Robert M. Ben

Former social worker turned trial lawyer. Board Member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Recognized in Martindale-Hubbell, Lexpert, Best Lawyers.

[Law Times @LawTimes]

The exclusion of expert opinion evidence at trial for bias, while rare, is an issue that all lawyers should be aware of, according to Robert Ben, a respected personal injury partner at Thomson Rogers.

https://t.co/vKmKf4AFua

[Ontario Trial Lawyers Association @OntarioTLA]

“The current reality of otherwise-prepared litigants being routinely turned away from available, but empty, courtrooms is at complete odds with the fundamental notions of justice," Maria Damiano – from a letter to Federal Minister Lametti and quoted here-https://t.co/1LAHb6Yp4s

[Jeff Moorley @jffmrly]

“It’s hard to explain to a client who is struggling with their day-to-day needs that unfortunately the courts are backlogged and you won’t get to trial for a while” - Maria Damiano (@OntarioTLA president)

https://t.co/VchOluXZw2

[Medico-Legal Society of Toronto @MedicoLegalTO]

It's that time again! our Annual Pot Pourri of Medico-Legal Cases is back in person. We hope to see you October 12 at the Ontario Bar Association

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Any predictions on the likelihood of my civil jury trial in London (Ontario) proceeding in mid-November? Would hate to be left in the on-deck circle.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Looking forward to this event and speaking on the subject of disqualification of experts for bias.

[Medico-Legal Society of Toronto @MedicoLegalTO]

We're excited about our first in person event👇 Check your inbox for registration info or click here https://t.co/OR4E7CWJWP

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

This week we launch our new brand.

TR Law. Real life counsel.

It’s what we’ve provided our clients for more than 85 years. Because there’s a real person behind every legal problem.

#Law
#RealLifeCounsel

https://t.co/jUyfiW3kO1

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

@JenniferMMc It was a jury trial so there are no reasons, but happy to discuss.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

So happy for our client Sara. After a 5-week trial, the jury returned a verdict awarding her years of wrongfully denied disability benefits, $40K aggravated damages for mental distress, and $1.5 million in punitive damages against the insurer (among the highest ever in Canada).

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

@Kattfink We don’t practice in BC but I would recommend you contact Anthony Leoni at Rice Harbut Elliott. I am sure he can point you in the right direction.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Kudos to my partner @stephenbirman and associates @lucyjacko and @avanwlaw. This is what we’re made for.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

The document brad fasteners will have to do when you forget your cufflinks on day 19 of your jury trial.

[Dustin Parkes @dustinparkes]

The funniest thing in the world to me is when someone prefaces what they're about to say with "as they say" and then proceeds to say something absolutely no one actually says

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

@BonnLaw_KGB Interesting article here about what more could (needs to) be done (i.e., allowing parties to set the matter down for trial earlier).

[Michael Lesage @michaelsfirm]

Thanks to Canadian Lawyer for publishing my latest article about the @SCJOntario_en and potential ways for the @LawSocietyLSO to help improve performance.
https://t.co/lyPa24Ye8x

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Something like punctuated equilibrium theory. Litigation can be a daily, seemingly endless, banging your head against the wall, punctuated by an eventual win that sustains you.

[Kathryn Marshall @Lawsome_]

Ditto to Law

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

A mentor once told me that law is a business, but it’s not only a business.

[Tim S. Grover @ATTACKATHLETICS]

A job is defined by money.
A career is defined by value.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Remember my learned admin law prof recounting that even God gave Adam and Eve a hearing before casting them out of Eden. Always stuck with me. https://t.co/n11mzIDUeQ

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Best interviewer. Would have been a sneaky-subtle cross-examiner if a lawyer.

[Carol Off @CarolOff_]

My career has now peaked.
There is no higher achievement than to become LEGO.
Thank you.

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

Honoured that my colleague ⁦@avanwlaw⁩ and I were afforded the opportunity to assist my fellow ⁦@OntarioTLA⁩ board member Jay Ralston in preparing submissions for this important intervention at the Supreme Court of Canada. https://t.co/Oaz02P6JAQ

[Robert M. Ben @RobertMBen]

As a former social worker, I know first hand the great and important (but too often unheralded) work this profession does. Happy #SocialWorkWeek2021 !

[Thomson Rogers LLP @thomsonrogers]

The 1st week of March marks the start of #SocialWorkWeek 2021. We honour the compassion and strength of these caring professionals by letting them know they are not alone. We see the great work that you do to change the world and we want to say Thank You for all that you do!