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Keith A. MacLaren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Keith A., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. She runs a full bilingual litigation practice in addition to serving as the firm’s director of legal services. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine&...

Donna M. Mackenzie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Donna M., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donna M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ruba El-Sayegh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Ruba, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ruba is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erin is a Partner with Richardson Hall LLP more than 15 years of family law experience. Erin supports and guides her clients on all aspects of a family matter, including separation agreements, parenting agreements, child and spousal support issues, and drafting co-habitation or marriage contracts. Erin also has extensive courtroom experience and is a strong litigator who confidently represents her clients at all stages of the court process, including Case Conferences, Motions, Examinations, T...

Will Boyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Will, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Will is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey G. Mutter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Medical Negligence. Jeffrey G., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. J.D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacques J.M. Shore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Jacques J.M., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacques J.M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lead patent trial counsel and appeal counsel, appearing in courts across Canada. Considerable expertise in patent, PM(NOC), trade-mark, copyright and trade secret litigation. Acts on behalf of leading national and international pharmaceutical, software, manufacturing, and information technology clients. Registered Patent Agent since 2000. Skilled in advising clients on strategic management of intellectual property including patent life cycle management. Member of the Intellectual Property Ins...