Firm News Blog

Greg Monforton Helps Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CMHA Windsor-Essex County Branch

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Windsor-Essex County Branch. CMHA Windsor-Essex is a lead provider and advocate of community mental health and addiction services with over 20 specialized programs and 160 staff members. To celebrate this milestone achievement, current executives and former board members are featured in a... Read More

Longtime Essex Resident Receives Wheelchair Accessible Carport

Greg Monforton & Partners, in partnership with Timberland Homes, is proud to announce the completion of the design and construction of a carport allowing Mic Reaume of Essex, Ontario to safely and more easily access his customized van, particularly in inclement weather. Mic has been wheelchair-bound for more than 40 years and has had increasing... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire Receiving Dean Edgell Award From OTLA

Today at 3 p.m. is the 2021 Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Virtual Award Ceremony. This annual event (usually held in person in Toronto) honours and presents distinguished awards to exceptional members and safety leadership organizations in Ontario. Today’s event is special because our partner Jennifer Bezaire is this year’s recipient of the Dean Edgell Award. This prestigious... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire Featured on CBC Radio Discussing Civil Lawsuits

On Monday, October 18th, partner Jennifer Bezaire took part in the CBC Radio One show Windsor Morning with Tony Doucette. Jennifer was joined by Krystal Mann, a car accident victim she is representing whose civil trial has been delayed for several years due to COVID-19 and a backlog of cases. In 2014, Krystal sustained life-altering injuries after a truck... Read More

Greg Monforton to Discuss Topics Covering Personal Injury Law on the AM800 Experts on Call Show

On Saturday, September 25th, our founding partner Greg Monforton will be making a guest appearance on the AM800 Experts on Call show beginning at 3 p.m. AM800 is Windsor’s leading radio station for news, business and local events. Experts on Call is an hour-long show that provides Windsor-Essex businesses a platform to share information and insight... Read More

Associate Irina Rosca and Partner Jennifer Bezaire Involved in Live Online Event for Junior Lawyers and Students

On Wednesday, October 13th, Associate Irina Rosca will be chairing a live online event hosted by the Young Advocates’ Standing Committee (YASC) titled, “Top Mistakes in the First 5 Years & How To Avoid Them.” The event is being organized by Irina. Firm partner Jennifer Bezaire will also be in attendance as a speaker. The event will focus on how... Read More

Associate Lawyer Jaclyn Habas Elected to the Board of Directors of the Essex Law Association

Our associate lawyer Jaclyn Habas has been elected to the board of directors of the Essex Law Association (ELA). Jaclyn will serve as Junior Director for the upcoming year. The ELA is one of the oldest professional associations in Canada with a current membership of more than 600 lawyers in Windsor and Essex County. The association is governed... Read More

The Pleasure of His Company – Greg Monforton Delivers Eulogy for Former Law Partner Brian Ducharme

Defence lawyer Brian Ducharme was a beloved spouse, brother, son, uncle and friend who served his many clients, the legal community and the legal system for decades with great distinction. Ducharme’s work and service to the people of Ontario was cut short last week when he passed away at 71 years old. His untimely passing... Read More

Legal Community Remembers Well-Respected Defence Lawyer

The legal community is mourning the death of respected defence lawyer Brian Ducharme who unexpectedly passed away this week at the age of 71. Family members, friends and coworkers are saddened by this tremendous loss. Ducharme devoted his career to providing skilled representation defending against drinking and driving cases in Windsor and throughout Ontario. He... Read More

Senior Associate Joanna Sweet Speaking at Law Society of Ontario’s 4th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit

Senior associate Joanna Sweet has been invited to speak at the 4th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit sponsored by the Law Society of Ontario. The LSO regulates, licenses and disciplines more than 55,000 lawyers and 9,000 licensed paralegals. The annual summit will take place over the course of two days: Monday, September 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.... Read More