Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Every person in Ontario has a right to equal access to legal services and to the Courts.

We are pleased to represent and work with individuals from all manner of backgrounds, religions, and cultures. Eric is proud to serve other members of London, Ontario’s LGBTQ community. One of the questions that we sometimes get asked is whether getting a divorce for a same-sex couple in London, Ontario is any different than it is for straight couples. There is no difference in the legal process, and you won’t be treated any differently by me, or by my staff. We value you. You are entitled to the same legal remedies as any other couple, and you are entitled to the same courtesy and respect that any client should expect from the Courts and the legal profession. The same applies to you whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or of any other faith or are not religious at all.

We are committed to treating all of our clients with the respect that they deserve. Whether you need help with a divorce, you’re dealing with the Children’s Aid Society, or you are being taken to court by a spouse or an ex-partner, we are pleased to offer our services to you without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion and with a recognition of the specific challenges that you may have faced.

For Clients with Accessibility-Related Needs

Our office is accessible with elevator access and a fully accessible entrance from the visitor parking lot that can be found on Clarence Street. We regret that the older office building we are in only has stair access at the front doors. If you are visiting our office for a mediation or meeting that is taking place in a boardroom, please inform us of any accessibility requirements that you may have so that we can ensure that all necessary arrangements have been made in advance. If you require the services of an interpreter, please inform us in advance so that the appropriate service can be arranged.

As an Ontario lawyer and licensee of the Law Society of Ontario, I stand by the following principles:

• I recognize and support the fact that the Law Society is committed to Inclusive legal workplaces in Ontario, a reduction of barriers created by racism, unconscious bias and discrimination and better representation of Indigenous and racialized licensees in the legal professions in all legal workplaces and at all levels of seniority;
• I have a special responsibility as a member of the legal profession to protect the dignity of all individuals, and to respect human rights laws in force in Ontario;
• I am committed to  advance  reconciliation, acknowledging that we are collectively responsible to support improved relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Ontario and Canada; and,
• I proudly acknowledge my obligation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion generally and in my behaviour towards colleagues, employees, clients and the public.