Our firm is defined by the highly successful and well-respected litigators who make up our legal team. Bilingual… creative… forward thinking… and passionate, our lawyers endeavour to represent each client effectively and efficiently. At Bertschi Orth Smith LLP we hire the best so that our clients can expect the best. David Bertschi | Partner dbertschi@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1985 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Litigation Construction Litigation Employment Litigation "As an advocate, I seek to fully understand the breadth of my clients’ legal problems and I strive to provide them with practical, cost-effective solutions immediately. Integrity, hard work, client service and outstanding results are the four pillars upon which I base my practice." Debbie Orth | Partner dorth@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1993 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Educational Litigation Commercial Litigation "My role as a lawyer is to provide quality legal services while maintaining the highest of professional and ethical standards for my clients. I take pride in the reputation I have gained working in the legal community as not only being an expert in my field but being noted as a respectful and honest yet formidable opponent." Marc E. Smith | Partner msmith@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1996 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Litigation Construction Litigation Employment Litigation Estate Litigation "Although our court system is adversarial in nature, I have always taken a more conciliatory approach to the resolution of a file, which I believe is a cost- effective way of achieving the results that are expected from my clients." "I am a firm believer that French-speaking Canadians must be properly represented before the Courts and know that my clients appreciate the fact that I offer representation in both official languages." G. Todd Barney | Associate tbarney@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1994 Practice Areas: Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Motor Vehicle Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Employment Litigation Product Liability Disability Insurance "Through my years of experience, I have come to appreciate the importance of providing up front and candid advice concerning a case and the litigation process. This makes the client’s contact with the legal system comprehensible and transparent. The outcome of this approach is achieving the best result possible which is not only informed one, but one which addresses the needs of the client in a timely and effective manner." Shannon E. Davis | Associate sdavis@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 2006 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Litigation Construction Litigation Employment Litigation "My role as a lawyer is to ascertain each client's needs from initial contact. I strive to meet those needs by providing them with options and keeping them informed throughout the litigation process. In my experience, I have come to believe that the client is most effectively served by finding the most cost-effective solution to their matter without compromising their position." K. Kelly Fitzpatrick | Associate kfitzpatrick@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 2005 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Education Litigation "My experience combined with my enthusiasm for insurance litigation makes me an effective advocate for my clients. Part of this role includes delivering high quality service in an efficient, cost-effective manner and offering practical solutions to issues that arise." R. Gregory D. Hardy | Associate ghardy@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1989 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Litigation Construction Litigation Errors and Omissions Educational Litigation Military Litigation Disability Litigation "As a member of both the Bars of Nova Scotia and Ontario, I have experienced varied practice environments and have come to believe that the most effective one is the one that seeks resolution to clients' problems first and foremost." "I believe in practical solutions delivered in a cost-effective manner with an emphasis on client service." Tamara Hisko | Associate thisko@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 2009 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Employment Litigation "As an advocate acting in the best interests of the client, I will do my utmost to get the desired results in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. My goal is to keep the client fully apprised of all issues as they develop in the file and respond to their instructions promptly." Louise Morel | Associate lmorel@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 1998 Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation Employment Litigation Human Rights Litigation Professional Regulation and Discipline Litigation Police DisciplineLitigation "As a retired Chief Superintendent with the RCMP I cut through the paperwork and effectively deal with our clients' challenges using my skills as an advocate and the practical experience I have acquired over the past 26 years in the legal field." Jaimie M. Noël | Associate jnoel@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 2007 Practice Areas: Motor Vehicle Accidents Traumatic Brain Injuries Wrongful Deaths Spinal Cord Trauma Serious Personal Injury General Personal Injury "As a registered nurse and a lawyer, I take pride in the ability to offer my client a unique perspective on their legal matters; true advocacy assists, defends, pleads and prosecutes in the best interests of the client. My clients are a part of the process; they are informed and given their best options." Sean Van Helden | Associate svanhelden@boslaw.ca Called to the Bar – 2010 "Sean was called to the bar in 2010 after completing his Bachelor of Laws at Dalhousie Law School, where he also received a specialization certificate in Health Law and Policy from the Dalhousie Health Law Institute. At law school, Sean was active in moot court competitions and he competed at the prestigious 2009 Jessup International Moot Court Competition."