We help law firms, businesses and individuals value, build, settle and try civil cases through the services outlined below.
Not sure where to begin? Many lawyers, entrepreneurs and individuals start with a trial consultation.
Trial Resources
Civil trial resources are available online, many of which are downloadable files ready for immediate use.
- HOW TO WINg A TRIAL (trial book about how to prepare and conduct trials)
- Ontario Civil Trial Manual
- Pre-Trial Conference Checklist
- Ontario Civil Trial Checklist
- Trial Readiness Checkup
- Trial and Court Forms & Precedents (in .docx format)
You can start with our online resources and then add a trial consultation or a trial package for case-specific insights.
Trial Consultation
A meeting or telephone call to discuss any civil litigation case, pre-trial conference or trial.
The focus of a trial consultation may be on any or all of how to value, build, settle and try the case.
Document review may include a summary, pleadings and key documents or mediation briefs or pre-trial conference briefs.
All trial and litigation advice is confirmed in writing.
Trial Opinion
We provide lawyers and litigants with a trial opinion or case evaluation on the merits of their claims.
Before requesting a trial opinion or case evaluation, it may be worthwhile exploring a Neutral Case Evaluation, whereby the case is evaluated for all parties to consider jointly.
The depth of a trial opinion may include reviewing Court documents, key productions, expert reports, discovery transcripts, witness statements and may involve witness interviews.
Pre-Trial Conference Package
We have significant pre-trial conference experience and know what information Judges need to address key pre-trial issues: settlement and trial management.
The pre-trial conference package includes:
- A copy of HOW TO WINg A TRIAL
- A discussion of best practices and our Pre-Trial Conference Checklist
- Access to relevant pre-trial conference forms and precedents
- Pre-trial consulting:
- One round of feedback on your draft pre-trial conference brief
- A review of all pre-trial conference briefs with recommendations for the pre-trial conference
Trial Package
Trial experience helps us see the endgame. You can leverage our trial experience for case-specific insights when it comes to preparing for and conducting trials.
The trial package includes:
- A copy of HOW TO WINg A TRIAL
- A copy of the Ontario Civil Trial Checklist
- Access to trial forms and precedents on an as-needed basis
- Trial consulting:
- A series of meetings and/or telephone calls to get your case ready for trial
- A deep dive into the 6 Trial Fundamentals with a seasoned trial lawyer focusing on how to marshal the evidence to enhance success at trial
Trial Representation
In select cases, we accept retainers to conduct pre-trial conferences, trials and arbitrations.
The cases in which we provide trial representation are high-value cases and cases that are meaningful because of principle, hardship or legal precedent.
Our intake process for trial representation can be rigorous and may involve a fee before we commit to representation. In the event of a fee prior to representation, we will provide preliminary trial recommendations stemming from our review regardless of whether or not we are retained.