Practice Areas
Indigenous & First Nations
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Ericksons LLP is dedicated to providing reliable and high quality legal advice on all matters concerning Indigenous and First Nations Law. Our Indigenous and First Nations legal team advises on a wide spectrum of matters, including:
- Establishing a variety of corporate entities such as joint ventures, partnerships and charitable corporations.
- Taxation advice for First Nations, individuals, trusts, corporations, and limited partnerships.
- Resource development advice in the forestry, mining and energy sectors
- Arbitrations
- First Nations Governance
- Treaty Rights Issues
- Employment and Labour Law
- Judicial Reviews of Government Decisions
Our lawyers practicing in this field:
Theodore Scollie, Derek Noyes, Evan Juurakko, Matthew Smiley
Civil Litigation
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Ericksons LLP has comprehensive courtroom experience. Our litigation services include:
- Personal Injury Claims
- Medical Malpractice Claims
- Labour and Employment Disputes
- Corporate and Commercial Disputes
- Indigenous Legal Issues
- Construction Disputes
- Disputed Estates
- Tax Dispute
Our lawyers practicing in this field:
Morris Holervich, Derek Noyes, Evan Juurakko, Ryan Venn, Matthew Smiley
Construction
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- Liens
- Tendering
- Design and Engineering Issues
- Construction on First Nations
- Contracts for design/build projects, development planning, project management and related matters
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Matthew Smiley
Corporate and Commercial
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ThTheWe provide comprehensive advice in all areas of Corporate and Commercial Law including:
- Business Start-ups
- Compliance and Disclosure
- Corporate Governance
- Intellectual Property
- Joint Venture, Partnership, Shareholder and related agreements
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Organization and Reorganization
- Shares and Assets Dispositions
- Taxation
- Financing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Share and Asset Purchases and Sale Agreements
- Structure and Governance of Joint Venture Capital Projects
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Theodore Scollie, Evan Juurakko, Randall Johns, Kristofer Evans, Renee Marion
Employment and Labour Relations
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We represent employers, employee groups and individuals in areas such as:
- Wrongful Dismissal
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Employment Equity
- Employment Standards, including the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Standards Act
- Human Resources Policies, Procedures and By-Laws
- Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
- Occupational Health and Safety
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Derek Noyes, Matthew Smiley
Environmental
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Ericksons LLP recognizes the importance of a strong and healthy environment, and is pleased to provide the following services in the area of Environmental Law:
- Advising clients on completing environmental assessments and alternatively, challenges to the assessment process and findings;
- Providing advice on best practices for industries involved in the resource sector;
- Advising clients on their ability to confront and challenge environmental issues, and representing clients on such challenges when needed.
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Derek Noyes
Estates and Estate Planning
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We provide advice and service in the following areas:
- Estate Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Probating and Settling of Estates
- Trusts
- Wills and Powers of Attorney
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Morris Holervich (Estate Litigation Only), Ryan Venn, Gillian Matson, Randall Johns, Kristofer Evans, Renee Marion
Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury
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Ericksons LLP has practical expertise in the areas of insurance claims, motor vehicle accidents and personal injury cases. Our experienced trial lawyers will work closely with you to seek the best results and provide peace of mind.
Our services in this area include:
- Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Short and Long-Term Disability Claims
- Claims by Family Members
- Accident Benefit Claims
- Slip and Fall Accident Claims
- Product Liability Claims
- Arbitration and Mediation
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Matthew Smiley
Taxation
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- Objections/Appeals
- Indigenous Taxation Matters
- Business Restructuring Advice for Tax Efficiencies
- Commodity Tax Advice and Compliance (GST/Ontario Sales Tax)
- Cross-Border Taxation Issues
- Real Property Tax Assessment Advice and Negotiation
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Real Estate
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Our residential and commercial real estate services include:
- Commercial Development
- Joint Ventures
- Municipal Law
- Residential Development Projects
- Real Estate Taxation Issues
- Subdivision Development
- Zoning Requirements and Issues
- Agreements of Purchase and Sale
- Title Conveyancing (Purchases/Sales)
- Leasing Agreements and Disputes (Residential and Commercial)
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Derek Noyes, Evan Juurakko, Ryan Venn, Gillian Matson, Randall Johns, Kristofer Evans, Renee Marion
Medical Malpractice
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Medical malpractice is an issue that is important to many patients who believe they or their loved ones have suffered due to the negligence or incompetence of a health care professional or medical institution. Unfortunately, medical malpractice does occur and when it does, victims should have recourse to legal action. Our firm has the experience and specific training to help you.
Lawyers practicing in this field:
Vlad Popescu, Matthew Smiley