proceedings and how they are addressed in hearings.
