AYLWARD, CHISLETT, & WHITTEN - LAWYERS



◊ FIRM HISTORY AND PROFILE ◊ AREAS OF PRACTICE ◊ LAWYERS ◊ LEGAL FEES & COSTS ◊ ACCIDENT & INJURIES ◊ CONTACT US	G. Aylward B.A., LL. B. \| B. Chislett LL.B., M.B.A. \| M. Whitten B.A., LL. B. Geoffrey Aylward Contact Geoff Aylward first practised as an associate with the firm of Aylward, Morris & Pittman for two years following his call to the Newfoundland bar in 1983. In 1985 he became a partner in the law firm of Aylward, Chislett & Whitten. Geoff and Bruce Chislett formed the firm now known as Aylward, Chislett and Whitten in 1990. Education Bachelor of Arts, Memorial University, 1979 (gold medal, Economics) Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Joint degree Economics and Political Science, Memorial University, 1984 Law Degree, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 1983 Practice areas Geoff Aylward has a general practice of 20 years with an emphasis on litigation. He has appeared before all levels of Courts in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Federal Court Trial Division and the Federal Court of Appeal. He has also appeared before various administrative tribunals. Geoff Aylward has significant litigation experience in disability insurance claims, personal injury, life insurance and property insurance claims, employment, construction, estates, criminal (defence and prosecution) and property disputes. His practice areas also include corporate, commercial, real estate, contracts and wills. Geoff has had success in negotiating and litigating complex and difficult cases including cases outside his normal practice areas. He has in a number of cases represented clients suffering from mild to severe head injuries, atypical cluster brain aneurysm, and psychiatric illnesses. Case Highlights Professional Associations Memberships Newfoundland and Labrador Law Society since 1983 Canadian Bar Association since 1983 Chair of the Provincial Civil Litigation Section 1996 to 1999 Member of Executive of National Civil Litigation Section since 1999, Chair for 2003 to 2004 Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association since 2002 Publications, Articles and Presentations Volunteer associations Fr. J.B. Kent Knights of Columbus Council, Chancellor. Columbus House, non-profit senior housing project, 12 units, Secretary Member of Lions International since 1990. Former secretary of St. John's Metro Lions Club and St. John's Lions Club. Present Member Mount Pearl Lions Club. top Bruce Chislett Contact Bruce Chislett practised as an associate with the firm of Aylward, Morris & Pittman for four years following his call to the Newfoundland bar in 1986. He and Geoffrey Aylward then formed the firm now known as Aylward, Chislett and Whitten. He has continued in private practise with this firm since 1990. Education M.B.A. Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1997 LL.B. - Dalhousie University, 1985 B. A. - Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1982 Practice areas Bruce Chislett practices primarily in the areas of Civil Litigation and Real Estate transactions. His Civil Litigation practice has been largely developed over the past 12 years. It involves; personal injury claims; disability insurance and Canada Pension Plan claims; hospital/medical malpractice litigation, and; wrongful dismissal claims. Prior to 1992, Bruce Chislett carried on a broad general practice that included; Criminal Prosecution and Defense work; Family Law; Human Rights cases; various Administrative Tribunal cases, and: Wills and Estates. Bruce Chislett has appeared in both civil and criminal matters before Judges of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, (Trial Division and Court of Appeal) and the Federal Court of Canada. He has presented cases before the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission, the Newfoundland and Labrador Workers Compensation Appeal Board and the federal Employment Insurance Appeals Umpire Tribunal. He has prosecuted and defended Jury trials on such charges as culpable homicide, trafficking and indictable sexual offences. He has, acting as Agent of the Attorney General of Canada, prosecuted charges under the federal Competition Act and Food and Drug Act. Professional Associations and Designations Newfoundland and Labrador Law Society: Member since 1985 Currently Member of Discipline Committee Law Society Act and Regulations Committee Past Member of Library Committee Canadian Bar Association: Member since 1986 Agent of Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador, appointed March 1987 Volunteer Activities The Arthritis Society, Newfoundland and Labrador Division Board Member St. John's Junior Chamber of Commerce President 1992-1993 Board Member 1989 - 1994 Scouts Canada Membership Committee Chair, Newfoundland and Labrador 1994-1995 Leader , 1977-1979, 1987-88 Riverdale Tennis Club Executive Board Member 1991 - 1992 top Marina Whitten Contact Marina Whitten has practiced law with the firm now known as Aylward, Chislett & Whitten.since being called to the bar of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1992. Education LL.B. - University of Toronto B. A. - Memorial University of Newfoundland Certificates in Mediation Levels I and II and Facilitation Professional Associations Newfoundland and Labrador Law Society: Member since 1991 Bencher since 1999 Current Chair of the Education Committee Past Chair, Practice Rules Compliance Committee Volunteer Activities Mediation Newfoundland and Labrador Chair 1999 - 2001 Treasurer 1997 - 1999 Board Member 1995 - 2002 Community Mediation Services Secretary 1997 - 1998 Board Member 1996 - 2000 Volunteer Mediator and Mediation Coach School Lunch Association Board Member 2000 - present Child Find Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. Board Member 1995 - 1998 Daybreak Parent Child Centre Former Chair Board Member 1997 - 2003 Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland Volunteer top

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