Practice Areas

The lawyers at Reynolds O'Brien have extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas. The following is an overview.

Appeals

Advancing or defending appeals from lower courts and administrative tribunals to the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Business & Corporate

Incorporations
Purchases and sales of a business
Amalgamations
Shareholder and partnership agreements
Secured transactions

Children's Aid Society Matters

Representing parents, grandparents and other family members in dealings with the Children's Aid Society.

Civil Litigation

Suing and defending claims for damages for:

Property disputes
Disputes about wills and estates
Corporate and commercial disputes
Claims for damages, injunctive relief, restraining orders
Slips and falls on private property, roads, sidewalks
Defective products
Negligence
Professional malpractice, including lawsuits against doctors, lawyers, engineers, dentists
Breach of contract including obtaining injunctive relief

Criminal Law

Defending against charges brought under the Criminal Code of Canada.

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Domestic assault
Assault
Drug possession and trafficking
Theft
Robbery
Provincial Offences Court

Employment Law

Wrongful or constructive dismissal
Employment contracts
Labour relations board hearings
Grievance arbitrations
Unfair representation complaints
Breaches of confidence

Family Law

Separations agreements
Divorce
Custody
Access
Adoptions
Support
Cohabitation agreements
Marriage contracts
Collaborative law

Human Rights

Advancing or defending claims relating to breaches of The Human Rights Code.

Mediation

James F. O'Brien has received certificates in mediation and is available to mediate disputes in business, corporate, estate, real estate and mortgage matters.

Real Estate

Buying or selling residential, commercial or industrial property
Mortgaging residential, commercial or industrial property
Transferring property within the family
Transferring property in accordance with a Separation Agreement or Court Order
Severances
Rezoning
Powers of Sale
Leases
Agreements of purchase and sale

Small Claims Court

Advancing and defending claims brought in this court. The court now deals with claims up to $35,000.00. Our licensed paralegal, L. Janet VanVolkenburg, is available to represent you in this court.

Wills & Estates

Wills and codicils
Trustee and estate plans
Power of attorney for property
Power of attorney for personal care/living will
Certificate of appointment of Estate Trustee - formerly Probate