“Spring Thaw” Water Damage
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 24, 2014
“Don’t make me laugh” is probably what most readers think when they read the first part of that title. Given the mounds of snow still littering Barrie and areas northward together with the frigid temperatures that we can’t seem to shake, I can’t...
A New Partner at Ferguson Barristers LLP
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 26, 2014
Ontario’s Injury Lawyers are pleased to welcome W. Patrick Sloan as their newest partner. Patrick has been practicing with Ferguson Barristers LLP since 2008 in the areas of wrongful dismissal and personal injury law, with a focus on automobile...
Hitting the Slopes for a Great Cause
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 19, 2014
Members of Ontario’s Injury Lawyers played hookey last Thursday…but it was for a great cause. Mike Laplante, Patrick Sloan and Sheila Minnie together with their guests took advantage of the exceptional snow conditions to participate in the annual...
Ferguson Barristers at the 2014 Red Carpet Gala
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 4, 2014
This upcoming weekend is the annual Red Carpet Gala in Midland in support of Community Living Huronia. We can’t wait to hit the Red Carpet in support of this great cause! Ferguson Barristers in the Community As an active community member, Ferguson...
A Tort Law Update
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 29, 2014
On January 24, 2014, Lisa Belcourt of Ferguson Barristers presented her paper “The Latest Tort Law Updates - 2013” at a conference in Toronto. Click here to read more about The Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade 2014” Conference. The Latest...
Ontario’s Injury Lawyers at the “Tricks of the Trade 2014” Conference
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 20, 2014
Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, is going to be one of the speakers this Friday at an essential conference for both plaintiff and defence counsel. The Advocates’ Society For many years The Advocates’ Society has presented a “Tricks...
A Win for a Life Insurance Beneficiary!
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 10, 2014
This past week, the Ontario Court of Appeal found in favour of a woman trying to collect under a contract of life insurance held by her deceased husband. The court dismissed an appeal from the insurance company from a jury award of $280,000 that...
Happy Holidays from Ferguson Barristers!
by Michael Laplante | Dec 27, 2013
On behalf of the lawyers and staff at Ferguson Barristers, we want to thank everyone who worked with us to make 2013 a terrific year. Have a safe and joyous holiday season with best wishes for the New Year.
Shopping and Winter Driving
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 17, 2013
Finding that perfect holiday gift often involves driving from location to location - even from City to City. As you drive around central Ontario, into Barrie and Toronto in this last week before the holidays, remember to keep these basic safety...
Hallowe’en + Time Change = Extra Caution for Drivers!
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 29, 2013
No doubt most Ontarians are aware of the ghostly holiday taking place later this week - scary decorations and jack-o-lanterns make for a fun distraction from the cooler and shorter days we are experiencing. And on that note, we will also be...
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by Jolene Brandon | Mar 17, 2021
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Step 3: Motions and Summary Judgment: Why Won’t You Comply and Do We Need a Trial?
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 10, 2021
This week we will be discussing motions, and specifically focusing on motions for summary judgement. During the pleadings and discovery phase of a civil action, there are many reasons why disagreements and stalemates arise between the parties. In many cases in order...
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