Ken Erickson’s 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law has helped thousands of our clients to complete their transactions successfully and in an expeditious, cost-effective manner. He is an authority on residential and commercial real estate purchases, sales and mortgages. His ability to provide sound advice combined with the delivery of timely service for a fair price has been a large part of his success. Ken’s practice also focuses on satisfying the need for quality realty related legal services to countless area residents and businesses.

Ken also practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Estates. He provides advice on Wills and Powers of Attorney, helping clients structure the control and eventual distribution of their assets to best benefit themselves, their families, and their estates. His many years of experience with regard to settling and probating of estates as well as resolving of estate disputes, have earned him a well-deserved reputation as an expert in these areas of the law.

Ken graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lakehead University in 1972 and earned his LL.B. from the University of Manitoba in 1975. Ken was called to the Ontario Bar in 1977.

Ted Scollie practices in the areas of Corporate & Commercial, Labour & Employment, and Aboriginal Law. He has been involved in various enterprises, including counsel for a regional airline in such matters as financing and commercial acquisitions. Ted has also represented several First Nations commercial entities, such as a travel agency, mining security organization, and an alternative energy company. He provides advice and assistance in organizing of business structures and non-profit entities.

Ted works extensively with First Nations communities and organizations in Northern Ontario, with an emphasis on commercial matters and in Aboriginal bank financing.

Ted provides employment and labour advice to several Aboriginal and First Nations businesses, non-profit organizations and employee associations. He also advises and assists with the organization and reorganization of non-profit corporations.

Ted earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Lakehead University in 1989, and earned his J.D. from the University of Toronto in 1992. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994.

Community Involvement:

• Westfort Kiwanis Club
• Past Director, Scandinavian Home Society of Thunder Bay
• President, Thunder Bay-Atikokan Progressive Conservative Party
• Director and Vice President, Thunder Bay Ventures

Robert Somerleigh practices exclusively in Civil Litigation for Erickson & Partners.

Robert is a seasoned trial lawyer, appearing at all levels of Courts in the Province of Ontario. Many of his cases have been reported in law journals, including several before the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Since 1995, he has been a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (Medical Malpractice Subsection) and held the position of Director of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association from 1995 to 2000.

He is at present the most experienced lawyer in Northwestern Ontario in the area of Medical Malpractice. Robert also practices in the areas of Insurance Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury.

Robert has also been named to the Best Lawyers in Canada list on four occasions.

Robert graduated from Lakehead University in 1972 and earned his LL.B. from the University of Windsor in 1975. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1977.

Derek Noyes practices in the areas of Labour & Employment, Real Estate, and Environmental Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria in 2010, and was subsequently admitted to the Law Society of British Columbia in 2011 and to the Ontario Bar in 2012. 

Derek gained experience in resolving labour and employment issues while working for a Thunder Bay law firm following his call to the Bar. Derek has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Provincial Court, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on a wide variety of matters.

Derek takes a pro-active approach to employment issues, finding that it is almost always better to prevent a dispute before it can arise, through sound judgment and sound agreements between employers and employees. Derek prides himself on providing sensible and effective advice to his clients, and on working closely with clients to ensure that matters come to successful conclusions whenever possible. 

Prior to attending law school, Derek earned an Honours Degree in History, a Bachelor's Degree in French and a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Lakehead University in 2006. From 2006-2007 Derek worked as a substitute teacher for the Superior-Greenstone District School Board, working with students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Community Involvement:

• Fort William Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 415, M.M.
• Member, Council of Canadians
• Director, Thunder Bay and District Humane Society

Morris Holervich practices in Civil Litigation, focusing primarily on Estate and Corporate & Commercial Litigation.

Morris has represented clients before the Provincial and Superior Courts of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada, and various provincial and federal administrative tribunals. His professional experience in estate matters includes litigating and resolving claims against an estate, disputes over Will interpretation, issues concerning Powers of Attorney, and applications for Court-appointed Guardians. Morris has also represented clients across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder disputes, complex construction claims, security enforcement and debt collection, and issues relating to land ownership and use.

Morris also provides advice in relation to various intellectual property matters including securing and enforcing trade-mark rights. He has also assisted clients in securing trade-mark and related protection in the United States and other countries. 

Morris earned undergraduate degrees at Queen’s University in Chemistry, and Economics and Political Science. He received his LL.B. from the University of Ottawa in 1985, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1987.

Natalie maintains a broad civil litigation practice, she has a particular interest in personal injury and human rights law. She appears regularly before the Superior Court of Justice and various administrative tribunals.

Natalie articled with Ericksons LLP, and joined the firm as a litigation associate in 2017. She enjoys problem solving and helping her clients achieve successful litigation outcomes.

Natalie grew up in Sudbury, she pursued her Honours BA at the University of Toronto (Trinity College) and attended Western University for her Master’s. She returned to Northern Ontario for law school and was awarded her law degree in 2016 from Lakehead's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law.

In addition to her legal work, Natalie is a founding member of the Thunder Bay Branch of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF), an organization dedicated to advancing substantive equality rights for women and girls through litigation, law reform, and public education. She has also acted an adjudicator with Lakehead University’s Sexual and Gender-based Violence Panel.

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys spending time outside with her dogs, Zeus and Rex.

Vlad Popescu practices in the area of Civil Litigation with Ericksons LLP, focusing primarily on Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, and Insurance matters. He graduated from the University of Birmingham (UK) and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2012.

Prior to attending law school, Vlad graduated from the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (Specialist). 

Vlad articled in Toronto, at a boutique immigration and litigation firm from September 2011 to July 2012. He joined Ericksons LLP (then Erickson & Partners) in February 2013.

In addition to his legal work, Vlad is a member of the Port Arthur Rotary Club, a past Executive Vice President of the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Federal Liberal Association, an associate member of the Thunder Bay Yacht Club and a past board member of Our Kids Count.

Current Community Involvement:

• Member, Port Arthur Rotary Club
• Associate Member, Thunder Bay Yacht Club

Past Community Involvement:

• Executive Vice President, Thunder Bay-Rainy River Federal Liberal Association
• Director, Our Kids Count

Evan Juurakko practices in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Civil Litigation. He attended Lakehead University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science. Evan attended Law School overseas at Cardiff University, Wales where he received his Bachelor of Laws in 2012 and was subsequently called to the Ontario Bar in January of 2014.

Evan gained valuable legal experience while working for a Thunder Bay firm both prior to and following his call to the Bar and has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario provincial Court on a variety of matters.

When not in the office, Evan can usually be found on the golf course, at his family camp enjoying the outdoors or cheering on his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ryan was born and raised in Thunder Bay and enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a Funeral Director in the city, before attending Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law where he received his Juris Doctor law degree in 2018.  Ryan worked for a local criminal law firm before joining Ericksons LLP as a law student in May of 2017.  Ryan was called to the Ontario Bar in January 2019 and practices primarily in the area of Wills and Estates, but also in Estate Litigation, Civil Litigation, and Real Estate.