Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Windsor, ON
Founded in 2004, Hogarth Hermiston Severs has established itself as a trusted legal practice with offices in Windsor and Amherstburg. Our firm combines personalized service with professional expertise, treating clients as valued partners rather than mere case numbers. With decades of combined experience across multiple legal disciplines, we deliver tailored solutions that prioritize client needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Our team of dedicated lawyers specializes in personal injury, family law, corporate commercial matters, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and probate.We distinguish ourselves through a commitment to plain-language communication, strategic problem-solving, and a client-centered approach that has earned us longstanding community trust. Whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, we maintain a balanced focus on achieving practical resolutions while advocating vigorously when litigation becomes necessary. Our reputation for integrity and results has been built through consistent delivery of high-caliber legal services backed by responsive support staff.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Corporate Commercial
Estate Planning
Probate
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team provides personalized service with a focus on plain-language communication
- We maintain a balanced approach between negotiated resolutions and courtroom advocacy
- Our longstanding support staff ensures consistent, streamlined client assistance
- We serve both individuals and businesses with tailored legal strategies
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases against major insurance companies, handling slip-and-fall incidents, motor vehicle accidents, disability claims, and catastrophic injury cases. Our contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs, with payment only collected after successful recovery. With over 45 years of combined experience, we focus on maximizing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses cohabitation agreements, child custody arrangements, spousal support, and property division. We provide strategic guidance through negotiation, mediation, or litigation while prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being. The team helps clients establish clear expectations for new relationships or navigate complex separation dynamics with practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to individual family needs.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure legacy preservation. Services include wills, powers of attorney, and complex trust structures for high-net-worth individuals. Our approach coordinates with tax professionals and financial advisors to develop comprehensive succession plans that prevent family disputes and maintain control over asset distribution after death or incapacity.
Probate
We guide executors through Ontario's probate process, handling certificate applications, estate accounting, and court filings. Our experience includes resolving contested wills, trustee disputes, and complex estate litigation. We simplify legal requirements for beneficiaries while ensuring compliance with court procedures, helping families navigate emotional transitions with clear legal direction and minimized administrative burdens.
Corporate Commercial
We support businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, and commercial transaction management. Our services cover asset purchases, partnership agreements, and dispute resolution for business owners. We provide strategic counsel on e-commerce integration, corporate restructuring, and contractual obligations while maintaining cost-conscious representation for startups, established companies, and nonprofit organizations.
People
Thomas Hogarth
Partner
Thomas Hogarth brings extensive corporate law experience to business clients, specializing in commercial transactions and dispute resolution. He focuses on practical solutions for business owners while maintaining cost efficiency.
Deborah Severs
Partner
Deborah Severs specializes in family law, offering strategic guidance on divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. She emphasizes practical solutions that prioritize clients' long-term well-being.
Terry Hermiston
Partner
Terry Hermiston handles personal injury cases and civil litigation matters with a focus on maximizing client compensation. He has successfully represented clients in complex injury claims and courtroom trials.
Hillery Guttman
Partner
Hillery Guttman provides legal counsel in corporate commercial law and real estate transactions. She assists businesses with contract negotiations and property acquisitions while maintaining client-focused service.
Ashley Harmon
Partner
Ashley Harmon specializes in estate planning and probate matters, helping clients create customized wealth transfer strategies. She works closely with high-net-worth individuals to establish comprehensive succession plans.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, family law, corporate commercial matters, real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. Our multidisciplinary approach allows comprehensive legal representation.
Do you offer contingency fee arrangements?
Yes, we offer contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases where payment occurs only after successful recovery of damages from insurance companies.
Can you assist with out-of-town clients?
We accommodate clients through virtual consultations and home/hospital visits when necessary, serving Windsor, Amherstburg, and surrounding areas.
How do you handle estate planning for complex assets?
Our estate planning team creates customized solutions including trusts and coordinated tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, working with financial professionals as needed.
What happens during the probate process?
We guide executors through Ontario's probate requirements, handling court filings, estate accounting, and dispute resolution while simplifying legal procedures for grieving families.
Do you handle business formation services?
Yes, we assist with business incorporations, partnership agreements, and commercial contract drafting to support entrepreneurs and established companies in Windsor and Amherstburg.
Reviews (2)
Natalie Hartleib
Jul 30, 2019
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Ashley is absolutely amazing, she will make sure that you make the right decisions by taking the time to explain why her recommendations make sense for your case in a personable and sensitive way.
Nick Z.
Dec 13, 2018
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If you need a lawyer to help you and a lawyer who you know you can trust! Look elsewhere. They will pretend they're helping you and will get angry with you, if you don't think they're helping. If you ever need referrals, for just about anything, forget about it just do them yourself. It's way faster and will actually get done. I would give them zero stars... but that's not an option.
0/10 would not use them ever again.... for anything. There are more deserving lawyers for you to give your money to. I suggest you find one of them.
0/10 would not use them ever again.... for anything. There are more deserving lawyers for you to give your money to. I suggest you find one of them.
