Barry W. Kwasniewski  B.B.A., LL.B.

Ottawa Office Tel: (613) 235-4774 x304 Fax: (613) 235-9838 Email: bwk@carters.ca Toll Free: (866) 388-9596   Orangeville Office Tel: (519) 942-0001 Fax: (519) 942-0300   Toronto (416) 675-3766

Barry Kwasniewski joined Carters in 2008, becoming a partner in 2014, to practice in the areas of employment law, charity related litigation, and risk management. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1990, and after practicing for many years as a litigation lawyer in Ottawa, Barry's focus is now on providing advice to charities and not-for-profits with respect to their employment and legal risk management issues. Barry has developed an expertise in insurance law, and been retained by charities, not-for-profits and law firms to provide legal opinions and advice pertaining to insurance coverage matters.

In addition to his legal experience, Barry has also been involved with a number of charitable and not-for-profit organizations. He is a volunteer lawyer at Reach Canada, an organization that assists people with disabilities with their legal problems, is on the Board of directors of Vista Brain Injury Services, an Ottawa based not-for-profit organization that provides support to persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury.

PRACTICE AREAS:

Employment Law, Charity Related Litigation, Risk Management

EDUCATION:

LL.B., McGill University, 1987
B.B.A., University of Prince Edward Island, 1984

CALLED TO THE BAR:

Ontario Bar, 1990

Professional Affiliations

Reach Canada
County of Carleton Law Association
Ontario Bar Association