Josef Finkel
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Joshua David Hemmings
March 20, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Josef Finkel I write this letter to recommend a fine student, Josef Finkel, for a position at your organization as a lawyer. Before Josef began his articling placement with our firm, I was tasked with the role of training the students at our firm. As such, I have been the source of a large amount of Josef’s work here and have spent a lot of time with him throughout his articling term. Josef has been an incredible student who never shies away from an assignment. I have asked Josef to complete numerous drafting projects, including factums, pleadings, motion records and various demand letters. Josef is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and he often impresses me with the caliber of work that he produces. Josef has never turned down a task, never seems overwhelmed and consistently takes the initiative to learn more about my files. I have also sent Josef to Court on a number of occasions to test his advocacy skills. He has eagerly accepted every suggestion of mine to develop his Court experience and has yet to come back from a motion empty handed. Josef has also shadowed me and offered his assistance on some of the mediations, pre-trials and cross-examinations on affidavits that I have acted on. I value the input that Josef has provided during these steps in our litigation and I find that we often engage in very fruitful discussions that help me prepare my questions and submissions. One moment that stands out to me was when Josef attended at a motion in the Small Claims Court to have a pleading struck for lack of clarity. Though we knew the Judge would likely not strike the pleading, we hoped that the Plaintiff would be ordered to revise his claim. Not only was Josef successful in obtaining such an order, the Judge granted us around $2,000.00 in costs for a claim worth less than $10,000.00, almost unheard of in Small Claims Court. Josef then negotiated in person with the Plaintiff to reach settlement terms on same day and subsequently had the case dismissed. Josef has impressed me at every turn as a student. I am certain that he will seamlessly transition into an associate role given that he has dealt with several matters from start to finish, often with only cursory supervision. I highly recommend Josef for a position with your organization and am confident that you will not regret it. Sincerely, Joshua Hemmings, Lawyer
Andrew Francis
It is my pleasure to write this letter discussing the qualifications of Josef Finkel for an associate lawyer position. As senior counsel at Landy Marr Kats LLP (
Joshua David Hemmings
March 20, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Josef Finkel I write this letter to recommend a fine student, Josef Finkel, for a position at your organization as a lawyer. Before Josef began his articling placement with our firm, I was tasked with the role of training the students at our firm. As such, I have been the source of a large amount of Josef’s work here and have spent a lot of time with him throughout his articling term. Josef has been an incredible student who never shies away from an assignment. I have asked Josef to complete numerous drafting projects, including factums, pleadings, motion records and various demand letters. Josef is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and he often impresses me with the caliber of work that he produces. Josef has never turned down a task, never seems overwhelmed and consistently takes the initiative to learn more about my files. I have also sent Josef to Court on a number of occasions to test his advocacy skills. He has eagerly accepted every suggestion of mine to develop his Court experience and has yet to come back from a motion empty handed. Josef has also shadowed me and offered his assistance on some of the mediations, pre-trials and cross-examinations on affidavits that I have acted on. I value the input that Josef has provided during these steps in our litigation and I find that we often engage in very fruitful discussions that help me prepare my questions and submissions. One moment that stands out to me was when Josef attended at a motion in the Small Claims Court to have a pleading struck for lack of clarity. Though we knew the Judge would likely not strike the pleading, we hoped that the Plaintiff would be ordered to revise his claim. Not only was Josef successful in obtaining such an order, the Judge granted us around $2,000.00 in costs for a claim worth less than $10,000.00, almost unheard of in Small Claims Court. Josef then negotiated in person with the Plaintiff to reach settlement terms on same day and subsequently had the case dismissed. Josef has impressed me at every turn as a student. I am certain that he will seamlessly transition into an associate role given that he has dealt with several matters from start to finish, often with only cursory supervision. I highly recommend Josef for a position with your organization and am confident that you will not regret it. Sincerely, Joshua Hemmings, Lawyer
Andrew Francis
It is my pleasure to write this letter discussing the qualifications of Josef Finkel for an associate lawyer position. As senior counsel at Landy Marr Kats LLP (
Joshua David Hemmings
March 20, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Josef Finkel I write this letter to recommend a fine student, Josef Finkel, for a position at your organization as a lawyer. Before Josef began his articling placement with our firm, I was tasked with the role of training the students at our firm. As such, I have been the source of a large amount of Josef’s work here and have spent a lot of time with him throughout his articling term. Josef has been an incredible student who never shies away from an assignment. I have asked Josef to complete numerous drafting projects, including factums, pleadings, motion records and various demand letters. Josef is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and he often impresses me with the caliber of work that he produces. Josef has never turned down a task, never seems overwhelmed and consistently takes the initiative to learn more about my files. I have also sent Josef to Court on a number of occasions to test his advocacy skills. He has eagerly accepted every suggestion of mine to develop his Court experience and has yet to come back from a motion empty handed. Josef has also shadowed me and offered his assistance on some of the mediations, pre-trials and cross-examinations on affidavits that I have acted on. I value the input that Josef has provided during these steps in our litigation and I find that we often engage in very fruitful discussions that help me prepare my questions and submissions. One moment that stands out to me was when Josef attended at a motion in the Small Claims Court to have a pleading struck for lack of clarity. Though we knew the Judge would likely not strike the pleading, we hoped that the Plaintiff would be ordered to revise his claim. Not only was Josef successful in obtaining such an order, the Judge granted us around $2,000.00 in costs for a claim worth less than $10,000.00, almost unheard of in Small Claims Court. Josef then negotiated in person with the Plaintiff to reach settlement terms on same day and subsequently had the case dismissed. Josef has impressed me at every turn as a student. I am certain that he will seamlessly transition into an associate role given that he has dealt with several matters from start to finish, often with only cursory supervision. I highly recommend Josef for a position with your organization and am confident that you will not regret it. Sincerely, Joshua Hemmings, Lawyer
Andrew Francis
It is my pleasure to write this letter discussing the qualifications of Josef Finkel for an associate lawyer position. As senior counsel at Landy Marr Kats LLP (
Joshua David Hemmings
March 20, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Josef Finkel I write this letter to recommend a fine student, Josef Finkel, for a position at your organization as a lawyer. Before Josef began his articling placement with our firm, I was tasked with the role of training the students at our firm. As such, I have been the source of a large amount of Josef’s work here and have spent a lot of time with him throughout his articling term. Josef has been an incredible student who never shies away from an assignment. I have asked Josef to complete numerous drafting projects, including factums, pleadings, motion records and various demand letters. Josef is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and he often impresses me with the caliber of work that he produces. Josef has never turned down a task, never seems overwhelmed and consistently takes the initiative to learn more about my files. I have also sent Josef to Court on a number of occasions to test his advocacy skills. He has eagerly accepted every suggestion of mine to develop his Court experience and has yet to come back from a motion empty handed. Josef has also shadowed me and offered his assistance on some of the mediations, pre-trials and cross-examinations on affidavits that I have acted on. I value the input that Josef has provided during these steps in our litigation and I find that we often engage in very fruitful discussions that help me prepare my questions and submissions. One moment that stands out to me was when Josef attended at a motion in the Small Claims Court to have a pleading struck for lack of clarity. Though we knew the Judge would likely not strike the pleading, we hoped that the Plaintiff would be ordered to revise his claim. Not only was Josef successful in obtaining such an order, the Judge granted us around $2,000.00 in costs for a claim worth less than $10,000.00, almost unheard of in Small Claims Court. Josef then negotiated in person with the Plaintiff to reach settlement terms on same day and subsequently had the case dismissed. Josef has impressed me at every turn as a student. I am certain that he will seamlessly transition into an associate role given that he has dealt with several matters from start to finish, often with only cursory supervision. I highly recommend Josef for a position with your organization and am confident that you will not regret it. Sincerely, Joshua Hemmings, Lawyer
Andrew Francis
It is my pleasure to write this letter discussing the qualifications of Josef Finkel for an associate lawyer position. As senior counsel at Landy Marr Kats LLP (
Experience
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Gilbertson Davis LLP
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Canada
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Lawyer
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Landy Marr Kats LLP
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student-at-Law
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
• Worked on files in the areas of breach of contract, shareholder disputes, construction law, personal injury, wrongful dismissals, landlord and tenant disputes, debtor and creditor litigation, corporate/commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and class actions. • Drafted pleadings, motion materials, facta and other miscellaneous court documents. • Held primary responsibility over Small Claims Court files. • Achieved favorable results in 95% (19/20) of argued motions at the Superior/Small Claims Courts. • Led the recruitment process and interviewed prospective summer students.
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Landy Marr Kats LLP
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Student
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
• Assisted lawyers ranging from junior associates to senior partners throughout every step of the litigation process. • Completed various research assignments as needed in all the above-mentioned practice areas. • Assisted lawyers ranging from junior associates to senior partners throughout every step of the litigation process. • Completed various research assignments as needed in all the above-mentioned practice areas.
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Summer Law Student
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
• Assisted partners at the firm with various transactional work in the areas of corporate and estates law such as the drafting/preparation of wills and minute book documents. • Assisted partners at the firm with various transactional work in the areas of corporate and estates law such as the drafting/preparation of wills and minute book documents.
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Manager
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
• During weekends, led a team of 1-7 employees to set up concession stands and meet sales targets. • Refined vending and customer service skills while selling beverages at festivals. • During weekends, led a team of 1-7 employees to set up concession stands and meet sales targets. • Refined vending and customer service skills while selling beverages at festivals.
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Summer Student
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Developed proficiency at using Quicklaw and Westlaw while conducting legal research in the tax law field on topics such as taxation of Canadian Controlled Private Corporations. • Developed proficiency at using Quicklaw and Westlaw while conducting legal research in the tax law field on topics such as taxation of Canadian Controlled Private Corporations.
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Goodman Berman Mehta LLP
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Canada
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Shadowed a defense lawyer at criminal trials and participated in formulation of arguments for cross-examinations in cases concerning charges such as sexual assault and death threats. • Shadowed a defense lawyer at criminal trials and participated in formulation of arguments for cross-examinations in cases concerning charges such as sexual assault and death threats.
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Sports and Recreation at York University
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4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
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Ticketing and Promotions
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
• Enhanced time-management skills by selling tickets at events while enrolled in full-time studies. • Enhanced time-management skills by selling tickets at events while enrolled in full-time studies.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
2013 - 2016
York University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Sciences
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