Areas of Practice
Tom’s practice focuses on assisting clients in difficult times with compassion and understanding. In his estate administration practice Tom helps clients navigate the probate process efficiently and painlessly.
Tom also approaches the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care with a view to putting his clients at ease in dealing with these very personal matters to ensure that an effective plan is in place in the event of incapacity or death. He will also advise as to any estate planning techniques that may be appropriate to make the estate administration process as tax efficient and as expedient as possible.
Associations and Background
Tom was admitted to the practice of law in Ontario in 1979. He is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; a member of the Toronto Lawyers’ Association and the Canadian Bar Association-Ontario Branch. In February 2010 Tom was appointed as a Dispute Resolution Officer in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Court, in Oshawa, Ontario, a position he held for 10 years.
Tom is a former member of the Board of Directors of Collaborative Practice Durham Region, as well as a past President and former Board member of the Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals.
While his children were growing, Tom was involved in coaching rep ringette and house league hockey. He has Level II Coaching certification. Today he enjoys time with his 4 young grandchildren, gardening and travel, craft beer, fine wine and gourmet cooking. He is contemplating a return to the ranks of coaching ringette for his granddaughters.