by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 10, 2017 | Our Take on Things
In the Province of Ontario there is a lot of talk about Access to Justice and concern about how many self-represented litigants there are in the Courts. One of the solutions has been to increase the number of lawyers in the Province. Not surprising to me, this has not...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 5, 2017 | Our Take on Things
When spouses decide to prepare their wills together, there may be a concern that once one of the spouses die and the surviving spouse later remarries, that the surviving spouse may not live up to the joint intentions and promises she or he made to the deceased spouse...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 28, 2017 | Our Take on Things
I’m fortunate that as part of my career I have the opportunity to Mentor students, beginning at the High School level and carrying on to lawyers about to be Called to the Bar. I’ve recently encountered some questions during Mentoring interactions that have...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 21, 2017 | Our Take on Things
What is the difference between a lawyer and a paralegal? That is one of the most common questions I am asked by clients. One of the most obvious differences between lawyers and paralegals is education; however, this blog will focus on the scope of practice of a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 14, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Lawyers provide a service. We do many things including conducting research, advocating for our clients and providing legal opinions. While these services are essential, they are not always welcomed nor are they always appreciated. Many businesses that are not law...
