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What is Title Insurance? (What you need to know)
A title insurance policy is a policy of indemnity that insures against loss or damage arising from title defects or other covered risks which may include survey issues, encroachments, ...
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Real Estate Basics: Who Does What?
When selling or purchasing a property, one often deals with several professionals to assist with the transaction. This can leave one unsure over each professional’s role in the transaction. ...
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Reverse Mortgages
There is much hype in relation to reverse mortgages, also known as CHIP (Canadian Home Income Plan) mortgages, these days given the aging population and the low interest rate. ...
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Real Estate Basics: HST and Real Estate (All You Need to Know)
If you are buying or selling real estate, knowing whether HST is payable (or collectible) is an essential component of the transaction. This is determined by the type ...
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Mortgage Remedies (A Lender’s Perspective)
A “mortgage” or “charge” is a conveyance of land as security for the payment of a debt. So long as the Borrower performs all of his or her obligations ...
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Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common (What’s the difference?)
Purchasing a property is one of the most important decisions people make throughout their lifetime. As is often the case, when two (or more) people are buying a property ...
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Joint Ownership With Right of Survivorship (Watch out!)
It is very common for individuals, as part of their estate plan, to place property such as bank accounts, investment certificates and homes on joint account or joint tenancy ...
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Cottage Property Issues: Know Your Water Rights
By: Joshua Matson Owning waterfront land is an aspiration for many of us and waterfront lots are often highly sought after. Issues concerning the rightful use, access and enjoyment ...
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Language Rights and Access to Justice for Franco-Ontarians
Email Our Family Law Lawyers Canada recognizes two official languages, English and French. As a result, the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms protects the right of Francophone parents ...
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Who Gets the Family Pet on Separation?
Email Our Family Law Lawyers While many people see their pets as an integral member of their family, you may be surprised to learn that the Court has typically viewed ...
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Make a Will Month
Email Our Wills & Estate Lawyers Updated November 2022 – November is Make a Will Month in Ontario. This is an opportunity to do what you may have been putting ...
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Bill 245: Accelerating Access to Justice Act – New Changes to Wills and Estates
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers If you are interested in a parcel of land and have a specific use that you want to confirm is permitted for the parcel, the ...
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Shoreline Road Allowances
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers What is a Shoreline Road Allowance? If you are purchasing or own property on a river or lake, you may encounter issues with the shoreline ...
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Real Estate Zoning and Development
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers If you are interested in a parcel of land and have a specific use that you want to confirm is permitted for the parcel, the ...
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Expropriations (A Homeowners Guide)
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers Land expropriation involves the government or other expropriating authority claiming ownership of privately owned property for a public benefit. The Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. ...
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Changes in Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID): What You Need to Know
By: Donna MacFarlane Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Donna Since 2016 Canadians have had the right, in certain circumstances, to engage medical assistance to end their natural ...
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Toxic Mould
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers The two words that make up the subject of this article need some context. Used together, and especially in the context of buying or selling a house, ...
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Pets and Your Estate Plan (Everything You Need to Know)
By: Donna MacFarlane Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Donna What will become of your pets if you die before they do? A good estate plan includes arrangements for the ...
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What You Need to Know About Taxes in Real Estate Transactions (From NSRT to HST)
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers When buying and selling real estate, whether for residential, recreational or business purposes, it is important to consider the various tax implications of the transaction. All land purchases involve Land Transfer ...
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Real Estate Basics: Title Insurance
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers Bottom Line: When purchasing a property, title insurance provides you with coverage for issues relating to the marketability of your title as well as fraud related matters. In ...
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First-Time Homebuyer Exception
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions that many of us will make in our lives. As a first-time homebuyer, you ...
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The Estate Trustee
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers Updated November 2022 – The appointment of an Estate Trustee (also known as the Executor) is a crucial step in the Estate Planning process. ...
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The Capacity to Make a Will (What you Need to Know)
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers Updated November 2022 – It is never too early to begin your Estate planning journey. There are a number of legal requirements to make ...
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HGR Graham Partners Supports Hospice Huronia in 2020
HGR Graham Partners LLP is pleased to support Hospice Huronia. Donna Macfarlane, Partner presents a cheque to Board Chair Marthe Scott, part of our $20,000 commitment to this organization ...
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In Loving Memory of Ted Symons
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our associate and friend, Ted Symons, deceased November 25, 2020. We are proud to have been associated with Ted ...
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Intestate Succession (What happens to my estate if I die without a will?)
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers Updated November 2022 – What happens when a person dies without a valid Will? When this occurs, the deceased is deemed to have died ...
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Make a Will Month: Do I Need a Will?
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers November is Make a Will Month in Ontario. This is an opportunity to do what you may have been putting off for several months ...
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In Person School or Virtual School During COVID-19? (A Review of Recent Case Law)
By: Victoria Hanton Associate, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Victoria The decision to either send children to school for in-person learning or keep them home for remote learning has been ...
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Do It Yourself Separation Agreements (A Caution)
By: Lori Aylwin Associate, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Lori On a regular basis, we have clients come to us with a rough agreement drafted around the kitchen table. Sometimes ...
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A Day in the Life – Featuring Cynthia Dale (Full Interview Video)
The HGR Graham Partners LLP sponsored show A Day in the Life – Featuring Cynthia Dale was a huge success on the 29th of June. We invite anyone who ...
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HGR Graham Partners is Sponsoring Midland Cultural Centre’s – A Day in the Life
HGR Graham Partners takes pride in sponsoring and taking part in events in the communities which we serve. This year we are sponsoring the Midland Cultural Centre’s A Day in ...
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Thank You to Our Frontline Workers
We are grateful to the frontline workers who are working tirelessly to keep our families and communities safe during this difficult time. We would like to give back and try ...
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COVID-19: Creating & Signing Your Will and Power of Attorney Remotely
Thanks to the Ontario Government, our will and estate lawyers have a new tool in their tool kit to assist clients with making wills and powers of attorney or changing ...
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Co-Parenting and COVID-19
By: Victoria Hanton Associate, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Victoria On March 24, 2020, one of the first endorsements from the Superior Court of Justice discussing urgent family law motions ...
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HGR Graham Partners LLP COVID-19 Update
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Can an Employer Change the Terms of an Existing Employment Contract?
By: Andrew Mae Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Andrew Can an employer change the terms of employees’ existing contracts of employment? The answer is “yes” but there are hurdles ...
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The Benefits of Written Employment Contracts (A Horror Story for Employers That Can be Avoided)
By: Andrew Mae Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Andrew Many employers hire employees without using any form of written employment contract. It appears that the mindest is, as there ...
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Divorce & Separation (What is Its Impact on Inheritance)
By: Christine Manners Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Christine Many of our clients are concerned what will happen to an inheritance if a beneficiary goes through a separation. Most ...
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Practicing Law With HGR Graham Partners
We are continuously looking for the right candidate. Our offices are located in a variety of beautiful locations across central Ontario, including: Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Elmvale, and Penetanguishene. We are ...
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HGR Graham Partners LLP is Looking for A Real Estate Lawyer
Residential Real Estate Associate – Penetanguishene Office HGR Graham Partners LLP needs an experienced Residential Real Estate Associate to join our Penetanguishene office team. If you are interested in a ...
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Join us at the BDO 2018 Barrie and Orillia NPO & Charity Seminar’s
HGR Graham Partners LLP will be participating in both the Barrie & Orillia 2018 BDO NPO & Charity Seminars. Topics for both events include: HR best practices – Attracting, retaining ...
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Estate Planning Seminar: Donna MacFarlane to speak on October 24th @ The Midland Culture Center
Please join Donna MacFarlane on October the 24th,2018 @ The Midland Culture Center for a great opportunity to learn about estate planning tips. Other presenters include Paul Larmand ...
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Ontario Introduces a Standard Form Tenancy Agreement
By: Karen Scott Paralegal, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Karen Starting April 30, 2018 it will be mandatory in Ontario for Residential Landlords to use the Standard Form Tenancy ...
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HGR Graham Partners LLP Grand Opening In Elmvale
Elmvale, ON- Today, HGR Graham Partners LLP celebrated the Grand Opening of their sixth location in the community of Elmvale. HGR Graham Partners LLP has deep roots in the ...
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Bill 148- The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act: Find Out How These Changes May Affect You
Bill 148: The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act,2017: Find Out How These Changes May Affect You By: Andrew Mae Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Andrew On January 1, 2018, ...
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Looking for an Estate Lawyer to make a Will? Here are some recommendations for you if you want to treat your children equally
By: Christine Manners Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Christine Could you list EVERY asset you own and not miss one? Have you recently made a few purchases – ...
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Shareholder Agreements: What You Need to Know
By: John Walker Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email John You are a shareholder in a corporation with a few other people who are friends and/or family members. In ...
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Ten Things Which You May Not Have Known…but may need to rectify when you make a Will
By: Christine Manners Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Do you have a will? Are you thinking about creating a will? Below are ten common items we see regularly which ...
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HGR Graham Partners LLP welcomes Sean Ainley and Suzanne Poole to the Partnership
We are pleased to announce that Sean Ainley and Suzanne Poole will be admitted to the Partnership as of January 1, 2018. Sean Ainley practices out of our Midland ...
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Congratulations to Sonya Jain for her appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to the Ontario Consent and Capacity Board (CCB)
Congratulations to Sonya Jain for her appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to the Ontario Consent and Capacity Board (CCB). The CCB is an independent body created under ...
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So you want to start a business? Four questions that every start-up should ask
So you want to start a business? Four questions that every start-up should ask By: Jillian Brazda Student-at-Law, HGR Graham Partners LLP Are you or someone you know going ...
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HGR Graham Partners LLP Named Finalist for the 2017 Barrie Business Awards
HGR GRAHAM PARTNERS LLP NAMED FINALIST FOR THE 2017 BARRIE BUSINESS AWARDS City of Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman at the 15th Annual Barrie Business Awards Press Reception ...
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Protecting the Family Cottage
Protecting the Family Cottage By: Sonya Jain Associate, HGR Graham Partners LLP Cottages are special places where many families make great memories and enjoy idyllic vacations and weekends away. ...
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Congratulations! Lori Aylwin the 2017 John Graves Simcoe Medal of Excellence recipient
We are pleased to announce that Lori Aylwin was the recipient of the 2017 John Graves Simcoe Medal of Excellence. The award was presented by Alex Nuttall MP. The John ...
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Non-Resident Speculation Tax: What You Need to Know
Non-Resident Speculation Tax: What You Need to Know By: Michael Podrebarac Associate, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Mike In an effort to curb rising house prices in certain areas of ...
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Paul Rabinovitch to give a presentation titled Municipal Property Development: Twelve Things You Should Know When Developing Property in May at the ILCO
The firm is pleased to announce our Managing Partner, Paul Rabinovitch will be speaking at the ILCO National conference in Halifax on May 18th, 2017 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM. ...
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Please Join us and Celebrate the publication of a provocative new book published by The Hon. Peter H. Howden
We are celebrating the publication of a provocative new book The Ontario Municipal Board: From Impact to Subsistence 1971-2016 with the author The Hon. Peter H. Howden. The author will be ...
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To Incorporate or Not Incorporate…That is the Question by Kellie Beasley
To Incorporate or Not Incorporate … That is the Question By: Kellie Beasley Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP The decision to incorporate is one that most entrepreneurs will consider ...
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Paper Written for “Roads Scholars” program for OBA by Paul Rabinovitch – How-to: Become a ‘Roads’ Scholar. Cottage Country Road and Access Issues
How-to: Become a ‘Roads’ Scholar. Cottage Country Road and Access Issues By: Paul Rabinovitch Managing Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Below is a discussion paper I presented to the ...
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Recent Published Article by Sarah Hahn – Recent changes to the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
Recent changes to the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act: reduced notice period for victims of sexual or domestic violence The Province of Ontario has just made it a bit ...
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Second Annual Wills and Estates Advanced Planning Summit for Advisors
This September, our Orillia and Barrie offices will be presenting our Second Annual Wills and Estates Advanced Planning Summit for Advisors. The events will take place in Barrie on September 13th at ...
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W. Ross Heacock
After a distinguished career covering over four decades, Ross Heacock has retired from the practice of law. Since 1968, Ross has been carrying on a solicitor’s practice on King St. ...
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HGR Graham Partners Welcomes Mike Podrebarac
We are pleased to announce that Mike Podrebarac has joined HGR Graham Partners in the real estate and business law practices at our Barrie office. Mike completed his undergrad at ...
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Canada Post Disruptions
Should Canada Post lock out their workers, or should there be a strike by the workers, we will do everything possible to assist with the dissemination and collection of mail ...
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Cottage Country Issues – Road and Access
Paul Rabinovitch was invited to speak at the ILCO Advanced Real Estate Law Program. Paul’s presentation revolved around cottage country road and access issues. His discussion points included types of ...
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HGR Graham Partners Join the Soup Sisters
The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre provides meaningful programs and services to cancer survivors and their families and caregivers, which support their physical, social and emotional well-being. Each Thursday these ...
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HGR Graham Partners Supports Local Hospitals
HGR Graham Partners LLP has had a long history of contributing to important community resources. It is with great pride that we share with you the firm’s 2015 Capital Campaigns ...
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HGR Graham Partners Welcomes Lori Aylwin
We are very pleased to announce that Lori Aylwin has joined HGR Graham Partners. She is joining the family law practice at our Barrie office. Lori earned her law degree ...
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Will Thomson Joins HGR Graham Partners
We are very pleased to announce that Will Thomson has joined HGR Graham Partners. Will is joining the litigation and municipal practices at our Barrie office. Will earned his law degree ...
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HGR Graham Partners Celebrates Significant Milestones
At our annual Team Breakfast we celebrated five of our lawyers’ significant milestones. We recognized Greg Evans, John Gignac, Marshall Green and Greg Rice who have been practising law for ...
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HGR Graham Partners Sponsors Booth at the Butter Tart Festival
The staff at the Midland office recently entered a booth in the Midland Butter Tart Festival. We were represented by six bakers who made approximately 2,000 tarts. We also had many ...
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Barrie Rotary Fun Run
The Barrie Rotary Fun Run is an annual community event put on by the Rotary Club of Barrie for the past 28 years. It consists of variety of events including ...
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Sean Ainley Joins HGR Graham Partners
We are very pleased that Sean Ainley has joined HGR Graham Partners. Sean will be adding further depth to our real estate practice at our Midland office. Upon graduating from ...
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The Honourable Peter H. Howden, Q.C. has Joined the Firm as Counsel.
HGR Graham Partners LLP proudly announces that the Honourable Peter H. Howden, Q.C. has joined the firm as counsel. Peter’s career as a decision maker commenced in 1982 when he ...
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Changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act,1998
Recent changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998 (the “Act”) have increased the already heavy burden of responsibility on Estate Trustees (Executors). As you may be aware, the Act ...
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Advanced Planning For Your Business
While large corporations often have back-up systems in place to allow for the absence of senior management, many small businesses do not. This article raises a number of questions and, ...
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HGR Graham Partners & Midland’s Mo Men Participate in Movember
John Walker and Richard Moran of the Midland office teamed up to participate in a very worthwhile cause – Movember! Movember was created to raise awareness for various men’s health ...
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HGR Graham Partners Teams Up With BDO Canada To Benefit Not-For-Profit and Charitable Groups
HGR Graham Partners and BDO Canada co-hosted a series of seminars geared towards providing general legal and tax information to not-for-profit and charitable groups. The seminars took place in Barrie, ...
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Marshall Green recognized in the Community
Congratulations to Marshall Green, who will be honoured by the community of Barrie on Saturday, November 15th for his outstanding contributions to various organizations around the City . Marshall has ...
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HGR Graham Partners Participates in Terry Fox Run
On September 14th, 2014, HGR Graham Partners participated in the Terry Fox Run in Midland and Orillia. This is the 15th year the firm has participated in this event. HGR ...
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Another Victory at the Ontario Court of Appeal
On September 18, 2014, Peter Krysiak won his third unanimous decision at Ontario’s highest court, the Court of Appeal. He successfully argued that there is no absolute right to cross-examination ...
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The Honourable Leonard T. Montgomery
The lawyers and staff at HGR Graham Partners LLP (who recently merged with Zwicker Evans Lewis) wish to extend their sincere sympathies to the Montgomery family on the passing of ...
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HGR Graham Partners participates in Fun Run
The Fun Run is an annual community event put on by the Rotary Club of Barrie for the past 27 years. It consists of variety of events including a ...
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Ron Crane wins Huronia Community Foundation Individual Circle of Honour Award
Ron Crane of our office has won the Huronia Community Foundation Individual Circle of Honour Award. The Award is presented in recognition of a Huronia Community philanthropist for his/her exceptional ...
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Open House to Celebrate Zwicker Evans Lewis merger with HGR Graham Partners
HGR Graham Partners, LLP hosted an open house at it’s new Orillia office on April 2nd to celebrate the recent merger with Zwicker Evans Lewis Law firm. The event was ...
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Milton Zwicker 1940 – 2014
In 1969 Milton Zwicker came to Orillia as a young lawyer and opened a law practice with the late Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Clarke. Milton’s common sense approach to law ...
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Zwicker Evans Lewis merges with HGR Graham Partners
HGR Graham Partners LLP is pleased to announce that Zwicker Evans Lewis merged their practice with HGR Graham Partners LLP on January 1, 2014. With an outstanding commitment to excellence, ...
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Client Newsletter – Fall 2013
Check out our newsletter from Fall 2013. This newsletter is distributed to all our clients and is now archived online for you.
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Fred Hacker Retires
Fred Hacker, Lawyer The dedication to your communityis reflected in every aspect of the firmthat you as a founding partner helped create.Your insight, guidance and examplewill continue to inspire us ...
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Serving our communities through land conservation.
Throughout his legal career Paul has also been able to pursue a personal interest in land conservation and has worked on the successful completion of many large and complex land ...
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Client Newsletter – Fall 2012
Check out our newsletter from Fall 2012. This newsletter is distributed to all our clients and is now archived online for you.
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Client Newsletter – Summer 2012
Check out our newsletter from Summer 2012. This newsletter is distributed to all our clients and is now archived online for you.