May Irwin & Associates

07/08/2022

Due to the current country-wide internet issues with , May Irwin and Associates currently has limited communication abilities. We have dealt with all of our matters scheduled in court today. If you need to reach one of the lawyers on an urgent basis, please email [email protected] as this email is still accessible, and we will do our best to respond as soon as possible. For less urgent matters, you can also email your lawyer directly as they may have internet access. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this situation.

10/25/2020

Another weekend of Virtual Learning. This time Omar discusses Ethics and Professionalism with

The Honourable Breese Davies, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable John Norris, Federal Court

“Our first Fall Conference panel of the day - ETHICAL/PROFESSIONALISM - Featuring: The Honourable Breese Davies, Superior Court of Justice The Honourable John Norris, Federal Court Omar E. Abou El Hassan, May Irwin & Associates ”

10/03/2020

Doing some required CPD on a Saturday morning. Outside for proper social distancing.

07/21/2020

We’re still here and we’re still getting work done. We’ve also taken the opportunity to do some sprucing up around the office. Here’s the new signage to welcome clients to the office.

06/04/2020

If you are arrested at tomorrow’s peaceful protest in Ottawa tomorrow, you can get pro bono legal representation from our associate, Omar Abou El Hassan. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. 613-230-6524

05/31/2020

It’s hard not being able to see friends and colleagues, but we still find ways to interact on a personal and professional level. Congrats to our very own Omar Abou El Hassan on his first time presenting at the Criminal Lawyers Association conference (remotely).

“Omar Abou El Hassan (2019 – Ottawa) is now presenting R. v. K.G.K., 2020 SCC 7 at the Spring Conference”

03/16/2020

For all OCJ out of custody matters between March 16-April 3, 2020 - please do NOT go to court. These matters will be adjourned for 10 weeks. https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/general-public/covid-19-pandemic-planning-for-the-scheduling-of-matters-in-the-ontario-court-of-justice

For all SCJ out of custody criminal matters between March 17 and June 2, 2020, these matters will NOT be proceeding and will automatically be adjourned to June 2, 3 or 4, 2020 depending on what month they were originally supposed to be in. https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/covid-19-suspension-crim/

Please stay safe, healthy and follow the directions of medical professionals.

If you aren't sure how this affects your case and you are a client of May Irwin and Associates, please contact your lawyer by email: Sean May ([email protected]), Kate Irwin ([email protected]), Kayliah Miller ([email protected]) and Omar Abou El Hassan ([email protected]).

Notice to Accused Persons, Profession, Crown, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Correctional Institutions, Witnesses, Jurors, The Public and The Media Regarding Criminal Operations SUSPENSION OF SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE REGULAR OPERATIONS March 15, 2020 To protect the health and safety of all c...

01/17/2020

Bell Let's Talk Day is Wednesday January 29, 2020. So let's talk about what Bell can do to help with Mental Health. Inmates in Ontario jails can only reach their FAMILIES and their LAWYERS by calling collect. Each local call costs $1.00 - and that's only for 20 minutes. While long distance calls are much more - think $1/minute. And this only works if the person being called has a landline. Cell phones can't accept collect calls. How many people do you know who ONLY have a cell phone. For someone already dealing with mental health issues, not having those connections can severely exacerbate their situation. Most of the people in jail are awaiting trial - so they're PRESUMED INNOCENT. Is this the way society treats the innocent? Cut them off from their families unless their families can pay the high phone bills? What about the stress that causes to the friends and family on the outside? Just because you support someone in jail, does not mean you are defending the crime they are accused of committing. It's time for Bell to stop charging for phone calls from jails. Let the inmates call their lawyers and families so they can get the support they need so that when they come out (because they will come out some day) they are mentally healthier and better prepared to re-engage with society in a positive, pro-social way. Please consider signing this position to tell Bell to practice what they preach LET them TALK!

301 signatures are needed to reach the next milestone!

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at May Irwin and Associates. May you enjoy this holiday season with friends and family creating memories that will last all year round.

12/06/2019

Our office is participating in the Barristers for a Better Bytown "Ottawa Law Holiday Food Drive Challenge". We have been challenged by another law office to see which firm can be the most generous at this time of year. There are certain items being sought on different days. If you'd like to help, please stop by our office and we'll be happy to add your donation to the cause. Here is what we are looking for:

11/27/2019

Located at the corner of Elgin Street and Somerset West, our office overlooks the ongoing improvements of Elgin Street. It looks a lot better and still has a way to go, but happy to see traffic return to Elgin Street as of December 16.

Elgin Street will reopen to two-way traffic Monday, Dec. 16, after almost a full year of being shut down for a makeover.OC Transpo routes 5, 14 and 114 that were detoured during the closure will al…