Your Peterborough Lawyers for Real Estate & Estate Planning

Serving Our Neighbours
Across the Kawarthas
Since 1988.

Lynda Perry, LaVonna Bussey, and Barry Bussey at Bussey Ainsworth

Small. Local. Friendly.
And proud of it.


Some things shouldn't change. A handshake should mean something. Your lawyer should know your name. And when you call with a question, a real person should pick up.

We've been doing things this way since 1988, and we have no plans to stop.

Why Choose Bussey Ainsworth?

Barry Bussey and Gary Ainsworth at Bussey Ainsworth, Peterborough

National Experience


Our lead lawyer, Barry Bussey, has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, earned a PhD in law from the University of Leiden, and published widely on constitutional rights and religious liberty. He brings three decades of experience, and serious scholarship, to a Peterborough practice built on knowing your name, returning your call, and treating your matter like it matters.

Meet Barry →

Small Town Heart


Gary Ainsworth opened this firm on Sheridan St. in Peterborough in 1988. Almost four decades later, our office is still in the same neighbourhood, with the same values. We know our clients by name. We return calls the same day. We sponsor the Peterborough Singers, not because it’s good marketing, but because we love great music, and we live here too. This is our community, and serving it well is the whole point.

Meet the Team →
Barry Bussey, Peterborough lawyer

A Note from Barry


I've been practising law for over 30 years, and I can honestly say I still love what I do. There's nothing quite like helping a young family close on their first home, or sitting with someone and helping them think through how to take care of the people they love after they're gone.

When I took over this practice from Gary Ainsworth in 2023, I inherited a firm with deep roots in Peterborough. My goal has been simple: keep the things that made it great – the personal touch, the community connection – and bring my own experience and energy to the work.

If you've got a legal question, give us a call. We're always happy to talk.

– Barry W. Bussey B.A., LL.B., M.A., LL.M., M.P.A.C.S., Ph.D.