by Michael Laplante | Feb 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Despite Wiarton Willie’s prediction this morning of an early spring in Ontario, there is still reason to be prepared for more winter driving. Winter driving can be tricky, especially in Central Ontario, with sudden changes in the weather and the road conditions....
by Lisa Belcourt | Jan 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
This article written by Lisa D. Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, originally appeared in the December 16, 2011, issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. As a teenager I loved the thrill of roller coasters, flying swings and bumper...
by Michael Laplante | Dec 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Like any profession, becoming a lawyer takes a great deal of commitment, both in terms of time and money. Many lawyers graduate from law school with an enormous debt load. Of course, in the end, most lawyers would likely agree that it was worth the effort and are...
by Mark Baker | Dec 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
by Michael Laplante | Nov 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ontario Referring Lawyer Program Expands We are pleased to announce the addition of Tim Vanular Lawyers Professional Corporation to our Referring Lawyer Program, Tim Vanular Lawyers are located in Pickering, Ontario and practice in the areas of real estate law,...
by Michael Laplante | Nov 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
As the weather turns colder, many who have worked hard to enjoy their retirement are thinking about traveling south to enjoy warmer weather. While preparing for your vacation, along with packing and arranging for someone to care for your home while you are away,...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Getting timely and appropriate medical treatment following an injury in a motor vehicle accident is a priority for most drivers in Ontario. Who pays for this treatment is an important question that needs to be addressed in order reduce anxiety for car accident...
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
This past week has seen a tremendous amount of on-line discussion about how the recent changes to no-fault insurance have affected ordinary Ontarians who are involved in car, truck, motorcycle or SUV accidents. One of the major changes was the introduction of the...
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Sheila Minnie obtained her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1992. Sheila then attended law school at the University of British Columbia and was called to both the Ontario Bar and the British Columbia Bar in...