Mediation

As a former litigator with experience throughout his career of the winner-take-all approach Jack has come to the conclusion there is a better, cost-effective, less combative and emotionally draining way of settling disputes. Jack prefers to help facilitate and assist parties in resolving their disputes while retaining greater control of the outcome as opposed to the zero sum result that one finds at the end of a litigation process. He is prepared to assist parties in employment, estate, contractual, condominium disputes and Family law matters. 

Arbitration

Jack is a Qualified Arbitrator recognized by the ADR Institute of Canada. He offers timely, balanced adjudications and well-reasoned decisions, in keeping with the motto Just, Right. Jack is also experienced at conducting Med/Arb proceedings if the parties are seeking this alternative. He accepts invitations for labour management grievances that require an experienced arbitrator and promises timely decisions pursuant to collective agreements and the Labour Relations Act.  

Jack accepts invitations to adjudicate business and contract disputes, lease and land disputes, estate and family property matters. He conducts these matters pursuant to the ADRIC rules and Med-Arb rules if applicable. 

Workplace
Investigations

Jack is a certified investigator who will avoid any perception of bias.  He is a former Chief Legal Officer of a child protection agency, Superintendent of Human Resources and Federal Prosecutor who brings solid investigation techniques and superior report writing skills.  Jack understands the urgency and sensitivity of all workplace complaints.  The nature of his approach allows him to delve into each matter in a timely fashion and to conclude the investigation process as quickly as possible to ensure an impartial, comprehensive and defensible report to assist parties in determining an appropriate outcome.