by Timothy Sullivan, Lawyer As some of you know, a few weeks ago our beautiful 12-year-old Golden Retriever, Kiltie, died. We’re all still feeling the loss – we still expect to be greeted enthusiastically when we come through the front door – but as with all grief, every day seems a little better. Partly […]
This piece originally appeared in AdvocateDaily. Should lawyers charge a fee for an initial meeting with a potential client? Charging for initial consultations may actually boost the number of new clients coming through the door, our own Timothy N. Sullivan tells AdvocateDaily.com. According to a recent Canadian Lawyer magazine survey on legal fees, lawyers are almost evenly split on the issue, with
We’re looking for an associate to join SullivanLaw. This could be a great opportunity for a new lawyer interested private practice at a small litigation firm. Or, this may be of interest to a more experienced lawyer who wants the benefits of a small firm without the risks of sole proprietorship. What the ideal new
A trusted confidante can be helpful in lots of ways Sometimes, a client going through a separation or divorce will ask me – usually with some trepidation – if they can bring a friend or family member to a meeting. Though we’re often taught that lawyer meetings should be ‘private’, the truth is that having
SullivanLaw is looking to hire a litigation lawyer (family and civil law) Thanks to our recent growth, we are looking for an associate to join the SullivanLaw team. This could be a great opportunity for a new lawyer looking to build their client base in an established small firm, or for a more experienced lawyer
A possible remedy for civil cases that aren’t required to be in another court. The Small Claims Court jurisdiction permits cases of a total amount value of $25,000 plus interest, plus costs. (This value was raised from $10,000 in 2010 in an effort to move more cases to what is often referred to as “the
When it comes to adoption – and specifically open adoptions – it’s important to remember that ‘openness’ is not ‘access’, and the two should not be confused. Our own Timothy Sullivan was asked for his opinions on open adoptions in this month’s issue of the Law Times.
November 1, 2016 – OTTAWA  SullivanLaw is happy to announce the donation of $525.04 to the Cardiology Department at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO Foundation), raised at their recent SullivanLaw Coach-Pitch Tournament 2016 in Alta Vista in August. “When we realized that the Scott Tokessy Memorial Gold Glove Tournament couldn’t accept any more
Maybe, in the old days, making clients think that you – as the august and brilliant lawyer – were too busy to deliver high-touch customer service was a good strategy. But in 2016, with a marketplace over-full of lawyers in most specialties, being responsive to clients isn’t just ‘nice’ – it’s also
Everyone’s heard of Small Claims Court. But not everyone knows when to use it. The Ontario Small Claims Court is a lot of things. It’s a court of justice. It’s a statutory court. It’s a forum to litigate civil disputes and occasionally some minor family law cases. Ă‚Â It has minimal “equitable” jurisdiction. Ă‚Â As long as
