b'Business Leaders .PART 3ROBIN MASON CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAWYER, TRADEMARK AGENTRobin Mason prides himself with assisting clients of MasonHe articled with and was an associate lawyer at Oslers in Bennett Johncox with experienced advice at all stages of the lifeToronto before deciding to move to Durham Region in 1994 cycle of a business: start up, maintenance, expansion, internalto found, with Patrick Bennett, what is now Mason Bennett reorganization and, ultimately, family succession, wind-up orJohncox.sale. And, along the way, hes the go-to person for senior em- Robin has lived in Brooklin since 1994 with his wife and ployees and business owners as they navigate the complexitiestheir three children and is the author of the childrens fantasy of the Canadian legal landscape. book series, The Oldenglen Chronicles, the first of which was RobinreceivedhisundergraduatedegreefromTrentwritten with his father.University in 1983 and, after working for a major Canadian bank, obtained his law degree from Queens University in 1991. PATRICK BENNETT REAL ESTATE LAWYERPatrick is your trusted advisor in real estate transactions atA dedicated community volunteer, Patrick is an active mem-Mason Bennett Johncox. Whether it is a purchase, sale, newber of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise and is Past President. mortgage or refinancing, he will make your deal a smooth,He is president of St. Thomas Child Care Centre and a direc-enjoyable and understandable process. Patrick has a hands- tor of the Whitby Sunrise Claudio Nick Sorichetti Charitable on approach to every file and will personally meet with you toFoundation.explain the documents. Patrick worked in the retail automotive industry before at-Patrick also handles commercial real estate transactionstending Queens University where he received his law degree in and will help you navigate through the complexities with ease.1991. He has been practicing real estate law in Durham Region He has acted for individuals, partnerships, corporations, not forsince 1994.profit corporations, trusts and churches.IAN JOHNCOX EMPLOYMENT LAWYER, CIVIL LITIGATOR, MEDITATORIansemploymentlawpracticeincludesactingforand defending occupier liability claims for landlords and employers and employees, which gives him a balancedproperty owners.perspective to his clients issues.His employer clients lookPrevention is the Best Medicine where Ian urges his to him for advice on employment contracts, personnel poli- clients to implement policies, procedures, safeguards and cies, disciplining employees, severance packages, defend- sound written agreements to reduce both the risk of litiga-ing wrongful dismissal lawsuits, and human rights advice.tion before it happens and the extent of litigation when it is Ian assists employees in negotiating employment contractsunavoidable. Ian is a practical problem solver. He realizes and obtaining fair severance packages. that litigation is expensive, time-consuming and inconven-Ianslitigationpracticeincludescommerciallandlordient and uses every tool at his disposal to resolve your and tenant, real estate, franchise, other contract litigationdispute efficiently.BRANDON MCBRIDE WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYERBrandon McBrideWhether you are contemplating a simple will or require As a third generation to hold roots in Whitby, Brandon Lawyer more complex planning, Brandon makes the process easyappreciates the opportunity to provide his legal services 905-620-4499ext:228bmcbride@mbjlawyers.com for you and ensures that all of your needs are met and thatto the community where he grew up. An avid hockey andMake a WILL now,the proper planning is being completed. lacrosse player, Brandon had played in the Ontario HockeyBrandon also provides estate administration services:League for 4 years, and during his 2003-2005 season with REST assured preparing probate applications, advising executors of theirthe Oshawa Generals.later. duties and responsibilities, arranging for the transfer of estate Brandon is a current member of the Rotary Club of assets, preparing releases to protect executors, assisting inWhitby Satellite Club of Brooklin.passing of accounts, will interpretation, and providing general BrooklinPort Perryadvice with respect to other estate administration matters.79 Baldwin St N229 Mary St. Brooklin ON L1M 1A4Port Perry ON L9L 1B7 Tel (905) 620-4499 www.mbjlawyers.com Tel (905) 985-4141Port Perry229 Mary St.NEVER WITHOUT Port Perry ON L9L 1B7Tel (905) 985-4141A PADDLE. Brooklin79 Baldwin St NBrooklin ON L1M 1A4Tel (905) 620-4499www.mbjlawyers.comExperienced Counselfor your business: FOCUS - MAY 202345 from start up to wind up.Robin has practiced corporate and commercial law for over 25years. He provides advice and service at all stages of the life cycle of a business: start up, maintenance, expansion, internal reorganization and, ultimately, family succession, wind-up or sale.And, along the way, hes the go-to person for senior employees and business owners as they navigate the complexities of theCanadian legal landscape. Registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Oce as a TrademarkAgent since 1994, Robin also advises the rms Corporate and individualbusiness clients on the viability of registering Canadian trademarks, draftsand les trademark applications, and researches and prepares responsesto objections receive from the Registrar of Trademarks in repose to trademark applications.Robin received his undergraduate degree from Trent University in 1983Robin I. H. Masonand, after working for a major Canadian bank, obtained his law degreeLawyer from Queens University in 1991. He articled and was associate lawyerwith one of the largest law rms in Canada before deciding to move toMASON BENNETT JOHNDurham Region in 1994 to found, with Patrick Bennett, what has become COXPROFESSIONALCORPORATION Mason Bennett Johncox.rmason@mbjlawyers.com He has lived in Brooklin since 1994 with his wife and their three children,905-620-4499 ext:225 and is the author of the childrens fantasy book series, The OldenglenChronicles. the rst of which was written with his father.BrooklinPort Perry 79 Baldwin St N229 Mary St.Brooklin ON L1M 1A4 Port Perry ON L9L 1B7Tel (905) 620-4499 www.mbjlawyers.com Tel (905) 985-4141'