We have a wide range of experience in virtually all areas of legal practice. Our primary practice areas include:
 
Areas of Practice
 
Personal Injury Claims
Medical Negligence Claims
Insurance Claims
Criminal Law
Construction Law
Family Law
Debt Collection
Corporate/Commercial Litigation
Real Estate/Development
Wrongful Dismissal/Employment Law
Estate/Estate Litigation
Counsel Services
 


Personal Injury Claims:

We have extensive experience in representing clients who have suffered personal injuries. We have practiced before all levels of courts in Ontario as well as Administrative Tribunals such as the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (formerly the Ontario Insurance Commission) and the Canada Pension Appeals Tribunal. Our experience includes claims arising from: car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents and defective product injuries.

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Medical Negligence Claims

We have represented numerous claimants who have been injured following negligently conducted medical procedures and assessments. We have successfully litigated cases involving: obstetrical negligence, surgical negligence, diagnostic negligence and emergency care negligence.

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Insurance Claims

Claims against insurance companies for non payment of claims are regularly handled by our office. This includes claims for: non payment of car accident benefits, disability benefits, property damage claims including fire and theft claims and non payment of life insurance proceeds.

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Criminal Law

Neil R. Jones has extensive criminal trial experience before all levels of Court in Ontario. He has represented clients charged with a wide range of Criminal Code violations including: murder, assault, sexual assault, break and enter, impaired driving and drug offences.

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Construction Law

We represent many individuals and companies in cases relating to: construction lien matters, construction contract cases and occupational health and safety issues.

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Family Law

W Patric Mackesy has many years experience in all aspects of matrimonial law including: separation, divorce, child custody and access, support, child welfare and marriage contracts.

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Debt Collection

We have represented numerous companies and individuals in the collection of outstanding debts. This includes the representation of clients before all levels of Courts in Ontario and includes enforcement proceedings, garnishment proceedings, and proceedings involving the seizure and sale of property belonging to debtors.

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Corporate/Commercial Litigation

We represent many individuals and companies involved in litigation of a commercial nature including: landlord and tenant disputes and contract litigation.

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Real Estate/Development

W Patric Mackesy has handled hundreds of real estate closings and mortgage transactions throughout the Greater Hamilton and Niagara area. He offers expeditious and affordable services on all real estate matters.

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Wrongful Dismissal/Employment Law

We represent clients involved in employment disputes including claims for wrongful dismissal or claims under the Employment Standards Act.

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Estate/Estate Litigation

W Patric Mackesy handles all estate matters including: preparation of Wills, preparation of Letters of Administration or Letters Probate, preparation of Powers of Attorney.

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Counsel Services

We regularly provide our services to other Lawyers and Law Firms on a counsel or referral basis, for complex matters or matters outside their usual areas of expertise. Our extensive trial experience adds the higher level of competence required to settle or try difficult cases.

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Mackesy, Smye LLP
117 Hughson Street South, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1G7
Ph: (905) 525-2341 Fax: (905) 525-6300
e-mail: maclaw@mackesysmye.com