Lawyers Directory

PDCS offers services in different areas of litigation, including appeals, commercial matters, employment issues, mediation & arbitration, and professional liability, all of which are described in more detail below.

Appeals
Commercial Matters
Construction Matters
Employment Matters
Insurance Defence
Mediation & Arbitration
Professional Liability

The hallmark of the PDCS civil litigation practice is to keep our clients informed. We do our utmost to advance our clients' interests as quickly and as economically as possible. Our lawyers and staff will pursue your claim towards the result that is best for you, whether through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution or trial.

The PDCS litigation group focuses exclusively on commercial litigation, construction liens and related disputes, wrongful dismissal, creditors' rights and remedies and insurance defence work. PDCS has particular expertise handling litigation that arises from business disputes and transactions.

With legal representation by PDCS, you can expect to be treated courteously, promptly and respectfully by our experienced staff. Our lawyers and staff will be responsive to your concerns and will keep you up to date on the progress of your case. We will do our very best to ensure you obtain results which exceed your expectations.

Disputes and litigation divert your attention from your first priority, running your business. Business owners and managers turn to PDCS for counsel in corporate and commercial litigation issues because we have litigation depth, a track record of success and a highly skilled group of lawyers who focus on corporate and commercial business matters. Selecting PDCS to provide advice and support when faced with a business litigation issue means that you have a team of lawyers who will seek alternatives to trial, who bring practical business savvy to the table and who are more than competent to go the distance if required.

Our litigation experience enables us to address and handle a wide variety of legal matters including: employment disputes, construction liens and related matters, contractual issues, business relations, various insurance concerns, banking and financial arrangements, commercial tenancies and property disputes.

Since all matters or disputes are not necessarily suitable for resolution through the court system, the commercial litigation team at PDCS assesses your situation at the outset to determine whether some form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”), such as conciliation, mediation or arbitration, is appropriate for your situation. PDCS has the expertise and experience in these areas to resolve your disputes as quickly and as cost-efficiently as possible in the situation.

Are we the right legal counsel for you?

The following are a few scenarios we have designed to help you determine whether or not we might be the right counsel to help you solve a matter and allow you to get on with your business.

• Has someone commenced, or threatened to commence, an action or lawsuit against you? Are you uncertain as to your rights or how to properly defend yourself?
• Has your employment been recently terminated? Are you uncertain as to your rights and entitlements in the circumstances?
• Did you sign a confidentiality agreement, a non-competition agreement or a non-solicitation agreement during the course of employment and are you concerned about the effect of such agreements on your future plans?
• Are you an employer and do you need to know how to properly terminate an employee? Or how to enforce an employment agreement?
• Are you concerned that your business partner may not be acting in the best interests of your company or partnership? Are you uncertain about what you can do to protect yourself and your business? Do you have a Shareholder Agreement, a Partnership Agreement or a Joint Venture Agreement? Do you want to leave the business?
• Have you rendered an account for services or materials or provided financing and not received payment?
• Are you an owner, contractor, sub-contractor, financial institution or bonding company involved in a construction lien action or construction related dispute?

If you are concerned about these or any other matters, please contact our office and take proactive steps to protect your interests.

By involving a lawyer at an early stage, you can increase the potential for an early and satisfactory resolution.

Appeals

Selecting counsel to represent your matter in an appeal must be a carefully considered choice. Contact us to find out about our expertise and learn about the important cases that we have resolved at the highest court.

Commercial Matters

Commercial disputes require specialized experience and we have many years experience in employment matters, contracts issues, creditors rights, mortgage enforcement, shareholder and partner disputes. Contact us for a broader description of our capabilities in resolving commercial disputes and consider whether our expertise in mediation and arbitration might help you resolve an issue quickly and less expensively than the traditional court process.

Construction Matters

Construction liens and construction litigation can be a complex and technical area of law in which strict timelines are imposed for protecting contractors’ and subcontractors’ rights. This requires familiarity with the construction industry and the Construction Lien Act. Contact us to learn more about our experience so that we can assist with your legal issues that arise in relation to construction projects.

Employment Matters

We offer experience acting on behalf of employers and employees in employment matters. Contact us to learn more about our skills and to consider the application of mediation to solve employee issues.

Insurance Defence

There are two sides to every dispute and insurers must vigorously defend themselves against inappropriate claims.  Insurers need strategic advice and the best counsel available to defend against claims and to ensure that the injuries and damages are accurate and payments are appropriate. Experienced lawyers are vital partners can assist with identifying fraudulent claims and quantums that are not realistic or supportable. PDCS lawyers provide thoughtful, knowledgeable and highly capable advice to assist our insurance clients on a variety of matters, including the interpretation of complex contractual terms, statutory requirements and limitation periods and the options and strategies available to clients throughout the litigation process. Contact us to find out more about PDCS’ experience and knowledge in defending against all types of insurance claims. 

Professional Liability