35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Adam Wagman, OTLA Past President and member since 2000. Member Profile Name: Adam Wagman Firm: Howie, Sacks & Henry Year called to the bar: 1996 Joined OTLA: 2000 We …
Full Decision Background The plaintiff (Aylmer Meat Packers) hired a lawyer to represent it on a contingency fee basis. The terms of the agreement were such that the lawyer would be paid only if they won at trial or if there was a settlement. The lawyer, at Harrison Pensa LLP, represented the plaintiff through an 18-day trial. The plaintiff lost at trial – see Aylmer …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Greg Monforton, OTLA Past President and member since 1995. Member Profile Name: Greg Monforton Firm: Greg Monforton and Partners Year called to the bar: 1981 Joined OTLA: 1995 We …
Full Decision In a recent reconsideration decision from the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), the applicant secured a significant partial victory following the LAT’s decision released on November 6, 2025. After being denied attendant care benefits and multiple treatment plans, the applicant sought reconsideration under Rule 18.2 of the License Appeal Tribunal Rules (Rules). On February 13, 2026, Craig Mazerolle, Vice Chair at the LAT, released …
Full Decision The Court of Appeal’s decision in Kotsopoulos appears, at first glance, to be a routine municipal liability appeal. It is not. It is a procedural recalibration. The judgment reinforces that partial summary judgment is not merely a tactical device. It is an exception to the structural integrity of the trial process and courts must guard that integrity carefully. The Procedural Posture The plaintiff …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Patrick Brown, OTLA Past President and member since 1993. Member Profile Name: Patrick Brown Firm: McLeish Orlando LLP Year called to the bar: 1993 Joined OTLA: 1993 We asked …