Testimonials

I was employed at Chatham Coach Brampton Office from September 1989 through February 1991. I was forced to discontinue working in February 1991 due to my illness (Post Polio Syndrome) and applied for a short term disability pension with Great West Life. After the short term pension expired, I was transferred to long term (24 months). Just prior to the 24 months expiring the Insurance Company sent me a letter explaining that after 24 months if I was still disabled but was employable by their definition my pension would be discontinued. (Their definition being ...... able to perform sedentary tasks suitable to my education and or training). According to my Doctor's medical opinion and my symptoms I could not sit, stand or walk for more than fifteen minute periods. I, in my Doctor's opinion, was not suitable for any employment.

Mr. Solomos gathered all documentation from my physicians, therapists, etc. and contacted the Insurance Company. Mr. Solomos was confident that my case was a matter of misinterpretation and being assured by my doctors that my disability would not allow me to return to work, he informed the Insurance Company that they had no basis to discontinue my pension and that unless he had a decision regarding reinstatement from them within ten days he would undertake court proceedings.

Mr. Solomos has been a tremendous help to me. He gave me an opportunity to get my financial life back in order. My self-esteem was very low because I could not afford to support my family during those months without my pension. Mr. solomos gave that back to me. He fought hard to get back for me that which I was rightfully entitled to. He was very fast and efficient with my case. We thought it could take up to a year, but because of his diligent efforts it took half the time. I would not hesitate to use Mr. Solomos' services again nor would I hesitate to refer him to others who are in need of his assistance.

I was extremely pleased with the able service of Mr. Solomos, who was efficient, very professional and very understanding with my concerns. He was able to put forth my position in a most competent manner and saved me the aggravation and agony usually involved in legal proceedings. My matter was also resolved in an expeditious way to my complete satisfaction.

My lawyer, Andreas Solomos, thoroughly prepared me for trial.
Due to his strategy, we won the case. Also I would like to mention his caring attitude and his excellent follow up procedure.

Although he was very busy, Mr. Solomos listened to what I had to say, understood my situation and complexity of my situation and took the case on. He worked nights and weekends and was unbelievably thorough and meticulous in his approach.
The result was a powerful defence.

Mr. Solomos is an exceptional lawyer -- extremely talented and dedicated. He went far beyond the normal call of duty to ensure that I had a proper and fair hearing and the opportunity to present my case to the court. He treated the case as more than just a job and gave it his all. He has made it possible for me to begin to get back on my feet again, and thanks to him, I now feel very optimistic about the future.

Attached you will find a letter the Lawyer Referral Service received from Lawyer Referral Service client, Robert Ryan. Naturally, we were extremely pleased by Mr. Ryan's comments.

Your excellent handling of Mr. Ryan's file has not only reflected positively on you, but on the services provided by the Ontario Legal Aid Plan and the Lawyer Referral Service.

We are forwarding a copy of Mr. Ryan's letter to our Records Department for inclusion in your Law Society file and I look forward to your continued participation in the Lawyer Referral Service.

Mr. Solomos represented me in connection with my action against Sunlife Assurance Company of Canada. I sued Sunlife for disability benefits because I became sick and unable to work. Mr. Solomos has devoted many hours to my case. The trial alone lasted over 7 days. The trial judge rendered judgment in my favor. Mr. Solomos has done an excellent job.The insurance company appealed to the Ontario Court of Appeal. Mr. Solomos represented me at the appeal level, and he won the appeal too!