We are pleased to announce that five Bernard LLP lawyers are listed for 2015 in Best Lawyers International. Four of our lawyers, Gary Wharton, Peter Swanson, Tom Hawkins and David Jones, are listed for their maritime practices, while Nevin Fishman is listed for his medical negligence practice. A schedule of the lawyers, their practice areas and… more »
Peter Swanson was re-elected and David S. Jarrett was elected for the first time to the Board of Directors of the International Sailors’ Society Canada (the “ISSC”). The ISSC is a registered charity that contributes to Canadian seafarer organizations and centres that provide support to merchant seafarers. Peter G. Bernard, Q.C. (retired) stepped down from his board position with the… more »
We are pleased to announce that effective August 14, 2014 Russell Robertson has joined the firm as an associate. Russell brings a unique blend of practice skills to the firm, having clerked at the Federal Court in Ottawa and having practiced as a commercial litigator in Vancouver since December 2010. Russell will continue to build his commercial litigation and insurance… more »