Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse
What is Elder Abuse? [1] Several millennia have passed since, according to the Book of Genesis, Jacob and his mother, Rebecca, conspired to trick Isaac who was, according to biblical scholars, by then an ailing and blind 130 year old man. They tricked him into believing that Jacob was his br…
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Our client suffered from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), causing her to take time off work due to the pressure in her chest. The insurance company limited her compensation. Civil litigation lawyer, Dagmara Wozniak, provided the legal support that our client nee…
Continue reading the post titled Video Testimonial – InsuranceWhat is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
In the context of a personal injury claim, alternative dispute resolution (also referred to as “ADR”), is a means for the parties to discuss a settlement of the claim without the need for a trial. The term ADR can refer to mediation, arbitration or even formal settlement discussions. ADR i…
Continue reading the post titled What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide
A motion is a formal request to the Court for an Order. Some motions will be contested, some will be on consent, and for others no position will be taken by opposing counsel. Motions address many issues: routine requests to amend pleadings, contested matters like compelling a certain party …
Continue reading the post titled Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide“Wonderful Representation” – Dagmara Wozniak and Team
I just want to take the time to thank you all for the wonderful representation of my case. I have to say you have made this journey much easier than I anticipated. I also want to thank you for believing in the case I saw, to start this process in the first place. I will...
Continue reading the post titled “Wonderful Representation” – Dagmara Wozniak and TeamFreeman on the land: A growing concern in Canadian Courts
The Freeman on the Land movement is a small but growing concern for Canadian Courts. Certain individuals are attempting to argue that Canadian laws do not apply to them and attempt use a poor understanding of the law to try to undermine the legal system. This is time consuming for the Courts…
Continue reading the post titled Freeman on the land: A growing concern in Canadian CourtsRepairer and Storer’s Liens: Not just for mechanics!
Are you having a dispute with a repairer over the cost of a repair? Has someone registered a lien against your car and you don’t know what to do? You may have recourse under the Repair and Storage Liens Act.[1] When people think of repair and storage liens (if they think of them at all)...
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