CONFLICT RESOLUTION

   Mediation is a process that we use to help two or more parties in conflict find common interests and develop mutually acceptable agreements or solutions. We can mediate any personal, relationship or business disagreement (please note: we do not offer matrimonial mediation for couples who have separated).

   This alternative is faster and less expensive than protracted court litigation.  We also mediate conflicts in the workplace and help companies and their employees maintain harmonious and productive relationships.

Jeff Morris, B.A. LL.B. Jeff has broad experience in conflict management and mediation having practiced commercial law and litigation for over 21 years.  In addition to his private practice, he is a Roster Mediator under the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program for Toronto.

   In addition, Jeff has a wealth of  business and management experience.  He served as the Managing Partner of a law firm with 150 professionals and staff and dealt with compensation and human resource issues, dispute resolution, marketing, partner issues and strategic planning for the firm.

   For nearly 20 years, Mr. Morris  has also been an active partner in a family owned and operated commercial equipment and food business. He has significant business experience and his company’s operations have received coverage in Time magazine, on CNN and on the Food Network.   His service in the business and professional community include positions as Chamber of Commerce Director, Chair of the Business Law Subsection of the CBA (NS branch), Business Round Table advisor and Business/Industrial Park Chairman. 

ADR Accreditations,
Memberships, Presentations

• Law Society of Upper Canada member
• ADR Institute of Ontario
• ADR Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association
• University of Windsor Law School, Stitt Feld Handy/Advanced ADR Workshop
• Dalhousie Law School, Advanced Mediation Certificate
• St. Mary’s University, Mediation Skills Training Certificate
• Canadian Bar Association, Litigation and ADR Subsection
• CBA ADR paper, “Interest Based Mediation”
• LSUC paper, “Creative Strategies for Mediating Collection Cases under the New Practice Direction”
• ABA "Mediation for Family Owned Businesses"
• ADR Institute "Wrongful Dismissal"
• Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society member

Education and Employment History

2003-2006, Partner, Morris & Hirscheimer, Mediation Services

2003, Managing Partner, Boyne Clarke, Barristers and Solicitors

2000-2003, Partner, Boyne Clarke, Barristers and Solicitors

1989-2000, Partner, Morris Auld & O’Hara, Barristers and Solicitors

1983-1989, Associate, Green Parish, Barristers and Solicitors

LL.B. Dalhousie Law School, 1982

BA. University of Manitoba, 1978