Practice Areas

Jordan Honickman Barristers acts for both corporations and individuals in various civil and commercial litigation contexts. These include the following:

• Breach of contract (e.g. sale of goods, professional services, contractor disputes, and real estate transactions)
• Commercial liability
• Economic torts (e.g. civil conspiracy, fraud/deceit, and negligent misrepresentation)
• Dismissal from unincorporated associations
• Litigation risk management (helping you and your business take proactive steps to avoid future litigation)

Jordan Honickman Barristers have extensive experience representing individuals who have been denied long term disability claims under both group and individual polices. We have successfully resolved claims where the insurer alleged insufficient objective medical evidence, workplace issues, pre-existing medical conditions, failure to participate in treatment, longer than expected recovery times, and disputes pertaining to the test of disability, either “own occupation” or “any occupation”.

In the internet age, there is no asset more precious than your reputation. And today’s defamation litigation requires an increasingly dynamic approach.

Our clients come from various walks of life. They may be ordinary Canadians who find their reputations being attacked online, or high profile journalists and other individuals whose publications become the subject of a lawsuit. Jordan Honickman Barristers acts for both plaintiffs and defendants – those who have had their reputations attacked and for those who are being sued unfairly. We use our knowledge and expertise litigating on both sides to craft a winning strategy.

Jordan Honickman Barristers has extensive experience litigating insurance cases, both on behalf of insurance companies and their insureds.

Asher Honickman and Michael Jordan spent the first years of their careers working almost exclusively for insurance companies. We continue to litigate claims on behalf of insurers in various contexts, with a specialty in insurance coverage disputes. We also act for people who have been unjustly denied by their insurance company.

Michael Jordan and Asher Honickman have litigated hundreds of personal injury actions, both on the plaintiff and the defence side. They have tried a number of cases before judges and juries. On the plaintiff side, they have obtained significant sums for their clients, whether by way of settlement or judgment. On the defence side, they have been successful time and again in having claims against their clients dismissed or significantly reduced.

Jordan Honickman Barristers represents clients at every stage of the employment relationship. These include the following:

• Contract negotiation
• Wrongful dismissal/termination
• Constructive dismissal
• Discrimination and harassment complaints
• Non-competition and non-solicitation clauses
• Separation agreements

Jordan Honickman Barristers defends pharmacists and other professionals who have been accused by their regulatory body of misconduct or have been sued by a member of the public. We work closely with our clients and vigorously defend each claim. If your regulatory body is investigating you or a member of the public has brought a lawsuit or complaint against you, contact us to ensure you receive the very best defence.

In Canada, we sometimes take our freedom for granted. But that freedom is sometimes imperilled, and when it is, we must take the fight to the courts to win it back. Jordan Honickman Barristers are passionate defenders of Canada’s Constitution. Our co-founder, Asher Honickman, has acted in a number of high profile constitutional cases and has co-founded two organizations dedicated to promoting the rule of law and individual rights: Advocates for the Rule of Law (“ARL”) and the Runnymede Society. Asher has also published numerous articles on constitutional law.