Geoffrey Sculthorpe joined Hull & Hull LLP as an associate in 2023 upon his call to the bar.
Prior to joining Hull & Hull LLP as an associate, Geoffrey summered and articled with the firm.
Geoffrey received a Dual Canadian and American JD law degree from the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy. While in law school, Geoffrey was actively involved in his community, volunteering with Pro Bono Students Canada each year, as well as sitting on the Windsor Law Alumni Development Committee. Geoffrey was also a Stewart & Lysaght Scholar.
Prior to law school, Geoffrey received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communications Studies with the Legal Studies Option and a Geography Minor from Wilfrid Laurier University. During undergrad, Geoffrey was the Hiring & Recruitment Coordinator for the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union, where he led a team of students to oversee, facilitate, and execute the hiring of all Students’ Union volunteers. Geoffrey was also awarded the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union Lifetime Achievement Award.
In his spare time, Geoffrey is passionate about tennis, skiing, geopolitics & exploring the world.
Career & Education
- Education
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communications Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University. -
JD (Canadian)
University of Windsor -
JD (United States)
University of Detroit Mercy.
- Membership & Affliations
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Hiring & Recruitment Coordinator for the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union
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Achievements
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Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union Lifetime Achievement Award.
Publication & Teachings
Recent Posts
December 20, 2024
Dispensing with the Bond Requirement for an Estate Trustee During Litigation following their Appointment
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Occupation Rent in Dispute
When disputes arise over the use and occupation of a deceased’s property, courts often become involved where they must balance ...
December 16, 2024
Refresher on Fair and Reasonable Compensation in Estate Administration
The recent decision of Perlini v. Martone, 2024 ONSC 6265 offers a good refresher on how courts assess compensation for estate ...