News and Events
United Way Honours Claire Wilkinson With 2020 John F. Evans Award of Community Distinction
Claire is one of the community’s leading practitioners in the field of personal injury and sexual abuse litigation. Her dedication to service to the profession and to the community is remarkable.
Notice To Our Clients
Please be advised that as we do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are practicing social distancing. In the context of our business this means that we are conducting client meetings via phone or video call whenever possible and we will only be having brief in-person meetings when it is absolutely necessary.
Claire Wilkinson Elected as Bencher
Martin & Hillyer is very proud to announce Claire Wilkinson has been elected to the bench of the Law Society of Ontario.
Car accidents on the Red Hill Valley Parkway: What duty does the city have to keep its roads safe?
Is the City of Hamilton liable for car accidents on the Red Hill Valley Parkway? The legal implications of the newly released engineering report from 2013.
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Nominations 2019
Martin & Hillyer Associates is proud to celebrate two “Best People” nominations in the 2019 Burlington Post Reader’s Choice Awards. Both Bruce Hillyer and Robert Martin have been nominated for “Best Lawyer”!
Car Seat Clinic Success!
It was a chilly morning outside yesterday for Martin & Hillyer’s first Free Car Seat Clinic but everyone kept warm with hot coffee and some delicious home
Martin & Hillyer Partnering With the Common Moms to Offer a Free Car Seat Clinic
We are very excited to announce that Martin & Hillyer Associates has partnered with local business, The Common Moms, to offer a FREE CAR SEAT CLINIC to local parents. This
Readers’ Choice Nominations 2018
Martin & Hillyer Associates is honoured to have been nominated in 3 categories in the Hamilton Spectator’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards! If you appreciate the
Readers’ Choice Nominations 2017
Martin & Hillyer Associates is honoured to have been nominated in 3 categories in the Hamilton Spectator’s 2017/18 Readers’ Choice Awards! If you appreciate the
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs – Pre-Budget Hearings 2017
On January 19, OTLA President Adam Wagman, President-Elect Claire Wilkinson, and Director of Public Affairs John Karapita spoke at the Standing Committee on Finance and
ONTARIO TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The Ontario government passed the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act in March of 2016 (also known as Bill 132) with all-party support, bringing in wide-ranging
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES HAD FUN SUPPORTING THE SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL’S STREETFEST 2016
Any Burlington resident will tell you that the Sound of Music Festival is something we look forward to all year long. At the Sound of
HBIA 5K BY THE BAY
Laura Hillyer of Martin & Hillyer Associates took part in the 11th annual Hamilton Brain Injury Association (HBIA) 5K by the Bay. Laura joined survivors of
LAURA HILLYER DISCUSSES AUTO INSURANCE CUTBACKS ON CHML
A change in legislation that happened on June 1st has drastically cut the insurance coverage available to you, including cutting coverage for catastrophic injuries in
HELMETS ON KIDS EVENT IN BURLINGTON
As they always say, children are the future! That’s why it’s so important to us that we keep them healthy, happy and as safe as possible. Local
CINDY LAWRENCE PRESENTED WITH SAFETY AWARD FOR HER WORK WITH HALTON CHILDREN’S SAFETY VILLAGE
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) recently honoured Cindy Lawrence, Halton Regional Police Service with a Safety Leadership Award for her work
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT DEALS ANOTHER BLOW TO INJURED ONTARIO MOTORISTS WITH THE COMMON TRAFFIC IMPAIRMENT GUIDELINE
Available Rehab Coverage The Ontario government continues to allow insurance companies to erode coverage for Ontario motor vehicle accident victims. The draft Common Traffic Impairment
DOWNLOAD THE MHA GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Today, Martin & Hillyer Associates released its updated 2015-16 Guide to Personal Injury Lawsuits for Medical and Rehabilitation Professionals. The Guide is a free quick-reference tool
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES RAISE OVER $16K FOR NELSON YOUTH CENTRES AT THIS YEAR’S BOWL-A-THON!
Martin & Hillyer Associates is proud to present Nelson Youth Centres with a cheque for $16,325.15. The funds were raised during our annual charity bowl-a-thon.
TELL THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TO STOP REDUCING ACCIDENT BENEFITS
The Ontario government is proposing changes that will drastically reduce the benefits that you are entitled to claim from your insurance company if you are
