Authored by Ruth Roberts

I am constantly amazed by the incredible power of small things. How a kind word can heal a heart; how a smile can defuse an argument. And how a nickel can speak volumes about integrity and honesty.

Author: Ruth Roberts

It’s been a very long time since I was in law school, and the pearls of wisdom from most of my professors have been lost in the mists of time. But there is one Golden Rule, passed down from generation to generation of criminal lawyers; discussed in the law lounges and coffee shops; tossed back and forth through emails:

Author: Ruth Roberts

This blog is not about law; but it is about what makes a good lawyer and the things we reflect on in the grey hours before morning; and in the spaces in our day when the flotsam of our lives drifts through our minds. This is a blog about our shared humanity.

Author: Christopher Fleury

When an individual brings a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, the onus is on them (and their lawyers) to prove their case. In most cases this means that they must prove to the Court that the defendant breached a legal duty that was owed to them, and that the breach of the legal duty caused injury and the incurrence of expenses.

Author: Ruth Roberts

One of the most important skills I have as a lawyer – that of listening and being present – I learned from my ophthalmologist. He and his staff unwittingly made me acutely aware of how to create the illusion of unlimited time.

Bonn Law celebrates 50 years!! 

The Profession, The Memories and The Inspiration- A candid interview with Founder George Bonn

1. When you opened the doors in 1972, what was your vision for Bonn Law? How has it changed over the years to where we are now?

George: My vision was to provide high quality litigation representation.

Author: Fatema Tokhy

One of the toughest questions for some individuals is whether they should hire a lawyer or advocate on their own. Reasons cited for opting to self-represent include unable to afford the legal fees of a lawyer, dissatisfaction with a former/current counsel and/or inaccessibility. Whatever the justification, how does the Court treat self-represented litigants (“SRL”)? Are they crowned as martyrs or do they attract the wrath of the Judges?

Author: Ryan Alkenbrack

As a regular cyclist, a topic that I like to revisit as we approach the end of winter and the start of spring (hopefully sooner than later) is bicycle safety. Common sense tells us that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death for bicyclists if they are involved in a crash. Many studies have shown the reality of how significantly helmets reduce the risk of injury to cyclists.