Chown Cairns Lawyers LLP

Employment law is complex and fact-intensive. Sometimes it can be difficult for an employee to have a case brought to trial, as a high burden of proof exists for the employee. Because of the complexity of these cases, you should talk to an employment lawyer if you believe you were a victim of wrongful dismissal, employment contract violation or any other employment issue. An employee should prepare the following before meeting with a St. Catharines employment lawyer to have an effective first meeting: A chronological and detailed summary of your employment The date you were hired Any information on performance evaluations, awards or promotions The date any dispute or issue began The type of issue (harassment, employment contract violation, wrongful termination) Who, what, why, where and when details of the issue Gather important documentation Employment contract Non-competition agreement Employee guidelines or handbook Performance evaluations Benefits plan Severance agreement Any commu

Facing criminal charges is a difficult and often embarrassing situation. On top of the stress of your impending case, the process of finding, meeting, and learning how to work with a criminal defence lawyer can be difficult. Meeting with a lawyer prior to your case will provide you with peace of mind and will ensure that your rights are protected and that you have access to a fair trial. A criminal defence lawyer can be the difference between innocence and guilt or staying in or out of jail. You will have many questions prior to meeting with your criminal lawyer, but without preparation, you’ll fail to receive the answers you want. Before your initial consultation with your criminal lawyers, have the following prepared. Preparing for your meeting Collecting all the documents that you have about your case is the first step in preparation, and these may include: The arrest record The police file Your criminal record Your motor vehicle records (if the charge is motor-related) Your medical