Brett CapstickBorn in Ottawa, I am proud to live and work in such a green and peaceful city, filled with vibrant culture, creative entrepreneurs, and fantastic people. I've studied in Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, sat on the boards of a multi-million dollar charity, and provided my professional services to countless satisfied clients. From a well-founded beginning in Contract, Small Business and Commercial Law, I have built a strong practice in Wills and Estate, Employment, Litigation, Franchise, Privacy, Administrative law, and Trusts. My Approach Our first meeting will be all about you; your situation, plans, and the desired outcome. Together we will form a plan to move forward so that you are always aware of what comes next, what to expect, and what your options are. I aim to give straightforward advice in plain English, and our initial meeting will always be free of charge. Working for you, I will always be reachable to answer your questions promptly, and update you as things change. Your subject matter is likely complex, or you would not be seeking legal advice; and too often the legal field will fill its hours arguing over the secondary, or lesser issues - lawyers love to argue. My approach is to find the core of your file, and to focus first and foremost on resolving it. Those secondary issues can be dealt with as needed - but tend to fall into place once the key issues are satisfied. My aim is always to save my Clients any unnecessary time and expense in reaching their goals. Commercial and Small Business Law "I only need a Lawyer when something goes wrong" is the predominant thinking of small to medium sized businesses, and we understand this. Unfortunately, this is the most frequent cause of the largest and most costly problems business owners will face. A better way to think will always be "do I understand all the risks, and am I getting the best deal?" Keeping your start-up or operating costs low will always be a priority, but making a small investment to protect yourself and your business against real and significant liability will more often than not save you from a significant problem down the road. Incorporating your business, the purchase and sale of shares or assets, signing a lease or a partnership agreement, creating contracts with your clients or suppliers - these are all examples of items that need careful professional scrutiny to effectively protect yourself and what you've built. We will help you construct, understand, and negotiate the best possible arrangement for your circumstances. However, where an issue has arisen, we are experienced and ready to quickly resolve the problem, limit or prevent your losses, and ensure you do not face continuing liability in your business dealings. Employment Law At our firm, we understand both sides of employment law:
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Fully understanding this area of law means being able to effectively address either side of the same coin. As an Employee, if you believe your employer has wronged you, we can discuss the steps can be taken to bring you compensation, or any other remedies, to which you may be entitled. As an Employer, making an investment in the building or analysis of your employment practices will protect you against future loses, and often save the time and expense of addressing future claims. Contact Us Our firm is situated in the quiet heart of Downtown's Golden Triangle and operates in both Ontario and Quebec . We provide our clients a personal and comfortable experience in both official languages. For more information, or to schedule a meeting, please contact me directly. Brett A. Capstick BA(Hons), LL.B Barrister and Solicitor 66 Park Ave. Ottawa, ON K2P 1B2 T:613-233-1606 F:613-236-7373 Email: brettcapstick@Kechichianlaw.com |