second opinion — what you need to Know and consider

But do you really want a second opinion? Many "problems" can be solved with improved communication. If that's your issue, contact your lawyer, schedule a meeting, and lay your concerns on the table. That may solve your problem without spending the time, effort, and money to consult with me.

If you decide to proceed, here's what you need to know and consider. I have no hesitation about providing a second opinion. I will not even contact your lawyer without your permission. That is your right. I usually recommend, however, that you first speak with your lawyer. Your lawyer can assist both in identifying the issues and in providing the necessary documents. In giving a second opinion, I am there to give you my independent and frank assessment. I am not there to recruit you as my client, nor to criticize your lawyer.

That said, you do have the right to change your lawyer (though I cannot recommend that). That is your decision, and yours alone. Linked below are cases where I have taken over from another lawyer. All information has been edited to protect my clients' privacy.

Alvin's Case - Criminal Harassment (domestic) - emailing intimate pictures
Floyd's Case - Assault and Careless Storage Firearms - three-day trial
Gene's Case - Criminal Harassment (neighbour) - give peace a chance
Jason's Case - Criminal Harassment (domestic) - dismissed at trial
Martin's Case - Assault (domestic) - striking the guilty plea
Marlene's Case - Keep Common Bawdy House - absolute discharge
Nick's Case - Use Fraudulent Credit Card Data - dismissed at trial
Patty's Case - Weapons Offences (5x) - firearms in downtown Toronto
Peter's Case - Criminal Harassment, Mischief & Breach Recognizance
Rick's Case - Sexual Interference - touching during sleepover