John Boyd Hopkins

John Boyd Hopkins, a partner at Broderick & Partners LLP, is a native of Niagara Falls. He studied at Queen’s University and obtained his law degree from the University of Toronto, being called to the bar in 1971. Hopkins maintains a general practice with an emphasis on wills and estates, real estate and commercial law. Over his fifty‑year career he has acted as counsel on countless residential and commercial transactions and estate matters. Hopkins is deeply involved in the community: he is a director of the YMCA, a member of the Rotary Club and volunteers with the Niagara Falls Community Centre and the local hospital foundation. Known for his love of travel and the outdoors, he balances his legal practice with pursuits that reflect his adventurous spirit. Clients and colleagues value his patience, attention to detail and mentorship of younger lawyers. Hopkins’s longevity and dedication make him one of the most respected solicitors in the region.