Gail D. Smith

Gail D. Smith BA Hons, LLB

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public

Licenced to Practice in:
Ontario (Canada) and Barbados W.I.
18+ Years Experience

Passionate About People and the Pursuit of Justice

Gail Head

CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAW

Adult and Youth Matters

Murder, Assaults (including Sexual Assault)
Weapons Offences, Drug Offences, Driving Offences, Property Offences

MEDIATION &
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Intervention and Negotiation

Workplace Mediation
Commercial / Business / Corporate Mediation
Family Mediation
Professional Facilitator and Mediator
Goals Oriented Conflict Resolution
Confidentiality Maintained

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

Preparation and Management

Will Preparation
Power of Attorney Preparation for Financial Matters
Power of Attorney Preparation for Health Care Matters
Living Agreements (Adult Children/Parents Cohabitation)
Probate of Wills and Estate Settlement

WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS

Exploration and Recommendation

Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Human Rights, Codes of Conduct
Occupational, Health and Safety Investigations

Impartial, Neutral, Detailed Investigation
Effectively Interview Complainant, Respondent, Witnesses
Gather and Assess Evidence, Document Review
Timely Comprehensive Reporting

Witness Representation

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training

Gail Smith Law In The News

Court endorses use of anti-Black racism reports in sentencing

Court endorses use of anti-Black racism reports in sentencing

New social context reports explaining the “pernicious and widespread” impact of anti-Black racism in an offender’s life can be essential...
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Ontario’s top court says anti-Black racism should be considered in the legal system. That’s a start

Ontario’s top court says anti-Black racism should be considered in the legal system. That’s a start

Lisa Kerr is an assistant professor at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law. The most surprising thing about the Ontario Court...
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