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We are pleased to share that Douglas W. Judson has been recognized in Benchmark's 40 and Under rankings for 2026. Benchmark's 40 and Under recognizes Canada's top litigators aged 40 or under. This year's edition features 166 lawyers, with 79 new additions. Doug maintains a general civil litigation practice, with a growing focus on defamation, human rights, municipal law, and Charter litigation. Some of Doug's notable reported decisions from the past year include Rainbow Allia

Judson Howie LLP is a busy litigation practice serving the Rainy River and Kenora districts in criminal defence, family law, civil litigation, business law, human rights, municipal law, and estate litigation. We are seeking a Billing & Accounting Clerk / Legal Assistant to support the work of our growing four-lawyer firm. As a member of our team, you will: Prepare client accounts, invoices, trust statements, and billing reports; Perform bank, trust, and general ledger reconci

Open Letter May 25, 2026 A PDF copy of this letter is available here. Further information is available here. May 25, 2026 The Honourable Doug Downey Attorney General of Ontario McMurtry-Scott Building 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2S9 Via Email (attorneygeneral@ontario.ca) Dear Attorney General Downey: Re: State Interference with Criminal Defence Counsel We are a litigation firm based in the Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario. We are in

Join us in celebrating Douglas W. Judson for his recognition as a 2026 Benchmark Canada Litigation Star. A Benchmark Litigation Star is a top-tier lawyer recognized by Benchmark Litigation for having an exceptional reputation, strong case record, and positive client feedback in litigation and dispute resolution. This distinction is based on peer reviews and in-depth analysis of high-stakes, impactful cases. Benchmark Litigation is the only legal accreditation publication on t

Announcement For immediate release: January 8, 2026 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Silas Young has joined the firm to complete his law school integrated practice placement. Silas Young (he/him) is completing his legal studies with us, as a part of the curriculum at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. Silas has gained a wealth of legal experience by working as a caseworker for the criminal and provincial offences division of Lakehead University Community Legal

Statement For immediate release: November 25, 2025 Peter A. Howie, a partner with Judson Howie LLP, made the following statement in response to the Government of Ontario's proposed bail reform (which were announced on November 24, 2025): "Fort Frances and the Rainy River District are reeling from the impact of the opioid crisis, which disproportionately affects the First Nations people in the region. Generally, people feel less safe than they did before the pandemic. It is u

Announcement For immediate release: September 11, 2025 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Katelynn Rookes has joined the firm...

Announcement For immediate release: September 9, 2025 Judson Howie LLP is proud to announce that incoming associate lawyer Cassandra Spade...

Media Release For immediate release: August 19, 2025 This week Judson Howie LLP marked its fifth consecutive court victory since December...

Announcement For immediate release: July 27, 2025 On July 17, 2025, the Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers (CALL) recognized...

Statement from Judson Howie LLP For immediate release: May 14, 2025 Judson Howie LLP says police 'investigation' of defence counsel for...

Announcement For immediate release: September 3, 2024 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Cassandra Spade has joined the firm...

Statement For immediate release: February 25, 2024 Last week, our firm publicly expressed its support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in...

Remarks For immediate release: November 16, 2023 Today Douglas W. Judson addressed the Ontario Court of Justice on behalf of the Rainy...

Announcement For immediate release: September 23, 2023 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey C. Marchuk and McLean Ayearst...

Judson Howie Holdings Inc. has acquired the property at 600 Reid Avenue in Fort Frances, Ontario (formerly Green Funeral Home).

Announcement For immediate release: June 24, 2023 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Douglas W. Judson is continuing his term...