Litigation
 

I am involved in a commercial dispute. How do I decide whether or not to commence a court action?
Our assessment of your problem is based on the anticipated results. We will assess the practical merits of your case and advise you whether legal action makes sense. We will assess the merits of your case, the ability of the defendant to satisfy your judgement and the costs of pursuing your claim.

I have heard that the civil court system in Ottawa has been revamped to make it faster and more effective. Is that true?
Innovations like case management and mandatory mediation have indeed sped up the court system. As a result, lawsuits that may have dragged on for years in the past can now be litigated in a timely manner.

BrazeauSeller.LLP understands that your business relies on litigation results, not litigation delays.

My company is looking for lawyers who can assist us with collection of our difficult accounts receivable. What does your firm offer in this regard?
Our approach is fundamentally proactive and business driven. We look to "partner" with our clients and use creative means to achieve a positive result in the most cost-effective manner. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years, in many situations, where hope appeared lost.

I am a corporate executive. Sometimes I am required to give distasteful instructions to advance the interests of the company. Can I be held personally liable for orders I give or actions I take on behalf of my company?
In certain circumstances, yes. It had been thought that there was a blanket immunity for corporate executives who act in the company's best interests, based on the principle that the acts of the executives were really the acts of their company and that only the company should be held liable. However, the so-called "ADGA doctrine", established in a case argued by BrazeauSeller.LLP, has changed the law in this regard.

BrazeauSeller.LLP can advise you on which acts or instructions will result in personal liability, which acts will not, and what steps you can take to avoid personal liability.