Civil Litigation
Should I waive my right to a home inspection?
Should I wave my right to a home inspection? Vlado Hajtol Partner – Solicitor We placed an offer on a house, which was accepted by the sellers. The agreement is conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection. The house was built only a few years ago and we are considering waiving our right to a home…
Read MorePersonal Injury: What steps can you take to protect yourself?
What should I do if I am injured and someone else is responsible? Patrick Snelling Partner – Litigation As a litigation lawyer, I am often retained weeks, months or even years after a client has suffered an injury as a result of another’s negligence. Ideally, if you are injured as a result of someone else’s…
Read MoreDo you need a Lawyer to review your commercial lease?
I run a small business and I am currently in the process of looking for commercial space. Do I need a lawyer to review the lease? J. Robert Allan Partner – Solicitor A commercial lease is a complex legal document. In addition to the usual but important commercial provisions such as the term of the…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Duty to Accommodate & Frustration
Duty to accommodate – Where do employers draw the line? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Employers should do what they can to accommodate their employee’s disability, but there’s a line to be drawn between accommodation and frustration of the employment contract. If the contract is in fact “frustrated”, the employer can end the…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyer | Termination and Lawsuits
I was fired without cause. My employer has given me an offer. Should I take it? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Employers aren’t handcuffed to their employees. If they act in accordance with their statutory and common law obligations, employers are free to part ways with employees without cause. Typically, the employer is…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | Cyclist and Car Accidents
I was a cyclist involved in a car accident. What are my rights? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: In short, the same as those of a driver or passenger. Liability may be handled differently, but the cyclist maintains a right to claim against the at-fault driver and seek benefits from the applicable insurer.…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | Car Accident and No Insurance
What if I or the other driver don’t have insurance? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Ontario’s auto insurers provide accident benefits and liability insurance. The accident benefits claim and the tort claim both work together toward covering your losses stemming from the accident. So, what happens when one of the parties involved doesn’t…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | How Lawyers Get Paid
What does “no fee unless you win” actually mean and how do most personal injury lawyers get paid? Answer: Taken literally and with knowledge of what goes into every account “no win, no fee” is a legitimate statement. That means: Yes, the lawyer will not get a fee if you don’t receive compensation. However,…
Read MoreCohabitation Agreements
I am in a serious, committed relationship and have been living with my partner for 5 years now. I am uncertain if we will ever marry because neither one of us really believe it’s something that we want. Friends of ours were asking us if we had ever thought about a cohabitation agreement given our…
Read MoreMy Mother was recently diagnosed with dementia, what should we do with regards to her will and powers of attorney?
My elderly mother was diagnosed with dementia a few months ago. She is rapidly deteriorating. She does not have signed Powers of Attorney documents. I have three other siblings. We need to sell her house and get access to her finances to pay her bills. What do we have to do? Attorney under Power of…
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