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I’m Frank Alfano — an advocate trained in Ontario, educated at the University of London (LL.B.) and Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.M.), with 33 years of courtroom experience. I built You Defend You to make legal concepts practical for real …

Scott McEachern is a former paralegal and insurance professional with 25 years of experience in civil and tort law. Based in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Scott built his career navigating the practical realities of litigation with particular depth in tree litigation and …

Yes. You read it correctly. Acclaimed Toronto Sun Courts reporter Sam Pazzano will soon be walking into a courtroom, only this time, as a paralegal. Sam is the recipient of a We Defend You Full Scholarship and has enrolled in …

Jana Smith is a Law Society of Ontario paralegal who brings a practical, hands-on perspective to continuing professional development. Her work in Ontario legal practice has included file management, docketing, and Legal Aid Ontario certificate billing — the behind-the-scenes systems …

Oleksii Tyshchenko is a licensed paralegal known for his sharp advocacy and rapid rise in the courtroom. A graduate of Durham College’s Paralegal Program, Oleksii trained under veteran advocate Francesco Alfano, where he developed a practical, results-driven approach to defending …