Immigration Specialty
Have you been in Canada for a while and are now interested in applying for permanent resident status? Would you like to sponsor your spouse or perhaps claim Refugee Status? Are you facing deportation? Osborne Barnwell has over thirteen years experience in Immigration matters. He has assisted many clients in obtaining their landing. He has also represented clients at the Immigration and Refugee Board and in the Federal Court where, among other things, he has stopped many deportations of persons to areas of high risk.

Tax Issues
Mr. Barnwell is a former Certified General Accountant and for about eight l years worked for Revenue Canada in every capacity including that of an Appeals Officer. His office deals with Personal and Business Tax issues, including GST and PST. He has represented clients in appeals to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court.

Employment Law
Do you believe that you have been wrongfully dismissed? Has your employer offered you a severance package that you do not believe if fair? Known for his skillful negotiation skills, Mr. Barnwell has an impeccable track record of obtaining just and appropriate payout packages for clients without going to Court. Mr. Barnwell has also represented clients in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters and before the Ontario Human Rights tribunal.

Are you an employer who is looking for a solicitor to draft an employment contract? Mr. Barnwell also has experience in this area.

Litigation Issues
No one wants to go to court. Litigation is expensive and can take years to be concluded. Mr. Barnwell will try his best to settle matters without going to court. If your matter does have to go before the Courts, you can be confident that Mr. Barnwell has over thirteen years experience in the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Ontario Court of Appeal and Federal Courts. Mr. Barnwell’s office will keep you well informed every step of the way.