We are pleased to announce that five Bernard LLP lawyers are listed for 2015 in Best Lawyers International. Four of our lawyers, Gary Wharton, Peter Swanson, Tom Hawkins and David Jones, are listed for their maritime practices, while Nevin Fishman is listed for his medical negligence practice. A schedule of the lawyers, their practice areas and… more »
Peter Swanson was re-elected and David S. Jarrett was elected for the first time to the Board of Directors of the International Sailors’ Society Canada (the “ISSC”). The ISSC is a registered charity that contributes to Canadian seafarer organizations and centres that provide support to merchant seafarers. Peter G. Bernard, Q.C. (retired) stepped down from his board position with the… more »
We are pleased to announce that effective August 14, 2014 Russell Robertson has joined the firm as an associate. Russell brings a unique blend of practice skills to the firm, having clerked at the Federal Court in Ottawa and having practiced as a commercial litigator in Vancouver since December 2010. Russell will continue to build his commercial litigation and insurance… more »
David S. Jarrett recently applied to the British Columbia Provincial Court to have 18 alleged contraventions of the Fisheries Act, R.S.C., 1985, C. F-14 relating to an unlawful deposit of a deleterious substance (wood preservative leeching from a marine structure) in water frequented by fish judicially stayed. The stay granted by the Court ended the prosecution of all charges… more »
We are pleased to announce that Amelja Zoehner was qualified as a lawyer on June 23, 2014 and is now practicing as the newest member of our litigation practice. Amelja brings a unique set of skills to the practice of law and we look forward to her having a long and successful practice with Bernard LLP.… more »
Peter Swanson along with Bonnie Gee (The Chamber of Shipping of BC) and Andrew Mayer (Prince Rupert Port Authority) competed last weekend (June 21-22) in the Sailors’ Society Three Peak Challenge. The Challenge had 39 teams from around the world climbing three of the tallest mountains in the United Kingdom, all within a 24-hour period.… more »
Effective June 16, 2014, Paul Mooney is returning to his home town of Ottawa to continue his litigation practice. Paul is joining the Ottawa law firm of Bertschi Orth LLP. We wish Paul continued success at his new firm. Paul can be reached at 1410 Blair Place, Suite 400, K1J 9B9 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Tel: 613.749.4700; Fax: 613.749.4703).… more »
David S. Jarrett was recently appointed as the Legislative Liaison for the Executive Committee of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia (“MIABC”) for the 2014 – 2015 term. As Legislative Liaison, David’s duties include keeping the MIABC’s Executive Committee updated on any legislative changes or court decisions that may affect its membership. The MIABC is a non-profit organization whose… more »
In the case of Zajaczkowski v. Grauer et al, recently decided on April 25, 2014, the Plaintiff sought damages of between $1.2 million and $4.4 million arising from a motor vehicle accident. Tom Hawkins and Megan Nicholls defended the claim on behalf of the Defendant driver in this short fuse trial. After hearing evidence over two weeks of trial and… more »
We are pleased to announce that Megan Nicholls joined the firm effective January 6, 2014 as an associate. Megan recently moved to Vancouver after having clerked with at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and having practice commercial litigation and insurance defence with a well known Hamilton firm. Megan is qualified to practice in both Ontario and B.C. and brings… more »