Toronto Lawyer Team at Evenson Bundgard LLP
Richard R. Evenson, B.A. (Hons.), L.L.B.
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary
Richard Evenson obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from Queen’s University at Kingston. After pursuing graduate studies in Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Rich entered law school at the University of Windsor where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree.
Since his call to the Ontario bar in 1985, Rich has acquired a wealth of experience practising in wide-ranging areas of the law. Over the years, Rich has advised clients and litigated in such diverse areas as:
- Disability income claims
- Pension benefits claims
- Estates law (including will drafting, estate administration, powers of attorney)
- Estate litigation (including will challenges, passing of accounts)
- Labour & employment issues
- Education law
- Business law (including incorporations, mergers, acquisitions & divestments, various business agreement/contract drafting, and collections)
- Administrative law (including human rights representation)
- Professional discipline
- Real estate
- Criminal defence
Rich has appeared as counsel before all levels of courts in Ontario, and numerous administrative tribunals.
Rich embodies that rare quality of being both an exceptionally-accomplished barrister and solicitor. Rich has contributed to the legal community through active participation in a variety of workshops and seminars over the years, at which he has presented numerous papers and articles for publication.
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
- Law Society of Ontario
- National ME/FM Action Network
- Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (CAPSLE) – past Director and President
- Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Prior Experience:
- Markle May Phibbs
416.482.6588 x 223, r.evenson@eb-law.ca
Eric J. Bundgard, BSc. (Hons. Applied Math.), J.D.
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary
Eric Bundgard obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours Applied Mathematics) degree from Western University at London. After pursuing graduate studies in Physics at Western, Eric entered law school at Queen’s University at Kingston where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. Following summer work in intellectual property law, after graduation Eric articled at Cassels Brock & Blackwell.
Called to the Ontario bar in 1992, Eric litigated federal tax law for the Department of Justice before entering private practice in 1995. Since then, Eric has distinguished himself in practising in wide-ranging areas of the law, both as a litigator and adviser, in such diverse areas as:
- Disability income claims
- Pension benefits claims
- Personal injury
- Estates law (including will drafting, estate administration, powers of attorney)
- Estate litigation (including will challenges, passing of accounts)
- Guardianship applications
- Consent and Capacity Board litigation (including Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, 1996, Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 issues)
- Labour & employment issues
- Education law
- Business law (including incorporations, asset/share purchase transactions, business agreement/contract drafting, and collections)
- Administrative law (including human rights representation)
- Professional discipline
- Real estate
- Criminal defence
Eric has appeared as counsel before all levels of courts in Ontario, numerous administrative tribunals, as well as before the Federal courts.
Eric has contributed as an active participant at various legal conferences and seminars over the years, at which he has presented numerous papers and articles for publication.
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
- Law Society of Ontario
- National ME/FM Action Network
- Ontario Bar Association – past Chair of Education Law Section
- Ontario Bar Association – past member of Trust and Estates Section
- Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto – past Board member
- Association of Ontario Land Surveyors – past lay appointee to the governing Council of this professional regulator, and past Executive and Discipline Committees member. Honorary Life Member
Prior Experience:
- Rogers Bereskin Parr
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell
- Department of Justice (Canada)
- Markle May Phibbs
416.482.6588 x 224, e.bundgard@eb-law.ca
Jennifer Short
Jennifer has been associated with Evenson Bundgard LLP since 2002 in the role of Law Clerk and Legal Assistant. Jennifer brings to us more than 16 years of experience in the legal field in such areas as including general litigation services, estate law, corporate services, real estate, and administrative services.
416.482.6588 x 221, info@eb-law.ca