Civil Litigation Primarily handled files for our elevator and public utility corporate clients. Completed work on files originating in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Appeared in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Small Claims Court. Drafted Statements of Claim, Statements of Defence, Moving and Responding Party’s Motion Records, Mediation briefs, Offers of Settlement, etc. Attended examinations for discovery, settlement conferences, and engaged in settlement discussions/negotiations with opposing parties. Addressed issues of liability related to negligence in the context of elevator-related injuries and damages caused as a result of utility locate issues; responded to Certificate of Insurance and additional party coverage/duty to defend requestsFile examples: Personal injury sustained on elevator. Defended elevator company by demonstrating its compliance with the applicable statutes and relevant codes. Assessed damages exposure and addressed insurance issues such as the duty to defend a third party.Damage to property caused by utility company after rupturing underground utility pipes. Defended utility company responsible for completing locate search; addressed issues of negligence, duty of care, etc. Handled miscellaneous litigation files such as contract disputes, Will challenges, estate trustee accounting disputes, real estate transaction disputes etc. File Examples:Real Estate Transactions: Defended vendor in Small Claims Court regarding post-closing issues related to condo maintenance fees and alleged contract breach.Represented plaintiff in Superior Court of Justice regarding post-closing issue related to termites. Termites discovered approximately one year after closing. Issues of misrepresentation and negligence on the part of the real estate agents, and termite exterminator, etc. Represented defendant in Small Claims Court regarding dispute with general contractor related to non-payment of fees and deficient work.