ANNOUNCEMENT (Updated May 2026): Carvello Law – Environmental & Planning Law

In 2010, I established Carvello Law to pursue a passion for Planning, Development & Environmental Law.  In the last 15 years, our “Original 6” local government clients were joined by 60 more, along with the Province, First Nations, Improvement Districts and, most recently, Conservation Organizations and a Housing Non-Profit Society.  Over 26 years of legal practice (and 23 years as a Registered Professional Planner), I’ve been privileged to work with many fantastic people and organizations planning their communities; we’ve given practical advice, identified creative options and provided value in helping with significant developments, helping to create sound bylaws and ensure fair and transparent public process, and to enforce against those that didn’t respect local laws. 

In May 2025, I announced a sabbatical; it took a full year to transition and implement so that proper arrangements were made for and by our clients, and now that sabbatical has begun in earnest. Co-presenting “Coast-to-Coast Planning Law Update” at the Canadian Institute of Planner’s national conference in Montreal will be my last formal commitment.

I look forward to serving again in 2027.

Dana continues to provide legal services, including bylaw and covenant enforcement, and can be engaged directly through her personal law corporation, Phoenix Law (dana@phoenixlaw.ca) or through Carvello Law.

Thank You.

Lui Carvello, RPP, MCIP