Cozen O'Connor Expands Multinational Practice with Toronto Office Opening; Eight Attorneys Join Practice.PHILADELPHIA -- Cozen coz·en v. coz·ened, coz·en·ing, coz·ens v.tr. 1. To mislead by means of a petty trick or fraud; deceive. 2. To persuade or induce to do something by cajoling or wheedling. 3. O'Connor, one of the largest 100 law firms in the United States, announced the opening of its newest international office -- located in Toronto, Canada, at One Queen St. East, Suite 2000. All eight lawyers of Poss v. t. 1. To push; to dash; to throw. A cat . . . possed them [the rats] about. - Piers Plowman. & Halfnight, Barristers & Solicitors, a Toronto insurance litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. boutique, are forming Cozen O'Connor's Toronto office, further expanding the firm's general litigation practice. "Cozen O'Connor's presence in Canada has continued to grow and evolve over the past several years. Combining with Poss & Halfnight is a natural progression that has enabled us to open a full-service Toronto office, from which we can grow our Canadian practice and now serve our ever-expanding client needs north of the border," said Cozen O'Connor's Elaine Rinaldi, director of strategic expansion. Jamieson Halfnight joins Cozen O'Connor as a member and chair of the Toronto subrogation The substitution of one person in the place of another with reference to a lawful claim, demand, or right, so that he or she who is substituted succeeds to the rights of the other in relation to the debt or claim, and its rights, remedies, or Securities. and recovery practice. Sheila McKinlay joins as a member and managing partner of the office. Harvey Poss joins as a counsel to the firm. Christopher Reain, Brett Rideout, Clarence Lui, Christopher McKibbin and Iain Peck join as associates. Together, they will continue to serve their existing clientele and handle work for Cozen O'Connor's clients in Toronto and throughout Canada. "Harvey, Jamie and Sheila are firmly established litigators in Toronto, with national reputations. Their in-depth, judicious analysis of cases, strategic approach to client service and strong rapport within the Toronto legal community are welcomed assets as Cozen O'Connor continues to grow internationally," said Patrick O'Connor, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Cozen O'Connor. "We're pleased to welcome them and serve their clients through the Cozen O'Connor network." Halfnight, one of the named partners of Poss & Halfnight, who has for years been listed by Lexpert /American Lawyer Media Guide as among the 500 leading lawyers in Canada, concentrates his practice in insurance litigation with special emphasis on property insurance, commercial general liability and fidelity insurance An agreement whereby, for a designated sum of money, one party agrees to guarantee the loyalty and honesty of an agent, officer, or employee of an employer by promising to compensate the employer for losses incurred as a result of the disloyalty or dishonesty of such individuals. . He has appeared at all levels of Canadian trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada (French: Cour suprême du Canada) is the highest court of Canada and is the final court of appeal in the Canadian justice system.[1] . Halfnight is a former director of the Advocates Society, chairing its insurance committee, and a member of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, International Association of Arson Investigators The International Association of Arson Investigators (abbreviated IAAI) is a professional association of individuals who conduct fire investigations. The IAAI provides resources for training, research, and technology for fire investigators around the world. , Defense Research Institute and Canadian Defence Lawyers. A magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University (A.B., 1971), Halfnight earned his bachelor's of law degree from the University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, (LL.B., Dean's Key, 1974) and his master's of law degree from the University of London For most practical purposes, ranging from admission of students to negotiating funding from the government, the 19 constituent colleges are treated as individual universities. Within the university federation they are known as Recognised Bodies , England (LL.M LL.M Legum Magister (Master of Laws) ., 1975). McKinlay, a senior partner with Poss & Halfnight, has more than 20 years of experience in insurance litigation and coverage advice. An experienced trial and appellate counsel in the Ontario courts, her practice has focused on assisting insurers with the challenges presented by the investigation and defence of fraudulent first-party claims, and in the litigation of disputes under property and liability policies. McKinlay has spoken at continuing legal education The purpose of continuing legal education is to maintain or sharpen the skills of licensed attorneys and judges. Accredited courses examine new areas of the law or review basic practice and trial principles. conferences, and presented in-house seminars for the firm's insurance clients to assist them in developing effective claim-handling procedures for the current insurance and legal environments. A member of the Advocates Society, Canadian Defence Lawyers and Defense Research Institute, she spent her undergraduate years and earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Toronto (LL.B., 1979). Poss is the senior member and founding partner of Poss & Halfnight. Since his call to the bar in 1970, he has spent more than 35 years litigating insurance and commercial cases in the Ontario courts, the last 20 years as a Queen's Counsel. In his role as counsel, he will continue to provide effective representation to clients, as well as advice and guidance to the firm's members and associates. A graduate of the University of Toronto (B.A., 1961), Poss earned his graduate degree from the University of Toronto School of Architecture (1965), and his bachelor of law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School
"We are absolutely honored and delighted to be joining Cozen O'Connor. This will allow us to bring our clients the services and resources a larger firm offers, both within Canada and now in the U.S.," said Halfnight. "The top reputation of Cozen O'Connor's lawyers, especially for their litigation skills, is an important bonus for us -- a better fit is hard to imagine," he added. Founded in 1968, Cozen O'Connor is ranked among the 100 largest law firms in the United States, serving business, insurance and private clients. Cozen O'Connor is a full-service firm with more than 540 attorneys practicing in 23 offices. The firm has 21 offices located across the United States and international offices in London and Toronto. Editor's Note: All photos available upon request. |
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