This blog is based on the thoughts and contributions of a number of the practitioners who presented with me at the recent Articling and Beyond Symposium presented by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Working in a small town is a fine way to highlight the traditions of...
Mark Baker
How new lawyers can discover balance and opportunity in rural Ontario
Mark Baker's recent blog post, "If you build it they will come" takes a close look at some of the obstacles small firms face in trying to attract young lawyers to work in rural communities. This post inspired a conversation between Mark Baker, a partner with Ferguson...
If we build it they will come. How to Attract Young Ontario Lawyers to Practice in Rural Communities
Adapted from Mark Baker's Article "If we build it, they will come", which was featured on the Canadian Bar Association website. Mark is an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer and Specialist in Civil Litigation. Ferguson Barristers LLP founded the Ontario Referring Lawyer...
How insurance companies are responding to tornado devastation in Ontario
Ontario residents have faced an unprecedented week of natural disaster. Earlier this week, the beautiful community of Goderich, Ontario was devastated by damage from a tornado. Several areas experienced effects of an earthquake and across Ontario tornado watches were...
The Hidden Costs of Car Accidents to Ontario Families
Having met with many clients after a serious car accident, I've found that my clients are troubled not only by physical injuries but also by the overall impact that the injuries have on a person's life. When both your health and income suffer a blow, it can be hard...
How Can Your Ontario Injury Lawyer Help Determine the Value of Your Civil Litigation Settlement?
The process through which the value of your claim is determined is fraught with complications. Having the expertise of an Ontario Injury Lawyer to help work through that maze is essential if you are going file a claim for the right amount. Carefully determining the...
What you need to know about insurance and your personal injury lawsuit
Everyone who owns and drives a vehicle in Ontario knows you need car insurance to protect you from liability and help cover any costs incurred if you are involved in a car accident. What some may not realize, is that that there are some important aspects to making an...
How You Can Ease the Process of Settling your Ontario Personal Injury Claim
When working with your Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer there are a few things you can do to make the process of settling your motor vehicle accident or insurance benefits claim easier. Making sure to make the process as simple as possible will benefit you in a number...
How to Talk to Your Ontario Insurance Adjuster
After a car or motorcycle crash occurs, one of the first calls we make is to our insurance company. While it is certainly necessary and required that you inform your insurance company of the auto accident, you may want to contact an Ontario personal injury lawyer if...
Fire insurance settlement for Ouendat Village -four years later
As originally posted in The Midland Free Press Article by Sharon Weatherall Last week Nahanni Born - administrator for Huronia Museum, announced that an insurance settlement has been reached regarding the May 2007 fire at the Huron Ouendat Village and the timing...
