Thomson Rogers Lawyers
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The entire Thomson Rogers family is saddened to announce the passing of Lawrence H. Mandel; a leader, a teacher, a mentor, the prototypical lawyer’s lawyer and a most significant contributor to the success and stature our firm enjoys today. Laurie was born in Toronto in 1936, one of two sons of recent immigrants to Canada. That very same year, Edson Haines and his brother Douglas started our firm, which ultimately came to be known as Thomson, Rogers. No one would have predict...ed the imprint that Laurie would eventually leave on the firm. Laurie joined TR in 1963 after graduating from law school at the University of Toronto. He then did something remarkable at the time. He took a sabbatical to travel the world, paying his way by working as a freelance journalist for the Toronto dailies. On his return he jumped into commercial litigation with fierce intensity and an unmatched attention to detail. His genius lay in his preparation, his imagination and his ability to develop legal theories and tactics to successfully prosecute his claims. Mr. Mandel’s interests evolved, and he soon became a preeminent personal injury trial lawyer. He was leader in the PI bar, respected by the Judges he appeared before and somewhat feared by Defence counsel. His clients loved him. Anyone who worked with him became a significantly better advocate. That is especially true of the countless lawyers in our firm who benefited from his wisdom and training over 50 plus years, perhaps no one more so than his son and current senior TR partner, Sloan Mandel. We are so grateful that we had the privilege of working for and with Laurie. While we mourn his loss, we pause to recognize all that he did for our partners, lawyers, staff and, especially, our clients, for whom he worked tirelessly and with limitless energy. Laurie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie, his brother Sidney, his children Sloan and Carrie, his daughter-in-law Wendy Moore Mandel and his beloved grandchildren. We extend our heartfelt condolences to them.

Thomson Rogers lawyers Stacey Stevens and Adam Karakolis begin a virtual trial today, 13 years later, to fight for a 22 year old man who still needs care after sustaining a severe brain injury in a boating accident when he was just a 9 year old boy.

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Thomson Rogers lawyers Darcy Merkur, Stephen Birman and Ava Williams will be discussing "Navigating Ethical Issues Facing Healthcare Providers: A discussion on various topics commonly faced by healthcare providers including: The logistics of protected accounts and how to ethically manage a client's frustration with their lawyer" in our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series Friday, November 27 at 10:00 am. To register please visit: https://thomsonrogers.zoom.us//r/WN_2-9cNw8AQZ662txcUUE_Og

Thomson Rogers lawyers Stacey Stevens and Stephen Birman will be presenting at the Toronto ABI Network Conference November 12 at 12:15 pm on Tips for Favourably Advancing Attendant Care Claims with guests Matthew Rose, Gina Matesic and Karla Forgaard-Pullen #abi #toronto https://events.myconferencesuite.com/ABI2020/page/Program

Congratulations to Thomson Rogers partner Sloan Mandel who recently obtained a 2020 Judgment on behalf of a young boy who was injured in a two vehicle crash in the amount of $16,223,000 paid for damages, net of collateral benefits, plus costs #personalinjury #wegetwhatyoudeserve

Thomson Rogers lawyers Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson say Bill 218 would raise the negligence standard to a rarely used gross negligence standard and Thomson Rogers strongly opposes any attempt to lower the standard of care for Ontario’s seniors' facilities: https://www.thomsonrogers.com//submissions-by-thomson-rog/

So far our campaign has raised $57,280 for The Frontline Fund. The proceeds will fund supplies, support programs and research. Let’s keep this momentum going and reach our goal of $100,000. Share this link with your family and friends to donate now: https://www.frontlinefund.ca/

A big congratulations to the recipient of the Thomson Rogers Diamond Sponsored Award, Dr. Elaine McKinnon! The award recognizes her outstanding achievements in the field of paediatric neuropsychology #congratulations

Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyer Stacey Stevens recently discussed four decisions that have put Ontario on a trajectory towards reduced roles for juries in @LawTimes #personalinjury #ontario https://www.thomsonrogers.com//stacey-stevens-featured-in/

Because our frontline workers are doing everything they can to fight this global pandemic, we need to do everything we can to support them. Join us in raising $100,000 for The Front Line Fund by donating any amount and PIA Law will match your donations to a collective maximum of $50,000 says Leonard Kunka, a partner at Thomson Rogers, and member of PIA Law. Donate now https://www.frontlinefund.ca/

Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyer David MacDonald presented "Giving Expert Testimony at an iPad Personal Injury Trial?: Preparation and Providing Evidence" yesterday at BIAPH The Health Advocates Education Conference. Some pictures from the event #biaph #personalinjury

Thomson Rogers partner Stephen Birman was interviewed on CTV Ottawa to discuss the class action proceeding claiming $15 million in damages on behalf of residents of Extendicare West End Villa and their families #classaction #extendicare https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video

Thomson Rogers trauma lawyer Darcy Merkur says better public awareness is needed to help navigate difficult family issues in an article titled "Why accident victims might have to sue their relative" in Law Times #traumalawyer #personalinjury #lawtimes https://www.thomsonrogers.com//darcy-merkur-featured-in-l/

Thomson Rogers has issued a class action proceeding claiming $15 million in damages on behalf of residents of Extendicare West End Villa and their families in Ottawa #classaction #extendicare #personalinjury #covid19 Please visit this link for more info: https://www.thomsonrogers.com//extendicare-west-end-villa/

The partners of Thomson Rogers are pleased to welcome Katryna Vergis-Mayo to the firm. Katryna will be working in our Planning & Municipal Law Group #municipal #planning #associate #announcement https://www.thomsonrogers.com/directory/katryna-vergis-mayo/

Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson discussed The Burden of Proof: Proving Losses and Causation recently in our Thomson Rogers Webinar Series #personalinjury #webinar To view the webinar please visit: https://www.thomsonrogers.com//thomson-rogers-webinar-ser/

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Tomorrow at 10:00 am Thomson Rogers lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson will be conducting a webinar on "The Burden of Proof: Proving the Client’s Losses & Causation." To register please visit the link below.

Thomson Rogers Trauma Lawyer Darcy Merkur says it’s understandable to be hesitant to sue a loved one for causing an accident, but unfortunately, accident victims are forced to do so to access #insurance #personalinjury #trauma https://www.thomsonrogers.com//its-ok-to-sue-a-loved-one-/

WEBINAR SERIES: On Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyers Robert Ben, Deanna Gilbert and Lucy Jackson will be conducting a webinar on "The Burden of Proof: Proving the Client's Losses & Causation." To learn more and register please visit: https://www.thomsonrogers.com//thomson-rogers-webinar-ser/

Thomson Rogers lawyers is proud to have 14 lawyers recognized in the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. Visit: www.thomsonrogers.com/best-lawyers/ to see who made the list! #bestlawyers #2021 #credentials

The 2020 Virtual Awards of Excellence take place TOMORROW, Thursday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. The Awards will be presented on Zoom. If you haven't already, please register in advance for access to the event Presented by OBIA and PIA Law. #AOE2020 https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_xKba9Uh3SPOh3F03Alco1Q

Thomson Rogers has issued a class action proceeding claiming $25 million on behalf of residents of Camilla Care Community and their families. Read more here: https://www.thomsonrogers.com//class-action-commenced-aga/ #classaction #covid19 #nursinghome