Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Windsor & Amherstburg
Founded in 2004, Hogarth Hermiston Severs has established itself as a trusted multi-service law firm with offices in Windsor and Amherstburg. Our practice emphasizes a personal touch, treating clients as valued partners rather than mere case numbers. With decades of combined legal experience, our team delivers high-caliber representation across civil litigation, personal injury, real estate, corporate commercial matters, family law, estate planning, and probate. We prioritize creative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining a steadfast commitment to resolving disputes amicably when possible and litigating aggressively when necessary. Our longstanding support staff ensures consistent, streamlined assistance that immediately puts clients at ease.We serve individuals and businesses throughout southwestern Ontario, offering hospital, home, or virtual visits to accommodate client needs. Our lawyers regularly handle complex cases involving insurance claims, disability actions, property transactions, and business disputes. We operate with complete transparency, charging no fees until successfully recovering compensation for personal injury clients. Our reputation for professionalism and client-centric service has been built through consistent focus on strategic outcomes and plain-language legal advice. We remain dedicated to evolving with our clients' needs while maintaining the integrity and personalized approach that has defined our practice since inception.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Corporate Commercial
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Probate
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized, cost-effective legal advice tailored to individual client needs
- Our lawyers have over 45 years combined experience in personal injury litigation
- We offer hospital, home, or virtual visits for client convenience
- We operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases
- Our multi-service approach handles diverse legal matters under one roof
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases against major Canadian insurance companies. Our experienced team handles slip and fall injuries, motor vehicle accidents, disability claims, and catastrophic injury cases including paraplegia and brain injuries. We work on a contingency fee basis, ensuring no upfront costs until we secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses all aspects of relationship transitions including cohabitation agreements, separation, child custody, and spousal support. We combine legal expertise with strategic counsel to navigate complex family dynamics through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Our approach prioritizes long-term family relationships while protecting clients' rights and financial interests during emotional transitions.
Corporate Commercial
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services for business formation, contracts, and commercial transactions. Our expertise covers company incorporations, partnership agreements, business sales, and contract drafting. We assist entrepreneurs and established businesses with cost-effective solutions for ecommerce integration, business combinations, and dispute resolution in commercial law matters.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team represents clients in diverse legal disputes including tort claims, employment grievances, and workers' compensation appeals. We advocate for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in court proceedings, handling cases from initial filing through trial. Our approach balances aggressive representation with strategic settlement opportunities to achieve optimal client outcomes.
Real Estate
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions including property purchases, sales, and title transfers. Our services cover coordination with real estate agents and lenders, land development projects, and commercial financing. We guide clients through complex property transactions while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements for both residential and commercial property matters.
People
Thomas Hogarth
Partner
Thomas Hogarth brings extensive legal experience to corporate commercial matters and real estate transactions. He focuses on providing practical business solutions while maintaining cost-effective representation for entrepreneurs and established companies.
Deborah Severs
Partner
Deborah Severs specializes in family law with particular expertise in complex custody arrangements and spousal support negotiations. She combines legal knowledge with compassionate counsel during challenging family transitions and relationship changes.
Terry Hermiston
Partner
Terry Hermiston has significant experience in personal injury litigation and civil litigation matters. He represents clients in insurance disputes and complex tort claims, maintaining a strong track record of successful settlements and court verdicts.
Hillery Guttman
Partner
Hillery Guttman provides legal counsel in corporate commercial law and real estate transactions. With substantial experience in business law, she helps clients navigate complex legal issues while maintaining a focus on practical business solutions.
Georgette Makhoul
Partner
Georgette Makhoul offers specialized family law services with emphasis on equitable property division and child custody arrangements. She provides strategic legal guidance tailored to each client's unique family circumstances and long-term needs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We practice in personal injury, family law, corporate commercial matters, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and probate.
Do you offer flexible consultation options?
Yes, we provide hospital visits, home visits, and virtual consultations for client convenience.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis - no fees until we recover compensation for your injuries.
Do you serve clients outside Windsor?
We serve clients throughout southwestern Ontario from our Windsor and Amherstburg offices.
