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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 23:09:09+00:00

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Representing those under criminal investigation and charged with offences ranging from mischief to murder. Our prominent goal in any file is to achieve the best result for our client. We defend those involved in complex and serious matters such as sexual assault, drugs, and homicide as well as those with matters that are divertible. Regardless of complexity level, our firm will help you through this daunting process.
Litigation is unexpected and frustrating. Laurelly’s experience includes both plaintiff and defense work. Let us help you deal with your personal injury matter including: Motor Vehicle Accidents; Dog Bites; and Occupier’s Liability Claims.
A successful lawyer is one who keeps their client out of the court room. Laurelly has diversified her practice by using her trial skills to protect her corporate clients and mitigate their liability. Success has been achieved through lengthy experience as in-house corporate counsel . We offer services to companies including: Corporate Liability Mitigation, Contracts, Governance, and Privacy. Current clients throughout Canada include not-for profit, small to medium sized companies, and First Nations Bands. Our contract management system has been implemented in various companies and was presented at the National Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (“CCCA”) Spring Conference 2013.
The most effective submissions come to Laurelly during her “free” time while she trains for marathons. She has completed 6 marathons including 3 Boston Marathon’s and most recently as a championship entry for London’s 2018 Marathon. Currently Laurelly is training for the Tokyo Marathon scheduled for 2019.
University of Manitoba 2003-2006 Achieved LLB Degree.
Law Society of Upper Canada 2007-present. Called to the bar in Ontario. Member in good standing.
Law Society of British Columbia (“BC”) 2010-present. Called to the bar in BC. Member in good standing.
Chair of the CLE Committee for the Kenora District Law Association 2007-2010.
Canadian Bar Association 2007-present. Member. Contributed to Equal Justice Report. Chair of Law Week Committee (Access to Justice, BC Branch 2013-2014).
Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (“CCCA”) 2010-present. Member. Advocacy Committee Member.
Professional Development Committee Member. Financial Literacy sub-committee Member.
With more than 11 years of experience, Laurelly has extensive knowledge of the Canadian legal system. She shares an office in Toronto with her mentor John Rosen, one of Canada’s most prolific criminal defense lawyers. Laurelly has defended those charged with a range of crimes from the complex and serious such as drugs, sexual assault and homicides, to the minor divertible matters.
Laurelly is a columnist for the Lawyer’s Daily, a national publication, and is also the author of over 10 CLE programs. She is fluent in French and is a Mentor for the Ryerson Law Practice Program.
Dale holds a BA with a double major in Justice and Law Enforcement and Politics.
The most effective submissions come to Laurelly during her “free” time while she trains for marathons. She has completed 6 marathons including 3 Boston Marathon’s and most recently as a championship entry for London’s 2018 Marathon. Currently Laurelly is training for the Tokyo Marathon scheduled for March 2019.
Laurelly has assisted on numerous homicide trials, specifically at the jury level for initial jury trial of current Supreme Court of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen v. Clifford Kokopenace, 2015 SCC 28, and arguing Driol v. Canadian National Railway  BCCA 74 at the BC Court of Appeal. The past year alone she has conducted over 200 hours of trial and preliminary inquiry time in court including being appointed 486.3 CCC counsel for one of Canada’s longest domestic trials in history: R v. Safdar et al ONSC 2018 (ongoing).
Obtained conditional discharge for Aboriginal client convicted of causing facial lacerations and bodily harm in R v. Masakeyash, 2017 OCJ 160857.
Withdraw of charges in numerous sexual assault and sexual interference cases.
Counsel for co-accused Gregoire in ONSC judge alone trial R v. Godbout et al., 2008 ONSC. Co-accused Andrew Wakeling’s extradition matter dealt with in USA v. Wakeling, 2013 BCCA 166.
Michael cares about our clients, spending almost as much time in jail visiting them in order prepare their matters as the corrections officers working at the institutions. When not working he enjoys attending rock concerts, playing guitar and downhill skiing. Many are still concerned about his energy drink consumption.
Juris Doctor, Queen’s University Faculty of Law.
Michael Caswell is no stranger to small towns. He grew up in Deep River, Ontario and is based in our office located in Kenora, Ontario. Within months of his arrival he developed a notable reputation. His work ethic and dedication surpass many who practice on Bay St. Michael was born with defense counsel DNA. During law school he developed a slight addiction to energy drinks while pouring through case law. He volunteered at Queen’s Legal Aid, providing free legal services to the Kingston community. Michael completed his articles with Legal Aid Ontario in Ottawa and practised at a criminal defence firm before moving to Kenora to join Dale Law. As an associate, Michael flies to all the courts in northwestern Ontario, including Pikangikum First Nation and even going as far as Fort Severn. He has achieved significant success.
Dale Law really helped me relieve me from my criminal charges. I felt very comfortable with this firm and the attorney I retained, Laurelly Dale. The whole process of going to court was very nerve wracking and Laurelly did a great job at bringing that to ease.
Laurelly helped me to navigate the extremely confusing and challenging waters of contract negotiation by overlooking and re-drafting my contracts. She is hard-headed and professional. Definitely someone I’ve felt lucky to have on my side.
ASSOCIATE: Michael Caswell, B.A., LLB.

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