
Civil Law · Ontario, Canada
Lawyer · Merovitz Potechin LLP · Ottawa
Bram Potechin is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in the practice of real estate law. Bram’s practice is a testament to his desire to help businesses prosper. It is built upon a foundation of personal service and Bram’s exceptional capabilities in real estate law. Born into a family of developers, Bram offers an innate understanding of the real estate industry’s needs. Even before being called to the Bar of Ontario in 1977, a Bachelor of Arts degree in urban studies instilled in him a desire to help businesses meet their goals.
In 2018, Bram was the recipient of the County of Carleton Law Association’s (CCLA) Abe Feinstein Solicitor Award , given to a solicitor who has distinguished themselves throughout their career by exemplary service to the CCLA and to the legal profession. In 2020, Bram received the Award of Excellence in Real Estate from the Ontario Bar Association. Bram has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers® in Canada, and was named Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law in Ottawa.
In addition to addressing the needs of individuals, builders, developers, banks and franchisors, Bram is a devoted husband, a father of three sons, and a proud grandfather. He is an enthusiastic snowboarding adventurer and traveler to exotic locales.
Certified as a Specialist in Real Estate Law by the Law Society of Ontario, 2014
Harvard Law School and the Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution Completed training in negotiation and mediation
2025 – Recognized by his peers for inclusion in the 19ᵗʰ edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his expertise in Real Estate Law.