The Ross Firm has now over the years represented us on 4 different Real Estate transactions. The service received from their office staff and the lawyers themselves can only be rated as a 10 out of 10. We say this as all deals closed on time, within budget and replies to our phone calls even on weekends was exceptional. [read more...]
The Ross Firm has, over the years, represented us on 4 different Real Estate transactions. Paul and now Quinn have been outstanding in their advice, direction, research and execution of these transactions. The service received from their office staff and the lawyers themselves can only be rated as a 10 out of 10. We say this as all deals closed on time, within budget, and replies to our phone calls even on weekends was exceptional. Thank you all. [read less...]
Eugene Logel
Areas of Law
Business Law
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Personal Injury Law
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Coroner’s Inquest
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Criminal Law
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Employment Law
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Family Law
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Real Estate Law
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Wills & Estate Law
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Business Law
We know business is a dynamic, competition-based reality. We know you have to make decisions to grow, consolidate, or reposition.
All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly.
We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We operate at the speed of business.
We know business doesn’t always happen during business hours. We know business happens all over the globe.
Today, geography gives way to technology. Different time zones speak of opportunities, not barriers.
A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We help local go global.
We employ communication, data collaboration & transfer technology that makes the world smaller, faster and easier for our business clients; whether they are in Southwestern Ontario or Southeast Asia. We can meet, negotiate, sign and close locally or globally.
A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We don’t reinvent the wheel.
Sometimes all that’s needed is a form, document or tip that can solve problems or issues that repeat in your business. We create customizable smart forms that you can use as often as you need; flexible enough to allow for changes without leaving you exposed. We track versions, use and currency to make sure you have what you need to operate without having to reinvent the wheel each time you need it.
A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Business Law stands for:
• Planning new companies, or succession planning
• Advocating on behalf of our clients and resolving disputes through negotiation or litigation
• Negotiating and drafting contracts for businesses, partners, shareholders, employees, and others
• Buying, selling, restructuring or refinancing a business
• Advising and providing guidance on laws and regulations impacting your business
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Business Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the ross firm. We had some commercial law issues that needed to be addressed promptly. It really was as simple as me handing them the work, and them taking care of everything else. [read more...]
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for The Ross Firm. We had some commercial law issues that needed to be addressed promptly. The Ross Firm team returned my call and had my consultation scheduled within a couple days of me reaching out to the Firm, while other firms were taking a couple days at just returning my calls. Understandably lawyers are always busy, but when anyone has any kind of legal issues, you just want them dealt with as quickly as possible so you can move on. I had the opportunity of selecting any local law firm and got the chance of speaking with other different local lawyers, but as soon as I got off the phone from my consultation with The Ross Firm, I immediately knew I was in good hands, and that The Ross Firm had the means and experience to deal with my issue in an effective manner. Just from our brief conversation / consultation, I felt a huge relief as I knew I was dealing with a professional who had done this before. The Ross Firm had no signs of hesitation on how they were going to deal with my issues, and that played a huge role of importance in my decision to hire them. That was the reaction of confidence I needed to hear before hiring them. The Ross Firm were very prompt, handled every tiny little detail / scenario, and was extremely easy to deal with. So were both Nikki and Allison. our lawyer voiced his own opinion to me not only as a lawyer but as a person, who, if he was in the same situation, the actions he'd take which was very helpful to me. It really was as simple as me handing them the work, and them taking care of everything else. From this point onward (**touch wood**) if any legal issues arise, I'll be going straight to The Ross Firm without a doubt. [read less...]
Jake Bhatt Owner - Exooto Media
Personal Injury Law
You’ve been in an accident. Now what? We’re here to give you the answers. After an accident, your focus should be on your recovery. Looking at a mountain of insurance forms? Send them over. Getting calls from insurance adjusters that leave you with more questions than answers? We’ve got you covered. We have the experience and knowledge to help you navigate everything that happens after an accident.
All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly. We do that.
What makes us different? We want to get you the best possible settlement- of course- but we also want to help you get back to the best version of you.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We don’t chase ambulances.
We care about you- not just your settlement- and we really aren’t just saying that. We’re there for you whenever, and however, you need us. In person? Yes. Phone? Sure. Email? Of course. Skype, Facetime, Zoom, text? Absolutely.A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We want to get to know you before we even meet you.
Our electronic Intake process starts before we even meet. This helps us help you faster and makes sure we get every detail we need to advocate for you right from the start.A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We use technology to move faster and keep your costs down.
Your file literally won’t sit on a shelf. We run a paperless practice and use sophisticated technology to get you results faster and to automate administrative tasks- so you aren’t paying for them.A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Personal Injury means:
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Slip and Fall accidents
• Pedestrian/bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Snowmobile accidents
• Medical malpractice
• We work for you from the beginning but let you pay at the end.
You’ve been hit. So have your finances. We get that paying legal bills after an accident can feel impossible. To make sure you can let us help you, we will work for you right from the beginning but let you pay us at the end. We won’t charge you legal fees unless we get you a financial settlement and we will never charge you more than 30% of your settlement. We also never take home more of your settlement than you do.Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Personal Injury Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
Litigation advice was bang on the money! They gave us a clear picture of what we were up against, how to deal with it and what to expect. [read more...]
Litigation advice as well as Real Estate advice was bang on the money! The staff of this Firm were there to help from the start of every case. They gave us a clear picture of what we were up against, how to deal with it and what to expect. My experience with the lawyers of this Firm have been very positive, professional and helpful. [read less...]
Joe Donath
Coroner’s Inquest
Losing a loved one is the most challenging situation any of us can face. Having your loved one’s death be the subject of a Coroner’s Inquest makes this even more challenging and overwhelming. Coroner’s Inquest are public hearings conducted to inform the public about the circumstances of a death. They are conducted before a jury of five community members to determine:
- The identity of the deceased
- Date of death
- Location of death
- Medical cause of death; and
- By what means (natural causes, accident, homicide, suicide, or undetermined).
Families of the deceased, and other affected entities are entitled to apply for standing and are then afforded an opportunity to testify, cross examine witnesses, and propose recommendations on how to prevent future deaths. The Ross Firm is dedicated to helping families and affected entities through the entire Coroner’s Inquest process, from: applying for standing, preparing clients and expert witnesses to testify, to cross-examining witnesses at the Inquest, preparing submissions and crafting recommendations.
Here’s what else you can expect:
- We understand the unique and important role Inquests play.
We understand the incredible role that Inquests present to the family and to the public to actively contribute to the development and modification of policies and laws that will significantly influence the future and will commemorate the memory of a loved one. We’re there for you to support you through this process, whenever, and however, you need us. In person? Yes. Phone? Sure. Email? Of course. Skype, Facetime, Zoom, text? Absolutely.
A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
- We want to get to know and your loved one.
Our electronic Intake process starts before we even meet. This helps us help you faster and makes sure we get every detail we need to advocate for you and your loved one right from the start.
A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
- We use technology to move faster and keep your costs down.
We run a paperless practice and use sophisticated technology to automate administrative tasks- so you aren’t paying for them. We want to do everything we can to support families while keeping the costs down for them in participating in this process. We will also help families apply for all applicable reimbursement programs offered to support them in participating in the process and not being burdened with legal fees.
A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Coroner’s Inquests mean: • Any mandatory or discretionary Inquest ordered under the Coroner’s Act of Ontario.
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Coroner’s Inquest
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
Every time we have used The Ross Law Firm we have received excellent service and results. The lawyers, clerks and staff are smart, honest, transparent and forward thinking. [read more...]
Every time we have used The Ross Firm we have received excellent service and results. The lawyers, clerks and staff are smart, honest, transparent and forward thinking. We highly recommend this firm for a full range of legal services. [read less...]
Eric Nanayakkara Partner - Regency Law
Criminal Law
We all find ourselves in tough situations sometimes in life. We understand that there are lots of reasons why people get involved in the criminal justice system and that every story and every person is different. We’re here to listen to your story and to tell it for you- to get you the best possible outcome.
All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly. We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We know this is hard.
We know that this is stressful and there’s a lot on the line. You’ll always know what’s happening and why and we’re always there when you have questions or concerns. In person? Yes. Phone? Sure. Email? Of course. Skype, Facetime, Zoom, text? Absolutely.A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We get things started right away.
Our electronic Intake process starts before we even meet. This means that we get the Crown Disclosure as soon as possible- so we can start advocating for you right away. When we meet for the first time, we give you the right advice- right away.A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We use technology to move faster and keep your costs down.
We run a paperless practice and use sophisticated technology to keep things moving as quickly as we can and to automate administrative tasks- so you aren’t paying for them.A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Criminal Defence means:
• All charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Part III- Serious Traffic Offences- under the Provincial Offences Act
• Other serious charges under the Provincial Offences Act, such as charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for serious workplace accidents
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Criminal Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
They knew what needed to be done and took the lead. Everything was well-prepared and thought out. [read more...]
They knew what needed to be done and took the lead. Everything was well-prepared and thought out. [read less...]
S.M
Employment Law
Employment Law is contracts. It’s terminations, illnesses, leaves. It’s dynamic and often happens suddenly.
Employment lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly.
We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• Modern Litigation Support.
Sometimes things end badly. We’re here for that. We interface with our clients in a manner that suits them. In person, yes. Phone, sure. Email, of course. Skype, FaceTime, Text – absolutely.
• Dedicated Client Portal.
A space where lawyer and client can collaborate. Clients can see their documents and communication, calendar and litigation budget.
A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• Smart Documents.
Contracts, Non-Compete Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements are often used and reused by our clients. We make it easier with documents designed for use with current and future hires. Key terms can be easily updated by the client without reinventing the wheel or incurring large legal fees.
A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• Automated Document Assembly.
Automation allows us to assemble court documents at least 20 times faster than manually, saving time and money to be spent on your case, not clerical. Court forms and agreements are completed with improved accuracy, avoiding errors and reducing risk.
• Digital Litigation Court Document Database.
Using leading edge technology we have access to Canada's largest collection of employment litigation court documents. This combines employment litigation-focused research with practice specific tools to support your strategic decisions and automate the most tedious tasks.
A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Employment Law stands for:
• Employment Contracts
• Wrongful Dismissal
• Discrimination Claims
• Constructive Dismissal
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Commission Agreements
• Subcontractor Agreements
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment Claims
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Provided encouragement & support through a challenging time. Enabled us to make good sound decisions for our future. We would most definitely recommend the Ross Firm to anyone looking for Employment Law assistance. [read more...]
In all our dealings, The Ross Firm and their amazing team provided encouragement & support through a challenging time. The Ross Firm were very thorough, providing a complete overview of our situation, they enabled us to make good sound decisions for our future. We would most definitely recommend The Ross Firm to anyone looking for Employment Law or Wills & Estate assistance." [read less...]
Sherry & Mark Rowe
Family Law
The problem isn’t knowing when you need a family lawyer, it’s knowing which one to choose.
All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly.
We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We communicate across platforms that suit you.
The binary choice of in person or by phone is dead everywhere else, why not in law? Skype, FaceTime, Text, Email…no problem. Don’t worry, we still have offices and make a great cup of coffee so you can feel free to visit us any time.
A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We turn paper into data.
No more reams of forms, documents and evidence. Just smart digital documents that you can access, comment on and store.
A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We turn data into results.
Having a paperless office means faster retrieval of key materials. It means instant access to thousands of hours of research and thousands of past cases we can use to save valuable time and accurately assess your chances of success.
A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Family Law stands for:
• Child Support
• Custody
• Spousal Support
• Asset Division
• Guardianship
• Private Adoption
• Settlements
• Separation Agreements
• Divorce
• Pension Valuation
• Appeals
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Family Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
It was beautiful on my soul learning what my rights were as a father to my children. Really lifted a huge weight off my chest and gave me my confidence to maneuver life to my fullest again. [read more...]
I am more than satisfied with Jenn McMillan and The Ross Firm for their services throughout my split with my ex and the creation of my Will. All questions that I had were answered quickly, and very helpful. It was beautiful to my soul learning what my rights are as a father to my children. Really lifted a huge weight off my chest and gave me my confidence to maneuver life to my fullest again. I asked Jenn to write up the fairest settlement for me and my ex, and fair it was. My ex came to her senses and signed. It's been a year and we do the best parenting now for my kids. It was long overdue. I wish everyone could co-parent together, so good for the kids. I do suggest Jenn McMillan very often to people as she is very easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable, and does her job well also giving you peace of mind. [read less...]
Will Z.
Real Estate Law
People want 3 things from their real estate lawyer:
- If they are buyers…they want the key to their new house.
- If they are sellers…they want the cheque.
- Both want to know it's being done right.
All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly.
We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We communicate across platforms that suit you.
The binary choice of in person or by phone is dead everywhere else, why not in law? Skype, FaceTime, Text, Email…no problem. Don’t worry, we still have welcoming offices and make a great cup of coffee so you can feel free to visit any time.
A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We digitized our documents to save trees and time.
Behind the scenes, we keep doing the sophisticated searches and due diligence then digitize the documents, you review them on a huge TV monitor and sign them electronically.
A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We use proprietary processes to complete your deal.
In many cases, we can have you in and out of the office in 20 minutes without ever having touched a single piece of paper. Your signed documents will be waiting in your email when you leave.
We can of course do it the old-fashioned way if you prefer, but it's much more fun doing it electronically.
A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Real Estate Law stands for:
• Residential Purchases and Sales
• Commercial Purchases and Sales
• Residential & Commercial Leasing
• Mortgages and Refinancing
• Subdivision Development
• Easements, Rights-of-Way, or Boundary Disputes
• Severances
• ExpropriationSomeday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Real Estate Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
Real Estate advice was bang on the money! They gave us a clear picture of what we were up against, how to deal with it and what to expect. [read more...]
Litigation advice as well as Real Estate advice was bang on the money! The staff of this Firm were there to help from the start of every case. They gave us a clear picture of what we were up against, how to deal with it and what to expect. My experience with the Lawyers of this Firm have been very positive, professional and helpful. [read less...]
Joe Donath
Wills & Estate Law
We’ve got some good news and some bad news.
The bad news is that we all have a “best before” date. The good news is that with some planning, those left behind won’t have a legal mess to clean up.All lawyers will tell you that they know the law, communicate persuasively, bill fairly and report regularly.
We do that.
Here’s what else you can expect:
• We understand that the process can be hard.
Contemplating one’s death isn’t fun. Administering an estate only happens after someone close has passed away. The last thing you need are barriers in communicating with your lawyer. We are accessible across all communication platforms that suit you.A smarter law firm means a more accessible lawyer.
• We get to know you before we meet you.
Our electronic Estate Planning Intake process starts before we even meet, and ensures that our first meeting is a productive one.A smarter law firm means a more productive lawyer.
• We use very new tools to deal with a very old need.
Whether we are drafting your Will or assisting executors administering an estate, we make it as seamless and cost-effective as the law will permit. We use up-to-the-minute software and hardware to make the ancient act of succession timely, efficient and effective.A smarter law firm means a smarter lawyer.
At The Ross Firm, Wills & Estate Law means:
• Estate Planning
• Drafting of Wills and Power of Attorneys
• Estate Litigation
• Henson Trusts for Disabled Beneficiaries
• Foreign Jurisdiction Estate Assets
• Spendthrift Trusts
• Living Trusts and Estate Freezes
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We're doing it now.
Practicing Wills & Estate Law
Lawyers & Paralegals
Allied Professionals
The Ross Firm provided encouragement & support through a challenging time. Enabled us to make good sound decisions for our future. [read more...]
In all our dealings, The Ross Firm team provided encouragement & support through a challenging time. The Ross Firm were very thorough, providing a complete overview of our situation, The Ross Firm enabled us to make good sound decisions for our future. We would most definitely recommend The Ross Firm to anyone looking for Employment Law or Wills & Estate assistance. [read less...]
Sherry & Mark Rowe
Lawyers
Quinn Ross
Quinn Ross does not tolerate bullies and he’s got the scars to prove it. After a few “viscerally satisfying” schoolyard encounters, it occurred to Quinn that there had to be a better way to deal with conflict. Law, it seems, was inevitable.
Out of the gate, Quinn was a successful litigator at The Ross Firm, with a focus on property, expropriation and employment cases. Over time, as the firm grew, Quinn has shifted his legal focus to business law: corporate commercial transactions, real estate and wills and estates. He has guided Ontario clients in transactions with parties worldwide, including China, Africa, Europe, South America and the United States, to mention a few.
Quinn regularly incorporates, reorganizes, structures financing, merges, and purchases and sells federal and provincial corporations. His knowledge of secured transactions helps limit exposure for vendors in a sale, and restrict overreaching lenders during purchases.
Quinn heads up the real estate team and treats each real property transaction with the same care and interest whether it is the purchase or sale of a residential home, or a multi-unit, multi-million dollar commercial property. Quinn appreciates the added experience of having litigated real estate matters when they go wrong, so he is keenly aware of potential pitfalls before they occur.
Professionally, Quinn is a past President of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Bar Association. Quinn is a regular speaker at the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Ontario Bar Association. In his community, Quinn serves as the immediate Past President of the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, and counsel to numerous not-for-profit organizations.
Education
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, London, Ontario, Canada
• Juris Doctor – 2004Memberships & Activities
2017 – Present: Ontario Bar Association – President of the Board of Directors
2016 – 2017: Ontario Bar Association – 1st Vice President of the Board of Directors
• Chair – Strategic Planning • Chair – Governance Committee2015 – Present: Ontario Bar Association – 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors
• Chair – Governance Committee • Chair – Technology & Practice Innovation Committee2015 – Present: Founder Goderich & Area Syrian Refugee Initiative
2012 - 2015: Ontario Bar Association – Secretary of the Board of Directors
• Chair – Working Group on Alternative Business Structures • Vice Chair – Finance Committee • Member – Taskforce on Non-Professional Shareholders in Professional Corporations2012 – 2015: Alzheimer Society of Huron County – President of the Board of Directors
Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We’re doing it now.
Practice Areas of Law
Business Law
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Jenn McMillan
Jenn McMillan has been arguing cases since she was very young. She says that as a child, she enjoyed the challenge of bringing someone to her way of thinking. When she realized there was a job where she could do that “all day, every day,” she thought that practicing law was a perfect fit.
As a family lawyer, Jenn believes in educating her clients. During what can be a particularly challenging time, she restores their confidence and re-establishes an element of control. This empowers and enables her clients to determine their own future.
Whether she is acting for a father to obtain custody of his young son, arguing for supervised access, acting for a wife to secure support after a long-term relationship, or a parent seeking to restrict or terminate the other parent’s access, each day is a new opportunity to successfully advocate on behalf of her clients to achieve their goals.
Jenn also acts for grandparents, family members, or foster parents who are seeking custody of children in their care; these cases often result in adoptions, which are bright spots in what can often be challenging processes.
Jenn’s practice also includes the successful resolution of significant property cases dealing with large farming operations and other businesses, as well as income determination cases where expert evidence is employed to prove income.
In her community, Jenn is the immediate Past President and current Treasurer of the Huron Law Association (as well as the Perth, Bruce, & Grey Law Associations), and our representative at the Federation of Law Associations of Ontario. She is the immediate Past Co-President of the South West Region Women’s Law Association. Jenn is also a Past President of the Board of Directors of Victim Services of Huron County, and a Past President of the Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic.
Education
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, London, Ontario, Canada
• LL.B. – 2004University of Western Ontario – Huron University College, London, Ontario, Canada
• B.A. – 2001 • HonoursSomeday everyone will be doing it our way,
We’re doing it now.
Practice Areas of Law
Family Law
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Elli Cohen
Elli Cohen is not afraid to take on difficult cases. He is relentless in the pursuit of his client’s rights. Elli has found that much of the work he’s taken on in the last few years has been referral work from other lawyers, including appeals and particularly complex financial cases.
Elli has had great success in large, complicated property cases including matters that dealt with international property, corporate interests, family businesses, farm valuations, quota, and crops, stocks and bonds as well as other financial equities. His experience working at CIBC and Merrill Lynch in Toronto before heading off to law school has stood Elli and his clients in good stead.
And while he’s no longer close to the bright lights of Toronto, Elli is doing what he can to shine a light on the arts in Blyth, Ontario as the President of Board of Directors for both the Blyth Centre for the Arts and Blyth’s Campaign 14/19.
Education
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, London, Ontario, Canada
• LL.B. – 2004 • Law Journal: Canadian Journal of Law & Jurisprudence, Student Editor, 2003 – 2004Huron University College, London, Ontario, Canada
• Honours B.A. – 2001 • Major: Economics & HistoryRepresentative Cases
• Cassidy v. Cassidy, O.J.No. 1053 (SCJ 2011) • Cassidy v. Cassidy, O.J.No 1927 (SCJ 2010) • Viclu v. Kozicki, O.J.No 1146 (SCJ 2010) • Clements v. Clements, O.J.No 5768 (SCJ 2008) • Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society v. J.J., O.J.No 5372 (OCJ 2006) • Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society v. J.J., O.J.No 5340 (OCJ 2006) • Lohse v. Fleming, O.J.No 5580 (SCJ 2006) • Whitfield v. Whitfield, CarswellOnt 8791 (SCJ 2006) • Wine v. Spivey, CarswellOnt 2942 (SCJ 2007) • Gollaw v. Miller, CarswellOnt 6455 (SCJ 2008Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We’re doing it now.
Practice Areas of Law
Family Law
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Wills & Estate Law
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Danielle Landry
Danielle is a Partner at The Ross Firm, where she leads the civil litigation and criminal practices. Her civil litigation practice primarily focuses on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accident and wrongful death cases. Danielle has extensive experience with complex catastrophic personal injury cases. Her criminal practice primarily focuses on defending clients charged under the Criminal Code of Canada. Danielle has extensive experience with defending clients charged with sexual offences. She has also acted as counsel in a number of Coroner’s Inquests, representing families who have lost loved ones during interactions with police.
Danielle is an experienced trial lawyer and advocate who is described by her clients and colleagues as being: fearless, passionate, disciplined, hard-working, intelligent, detail- oriented and leaving no stone unturned for her clients. She has successfully represented clients in both jury and non-jury trials at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Danielle practices in a “down to earth” style that is highly client-focused. She strives to ensure that her clients understand the law, always know what is happening with their matter and advocates for practical outcomes for her clients.
Danielle is also a strong believer in community, activism and social justice. Under her direction, The Ross Firm launched The Ross Firm Cares, a firm-wide volunteerism initiative where lawyers and staff get out into their communities and give back. She previously volunteered for many years with the Ronald McDonald House and with refugee students coming to Canada. Danielle was a Director on the Board of Directors at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce between 2014 and 2021, serving her final two terms as Vice President of the Board.
Danielle has a particular passion for mentoring young female lawyers and working mothers and currently sits on the Criminal Lawyers’ Association’s Women’s Committee. She is also a member of the Criminal Lawyers Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Advocates’ Society. Outside of practice, she enjoys staying active and is an avid traveler, foodie and proud mother.
Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc., Honours) in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University in 2009, followed by her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The University of New Brunswick in 2012. She was called to the bar in Ontario in 2013.
Education
University of New Brunswick
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) . – 2012Dalhousie University
• Bachelor of Science • Honours in NeuroscienceSomeday everyone will be doing it our way,
We’re doing it now.
Practice Areas of Law
Coroner’s Inquest
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Criminal Law
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Personal Injury Law
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Lisa Toner
In late 2022, after 28 years of practising law in her hometown of Kitchener-Waterloo, Lisa moved to Port Elgin and joined The Ross Firm.
Lisa draws on her extensive experience in Wills and Estates Law to advise clients on their most important trusts and estates matters and to effectively protect their interests when disputes arise. She is particularly attuned to the vulnerabilities and unique legal needs of seniors, and those with disabilities.
Having previously worked as a lawyer within large financial institutions, and with a large Waterloo Region firm, Lisa regularly counsels high net worth individuals, family businesses and corporations on complex matters involving trusts, estates, and wills, as well as estate administration (probate) matters. Lisa enjoys tackling complicated estate planning issues, and producing pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
In addition to estate solicitor’s work, Lisa is a skilled litigator and regularly protects her clients’ interests in matters such as estate and power of attorney disputes, passing of accounts applications, and will challenges. She has appeared at every level of Court in Ontario; however, she is also a strong proponent of negotiated dispute resolution, and an experienced mediator.
Lisa has served on the Executive of the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and various subcommittees, since 2014. She was particularly proud to serve on an OBA Committee for the creation of an Elder Law Section, and is a member of the Elder Law section of the Canadian Bar Association. She enjoys mentoring younger lawyers and speaking at various Continuing Professional Development programs for other lawyers in the estates field.
University of Western Ontario
• LL.B. - 1992University of Ottawa
• Bachelor of Social Sciences – 1989Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
We’re doing it now.
Mikayla Greig
Mikayla is a family law lawyer, with The Ross Firm. She has successfully handled cases from complex Domestic Contracts to contentious but negotiated Separation Agreements. Her portfolio of cases includes child and spousal support, contested custody and access, obtaining sole custody (decision making) of children, as well as orders for supervised access against an opposing parent. She has also dealt with complex property files involving everything from farm equipment and land to stocks, bonds, the matrimonial home and complex pension plans.
Mikayla received a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario in 2015. During her undergraduate years at Western, Mikayla returned home in the summer months to play women’s rugby for the Bruce County Banshees out of Tiverton. She also played varsity rugby for Western University and was a member of the triathlon club. As an undergrad, Mikayla acted as a co-facilitator for a program called Changing Ways, a primarily court-mandated program whose mission statement is to assist men in ending their violent behaviour towards the women and children in their lives.
She received a Juris Doctor from Lakehead University in 2018, with a first-class standing. During law school Mikayla acted as a VP for the Women in Law committee. She also took part, as a research assistant, in the development of the first comparative human rights research database in Canada, designed to helps both the public and legal practitioners navigate human rights law in Canada.
After attending law school in Thunder Bay, Mikayla happily returned to her home town of Owen Sound, where she completed her articles and was called to the bar in Ontario in September 2018.
Mikayla considers her emotional intelligence – or “people skills” – to be one of her strengths as a lawyer. She listens intently to each client, showing them empathy, patience and understanding when they are going through a very tough and emotionally charged life-altering event. She knows that sometimes her clients – mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, foster parents, family members – are scared, and she works to make them feel a little less intimidated by the process.
Mikayla believes in educating clients, and restoring their confidence. She works to help them re-establish control over their lives and in the end, enables them to determine their own futures.
Outside of work, Mikayla enjoys reading, cycling and travelling.
Education
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario - 2018
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)University of Western Ontario - 2015
• Honours in Criminology and Sociology • Bachelor of ArtsSomeday everyone will be doing it our way,
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Lara Merjane
Lara Merjane is an associate in our Corporate Team. Over the past 10 years, she developed expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for companies in Canada, the US, and Brazil. Her practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial issues, with emphasis on risk and contract management. Lara sees the bigger picture when providing clients in high-stakes disputes with practical and results-oriented strategic advice.
Lara lawyered for seven years in Brazil on a broad array of commercial disputes, primarily litigating employment cases for multinational companies and negotiating collective bargaining agreements for regional and national unions.
After moving to Canada, she worked in legal departments of FinTechs, publicly traded American companies, and a Group of technology, recruiting and payroll companies with branches across Canada and the US, where she developed knowledge in cross-border commercial transactions.
On a different note, her early adulthood interest in technology led her to start a Computer Science degree and learn coding languages before transitioning to law. Her IT industry experience gives her an edge over many other legal advisors. She draws on her prior know-how as a web developer to advise clients organizations in the industry, mixing her legal experience and business strategies to complement corporate management.
Lara is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, a certified Commercial Contract Manager, and a member of the Law Society of Ontario. She is also fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Law School
• Osgoode Hall Law SchoolBar Admissions
• Ontario - 2020 • Brazil - 2011Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
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Airianna Murdoch-Fyke
Airianna was born and raised in Kincardine, Ontario. Airianna earned her Bachelor of Social Science (B.Soc.Sci), Honours in Economics and Political Science from the University of Ottawa (2016), followed by her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Ottawa (2021). Airianna also received her Qualified Arbitrator (Q.ARB) designation in 2022. She was called to the Bar in Ontario in June 2022.
Social justice and community development are strong areas of interest for Airianna. Airianna has worked as a harm reduction worker at a supervised injection site, reversing opioid overdoses within vulnerable communities. Airianna has also worked for the Humanitarian Law division of the Canadian Red Cross. Currently, Airianna is the Chair on the Board of Directors for the John Howard Society Simcoe-Muskoka and sits on the Board of Directors for the Huron Women’s Shelter.
Airianna is a strong feminist, focusing her research on sexual violence. In 2019, Airianna published an article, Rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Gendered Approach to the Proliferation of Sexualized Violence Against Children, in the academic journal, Allons-y: Journal of Children, Peace and Security. In 2022, Airianna’s article on the Gendered Consequences of Economic Sanctions was the recipient of the Jacques-Yvan Morin award and was selected to be published in the Quebec Journal of International Law.
Airianna completed her articles at a large national firm, where she was part of the Independent External Comprehensive Review of Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
Airianna is a proud dog mom of three, lighthouse explorer, and avid coin collector.
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) – 2022-Present
- Business Accounting – 2021
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) – 2021
- Bachelor of Social Sciences – Joint Honours in Economics and Political
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Practice Areas of Law
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Megan McKay
Megan McKay was raised in Owen Sound, Ontario and has always considered it home. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology (Honours) at the University of Guelph, and soon after worked in the non-profit sector. In 2021, she obtained her Juris Doctor degree at the Peter A. Allard School of Law.
Megan has a demonstrated interest in family law. Throughout law school, she volunteered with the Legal Services Society providing family law information to the public. She was also an externship student at Rise Women’s Legal Centre, acting as counsel for low-income women experiencing family law issues. Megan has further worked at a family law firm in Vancouver in the roles of a summer student, articling student, and associate. Upon returning to Ontario, she was delighted to join the Ross Firm and continue in this area.
As a former volunteer coordinator, community betterment is a passion of Megan’s. She has volunteered with legal clinics, Access Pro Bono, and law students, among others. In her spare time, Megan can often be found with a book in one hand and a coffee in the other.
Education
Peter A. Allard School of Law, British Columbia, Canada J.D. 2021
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada B.A. 2017
• Honours • Co-op Student • Honours thesis presented at Mental Health for All ConferenceSomeday everyone will be doing it our way,
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Emma Vleming
Emma is a dedicated lawyer on our Personal Injury, Civil Litigation team. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D.), as well as the University of Toronto where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Diversity Studies.
Emma’s legal practice is shaped by a deep commitment to ensuring that clients’ needs are not only respected but vigorously advocated for. Emma’s passion for personal injury law stems from years of involvement with disability rights organizations including advocacy work with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Alliance, and ARCH Disability Law Centre.
Prior to joining The Ross Firm, Emma worked at a personal injury law firm in Toronto, where she successfully appeared before the Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal.
Outside of her practice, Emma is an active volunteer with Pro Bono Ontario, providing free legal advice to marginalized individuals across Ontario. In her spare time Emma enjoys staying active, exploring the Grey Bruce area, and working on creative projects including sewing and knitting.
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Paul Ross
Paul’s route to practice was far less direct than that of many of the other lawyers at The Ross Firm. After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School (when it was still located at Osgoode Hall), he worked at the Toronto Telegram as a news reporter, as a Queen’s Park speechwriter for several of Bill Davis’ Conservative cabinet ministers, as the editor-in-chief of a travel magazine, and he also authored a published novel.
Paul Ross has been practicing law for more than 50 years. That’s a whole lot of water over the dam. He shakes his head in wonder over the changes that have taken place in the law and with technology in a half-century. Paul prides himself on being there when the “young lions” pop their head into his office to get the old man’s take on a complex issue.
The patriarch of The Ross Firm founded it first as a sole practitioner in 1980. He was joined by his wife, Heather Joy Ross, in 1984. It was this addition that created the foundation for the current iteration of the firm.
Paul is passionate about excellence, technology, creativity and personal growth. He’s excited by where the firm is going and sees the younger lawyers “taking The Ross Firm to a whole new level.”
Paul muses that when he came to Huron County from Toronto some 37 years ago, to work for the late E. Beecher Menzies, Q.C., in Clinton, Ontario, he could never have imagined the growth of his own law firm, first in Goderich and expanding into the City of Stratford, and now in The Town of Kincardine.
Education
Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• LL.B. – 1963McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• B.A.Someday everyone will be doing it our way,
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Heather Joy Ross LSM
If you ask any lawyer at The Ross Firm “who’s the best lawyer in the shop,” the answer is Heather Joy Ross. Disciplined, ethically rigorous and highly intelligent, she is the definition of the consummate advocate. Throughout her career Heather has been prepared, knowledgeable and determined. This approach earned her the reputation as a “go to” lawyer in the region for men and women alike. Spouses often raced to retain Heather after their relationship broke down. Whether this was because they wanted her on their side or to avoid having her against them, is a matter of some debate. It is this reputation and approach that forms the foundation of The Ross Firm today.
Heather has been a leader in her profession virtually from her first day at law school: she was a mentor to fellow students, and the recipient of three academic awards. As a practicing lawyer, Heather tackled issues of domestic abuse and gender inequality and broke new ground when both subjects were not in the forefront of legal and judicial thinking. Heather describes herself as a warrior, and says that being a lawyer gave her the tools to help make change, particularly for women and girls in our society. However, her passion and big-picture thinking are larger than her legal practice. The original work she did to help establish safe houses for women in Huron County led to the creation of the Huron Women’s Shelter in Goderich. She’s a founder of South West Region Women’s Law Association. Throughout her career and to the present she is a mentor to women lawyers, helping them realize their professional and personal aspirations.
As an academic, Heather was an adjunct professor of law, designing and teaching courses in ethics and family law practice and procedure at her alma mater, the Faculty of Law at The University of Western Ontario. Heather was elected as a Bencher (a governor) of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1999. She has contributed significantly to the regulation of the legal profession in Ontario, particularly in her work at the Law Society on the redrafting of the Rules of Professional Conduct, the creation of the standing committee on Equity and Aboriginal Issues, her service on the Human Rights Monitoring Group, and taking on an adjudicative role in lawyer and paralegal disciplinary hearings. Three subsequent elections resulted in her being granted the honour of “Life Bencher”.
An engaged and insightful jurist, Heather shared her skills sitting as a Superior Court of Justice Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court. Her last role at The Ross Firm was that of General Counsel. She provided sage and cogent advice to the firm and its lawyers on matters of ethics, professional responsibility and practice management.
On December 8, 2020, she was awarded the Law Society Medal – given for outstanding service within the profession to lawyers who have made a significant contribution to the profession, in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession.
When she’s not mentoring or leading, Heather finds satisfaction in creative outlets like interior design, and painting. In many ways, both personally and professionally, Heather has made the whole world her canvas.
Education
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, London, Ontario, Canada
- LL.B. – 1984
- Honours: Highest standing in Torts
- Honours: Highest standing in Civil Liberties and Human Rights.
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