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Robert B. Reid Appointed as Judge
Former Partner of LBW Appointed to the Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
LBW extends congratulations to our colleague and partner, The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert B. Reid, for his appointment as a judge to the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario.
The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert B. Reid attended Lakeport and Laura Secord Secondary Schools in St. Catharines. He received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Trinity College, University of Toronto in 1973, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1976, and a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) from Osgoode Hall in 1999. He was called to the Bar in 1978. He also holds a Certificate in Mediation from the Centre for Dispute Resolution, Boulder, Colorado (1987) and, during his practice, was certified as a specialist in employment law.
We wish Justice Reid the very best as he commences his new career on the bench.
Christopher J. Bittle Joins LBW as an Associate Lawyer
Strong Ties to the Niagara Region and a Focus on Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills, and Estate Matters
The partners of the law firm of Lancaster, Brooks & Welch are pleased to announce that Christopher J. Bittle has joined our firm as an associate, based in our St. Catharines office.
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Chris is a civil litigator with an emphasis on commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and landlord-tenant matters. Throughout his career, Chris has gained significant trial experience, appearing before tribunals and various levels of court. Chris completd his undergraduate studies at Queen's University and his law degree at the University of Windsor. He was called to the bar in 2006.
Yaroslav O. Diduch Joins LBW as an Associate Lawyer
Strong Ties to the Niagara Region and a Focus on Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills, and Estate Matters
The partners of the law firm of Lancaster, Brooks & Welch are pleased to announce that Yaroslav O. Diduch has joined our firm as an associate, based in our St. Catharines office.
Growing up in the Niagara Region, Yar has built strong ties to his community and possesses a passion for the people and the region where he calls home. Rooted in the Ukrainian community, Yar is fluent in the Ukrainian language. Since his call in June of 2010, Yar has been focusing his practice on matters of family law, civil litigation, wills and estate matters.
Yar completed both his undergraduate degree (First Class Standing) and Masters degree in Political Science at Brock University. He completed his LL.B at the University of Ottawa and articled with Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP. He is a successful negotiator and works diligently for his clients to obtain optimal outcomes.
Yar’s practical approach to resolving issues, and commitment to his clients is apparent in his ability to interact, understand and deliver results.
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