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How to Succeed at Summary Judgment Motions

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Substantive: 1.5
90 minutes
Published
2024
Presenter(s)
Kira Domratchev
Matthew Karabus
Andrew Winton
Source
Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA)
Provider
CPDOnline.ca
Language
English
Length
90 minutes
Price
$349.00 plus tax
Includes Handouts

Should you bring a summary judgment motion?  How do you oppose a summary judgment motion?  If you know when and how to effectively use them, they can be a critical tool for your litigation practice. In this program, you will gain practical tips from leading practitioners on how to prepare for, argue, and oppose a summary judgment motion.

Topics of discussion include:

  • Appropriateness and availability
  • Procedural vs. substantive arguments
  • Scheduling & mechanics
  • Evidence and burden of proof
  • Issues of credibility and availability of a trial
  • Drafting your materials
  • Notice of Motion, Affidavit, Factum, Order
  • Advocacy at the hearing
  • What’s your job?
  • Partial summary judgment
  • Costs & Appeals
  • Recent notable caselaw

Presenters

Kira Domratchev

Kira joined Hull & Hull LLP as an associate in 2017 following her call to the bar. She holds a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and a B.Comm. from Ryerson University. Prior to joining the firm, Kira served her articles at a prominent personal injury and commercial litigation boutique firm in Toronto where she was exposed to various aspects of civil litigation practice. 

While attending law school, Kira volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, the Osgoode Business Clinic, the Community Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP), the Osgoode Hall Mentorship Program and the Ontario Deputy Judges’ Association, amongst others. 

Matthew Karabus

Andrew Winton