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Ross M. Anderson

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Ross Anderson graduated from Trinity College at the University of Toronto with a B.A., and from the University of Toronto Law School with an LL.B. He was called to the Bar in 1977. He has practiced at the firm since 1989, principally in the areas of corporate, commercial and business transactions. His practice also extends to real estate law, including mortgages, leases and construction liens, as well as secured loan transactions, family business succession, wills, trusts and estate administration.

During the period 2002 to 2007, Ross acted as counsel to the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Realty Corporation with respect to the taking into public ownership of more than 1250 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Richmond Hill, Ontario. His varied experience and sound judgment make him a valued counsel to small, large and medium size corporations of all types as well as individuals in need of sensible, well-balanced advice. Problem-solving and timely decision-making skills are his professional hallmark.

Ross is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association, and acts as counsel to other lawyers and law firms.

Ross has handled a wide range of legal matters including:

real estate acquisitions and sales including all types of properties: commercial, residential, multi-residential, condominiums and industrial;
real estate financings both commercial and residential including multi-residential and condominium;
real estate leasing for landlords and tenants;
real estate developments, syndicates and partnerships;
mortgage enforcement, remedies and powers of sale;
incorporation of companies and formation of partnerships including shareholders agreements and partnership agreements;
drafting of a wide variety of commercial contracts;
restructuring of corporate relationships;
acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and other commercial entities;
succession and estate planning;
wills, estates and trusts;
general counsel to ongoing clients including individuals, businesses and institutions.

James Herbert

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Originally from Alberta, James has lived in Toronto for nearly twenty-five years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta in 1985, followed by a Master of Arts degree at the University of Toronto in 1986, and his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1990.

James was called to the bar in 1992. He has worked his entire career at Chappell Bushell Stewart LLP, practicing family law and civil litigation. He is a partner.

In his nineteen-year career, James has accumulated a great deal of experience, appearing in court in a wide variety of cases.

James’ approach to litigation is practical. He understands the costs and stress of litigation. He resolves his clients’ cases fairly, and in a cost efficient manner. In any litigation, a cost / benefit analysis should be done before taking any significant step.

James is a supporter of alternatives to the traditional litigation route. In particular, James has had success with “Mediation / Arbitration” which is an increasingly popular way of resolving family law cases.

James has significant experience outside the area of family law. He regularly works in the area of defamation, wrongful dismissal, collections, and commercial litigation.

James is a member of the Advocate’s Society and the Ontario Bar Association.

James speaks at continuing education programs offered by the Ontario Bar Association and the Law Society of Upper Canada.

James was the co-chair of the “Family Law Institute,” a significant continuing legal education program to be offer by the OBA in February 2009.

James is the editor of O’Brien’s Encyclopedia of Forms – Family Law.

Robert B. Lawson

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“We bring a common sense approach to the practice of law. Our philosophy is to advocate forcefully to achieve creative and cost-effective solutions for our clients.”

Robert Lawson is a partner at Chappell Bushell Stewart LLP. Robert practices in the areas of family law and civil litigation, particularly in expropriation. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Expropriation Association and the Advocates’ Society. Rob participates in the Advocates’ Society Court of Appeal pro bono programme. Rob is a graduate of York University and the University of Toronto Law School.