Sullivan seeks efficient solutions in family law, civil litigation This week, Timothy N. Sullivan of SullivanLaw was profiled in Advocate Daily. Ă‚Â From the article: Ottawa family and civil litigation lawyerĂ‚Â Timothy N. SullivanĂ‚Â is a passionate advocate who works with clients to find efficient and economical solutions to legal problems. “I like to think that I’m taking […]
As some of you will know, my father passed away earlier this April. Though his passing came after a long illness, and was not unexpected, I have of course found myself thinking of his life and work, especially since he, too, was a lawyer. My father was born in South Porcupine, a neighbourhood in Timmins,
It’s not easy being a celebrity. People sue you all the time. Money, fame, the jet-set life: Ă‚Â Whether you’re a celebrity with some money and a brand name to protect, or one of the oft-under-appreciated people who help to service and manage those celebrities, the lawsuits often fly thick and fast. Here, a summary of
In which I review movies with a legal theme Appearing: Ă‚Â Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton Brief: Set a few years after the Second World War, a senior barrister, Sir Wilfred Robarts (played by Charles Laughton), is asked to represent a man accused of murder. Ă‚Â Initially the barrister sets out to test the accused man’s
In which I review movies with a legal focus. Starring:  Jim Carrey, Moira Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, Justin Cooper, Swoozie Kurtz, Carey Elwes Brief Jim Carrey’s character “Fletcher” is a lawyer who places prestige, fashion, status and financial success above all other priorities, including his son (Justin Cooper as “Max) from a defunct marriage. Fletcher is
Can you stump the experts? The Law Society of Upper Canada is holding its annual Solo and Small Firm Conference in Toronto this week, and they’ve invited me to be a panelist for Friday’s breakfast session, ‘Stump the Experts’. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with friends and colleagues, and meeting new ones. And I hope
In which I review movies with a legal focus. I start this feature of my website with The Paper Chase because it represents the producers’ version of law school. Starring:  Timothy Bottoms, John Houseman, Lindsay Wagner Brief Timothy Bottoms’ character “Hart” is the first year law student at Harvard eager to make a good impression
