Paul Morrissey

Paul has been practicing civil litigation for over 35 years. As a partner in Siskinds’ civil litigation group, Paul has successfully represented clients before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court of Canada, as well as many provincial tribunals and licensing boards. His multifaceted practice is focused on representing and advising institutions, municipalities, business owners, and private individuals. Paul’s representation of private individuals has included enforcing and protecting the rights of individuals under insurance and employment contracts, as property owners, as individuals with entitlements under trusts, wills and estates, and as the victims of abuse or other wrongs. He also prosecutes and defends negligence, property damage and economic loss claims. He has taught civil procedure as an adjunct professor at Western University’s Faculty of Law.

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Compassionate and pragmatic
Paul Morrissey is my hero! He navigated my case by steering me towards negotiations in lieu of the court system! I have never met such a compassionate and pragmatic lawyer with a stellar team around him! Not only do I highly respect him but I also recommend him for any legal matter! - M.H.

A calm and informed manner
I was referred to Paul Morrissey at Siskinds from a friend, who is also a lawyer. Frankly, I was nervous going to such a large law firm but Mr. Morrissey has a calm and informed manner that put me at ease. Paul and his team were always available to me, which was important to me. I knew where we were in the process. Paul walked me through the process of filing a claim against my LTD insurance company. He set my expectations, especially how long this process would take. My file had many complex medical reports and correspondence that were expertly managed by his team. In the end, Paul's advice and counsel eased the anxiety of mediation and I was more than pleased with the outcome. - L.H.

Obtained a better result than we could imagine
Paul (Morrissey) helped us with a serious legal matter that had the potential to be life-changing in a negative way. Paul and his assistant managed large volumes of data, were sensitive to psychological trauma, always communicated clearly, and kept us informed at all times. Paul worked with opposing counsel in a professional, cooperative but assertive manner. We felt like we had an ally for the very 1^st time. His hard work, legal knowledge and tenacity paid off. He obtained a better result than we could imagine. We would highly recommend him and we can't thank him enough for his help. - D.L.

Kind and understanding
Paul Morrissey is a very kind and understanding lawyer who helped me through some difficult circumstances. He provided thoughtful advice, several options for me, and is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the law - A.L.

Compassionate, thorough and diligent
Paul Morrissey has helped me and my family with some difficult legal issues. He is compassionate, thorough and diligent. Could not recommend him more highly. - P.L.

A good advocate for his client
Mr. (Paul) Morrissey of Siskind’s appeared before my tribunal today. His preparation was thorough; its delivery, clear and persuasive; is court manners, impeccable. Above all, he was a good advocate for his client and of great assistance to the tribunal. - J.N.

Advocates Society, Member
Ontario Bar Association, Member
Middlesex Law Association, Member

Paul has taught as an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Law at Western University and has been a presenter at programs run by the Advocates Society, Elder Abuse London Middlesex, the Ontario Association of Social Workers and the Credit Institute of Canada. He is a past instructor at the Law Society of Ontario Bar Admission Course, the Canadian Institute of Management and the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.

Chair, McCormick Home Foundation, Board of Directors
Past Vice Chair and Member, Neighborhood Legal Services of London Board Of Directors
Past Member, Sexual Misconduct Committee, Diocese of London
Past Member, University of Western Ontario Health Science Research Ethics Board
Mentor of the Year, Pro Bono Students Canada, Western University, 2012
World Elder Abuse Day, Elder Abuse London and Middlesex, 2017, Presenter
Past Instructor,  Law Society of Upper Canada Bar Admission Course, Civil Litigation and Professional Responsibility Courses
Frequent Guest, CJBK Radio “Ask the Expert”
Past Chair, and member, St. Joseph’s Parish Advisory Board
Youth Soccer coach for 19 years

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