Faisal B. Joseph

Health Law Lawyer

My views are simple on defending these types of criminal cases. Our clients' reputation and practice are on the line and it is our job to make sure they have the best, proactive defence possible, because they deserve it!

Phone:

519.640.6342

Fax:

519.932.3342

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Professional History

Representative Work

Achievements

Other Areas of Distinction

Memberships

Education

Personal Information

Professional History

Partner, Lerners LLP (1993 to present)
Partner, Burchell MacDougall, Halifax, Truro and Stewiacke, Nova Scotia (1990- 1993)
Associate lawyer, Burchell MacDougall (1986-1990)
Appointed prosecutor, on per diem basis, by Attorney General of Nova Scotia (1986-1992)

Representative Work

Faisal has 30 years of trial experience as both a Federal/Provincial crown attorney and defence counsel in high profile and serious criminal cases at all levels of court in Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Achievements

Recipient of Law Society Medal, 2015
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (Member, Thomas A. Mesereau Cup Selection Committee)
Recipient of Middlesex Law Association Award for Distinguished Service, 2012
Recipient of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Award for public service, 2012
Litigation Counsel of America Award for excellence in the art of advocacy in trial and appellate courts
Board of Directors, Childreach
Board of Directors, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
Leadership Giving Committee, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
Vice-Chair, Partnerships and Special Events Committee, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
Executive Producer, “A” Channel television series
Executive Board, Huron University College (2007)
Huron University College Campus & Community Affairs Committee of the Executive Board
Ontario Provincial Police Commissioners Commendation (2004)
Premier of Ontario recognition for special contribution to hate crime legislation, security issues and international justice (2004)
Former President, Islamic Centre of Southwestern Ontario (2001-2004)
United Way Fundraising Team (1988-1990)
Member, Third Place Transition House (Fundraising Team) (1987-1990)
Former Member, Board of Directors, Lawson Health Research Institute
Chair, Canadian Cancer Fund Raising Campaign (1988-1989)
Newspaper columnist
Television commentator
Participation with various hate crime committees and focus groups
Activist for peace, justice and security in the Middle East

Other Areas of Distinction

Chair, Criminal Section, Canadian Bar Association (Nova Scotia Branch) (1993)
Appointment as Vice-Chair, Tax Assessment Court, Colchester County (1988-1992)
Appointed as standing agent for the Attorney General of Canada for prosecutions arising out of the Excise Tax Act, Fisheries Act and Coastal Fisheries Act, Income Tax Act, Oil Pollution Prevention and Unemployment Insurance Act (1986)
Chair, Canadian Bar Association Committee (Nova Scotia Branch) to consider the issue of penal sanctions and/or alternatives to incarceration relating to drugs
Lecturer, Bar Admission Course
Provide numerous pro bono legal services including, but not limited to, civil, criminal and human rights litigation
Provide various legal services and advice to Islamic organizations regarding security issues

Memberships

Criminal Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Law Society of Ontario
Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow)
Member, The Trial Law Institute
Member, Diversity Law Institute

Education

Admitted to the Bar, Ontario (1993)
Admitted to the Bar, Nova Scotia (1986)
Bachelor of Laws, University of New Brunswick (1985)
Bachelor of Arts, (Political Science) Saint Francis Xavier University (1982)

Personal Information

Basketball, tennis, golf, travel, human rights activist

Professional History

Partner, Lerners LLP (1993 to present)
Partner, Burchell MacDougall, Halifax, Truro and Stewiacke, Nova Scotia (1990- 1993)
Associate lawyer, Burchell MacDougall (1986-1990)
Appointed prosecutor, on per diem basis, by Attorney General of Nova Scotia (1986-1992)

Professional History

Partner, Lerners LLP (1993 to present)
Partner, Burchell MacDougall, Halifax, Truro and Stewiacke, Nova Scotia (1990- 1993)
Associate lawyer, Burchell MacDougall (1986-1990)
Appointed prosecutor, on per diem basis, by Attorney General of Nova Scotia (1986-1992)

Representative Work