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Caspar van Baal
Caspar van Baal divides his practice between family law and personal
injury law.
He assists clients seeking fair and just compensation for injuries
sustained in automobile or other accidents. Caspar also helps
clients on family law issues, in preparation for marriage or after
separation or divorce, including issues such as property division,
child custody and access, spousal and child support, as well as
negotiating and drafting separation, marriage and cohabitation
agreements. Caspar has added Collaborative Family Law to his practice
as another way to assist clients who need legal assistance following
separation.
Caspar helps clients who are in need of legal advice or representation
by applying his knowledge, expertise and practical experiences,
both in and out of the courtroom. He is a hands-on, pragmatic
lawyer who knows when it is necessary for clients to stand up
for their rights and advocate forcefully, yet also recognizes
when it is better to resolve legal issues through discussion and
other avenues such as mediation. His practice reflects this balance.
Caspar lived in the Netherlands for 18 years before coming to
Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, where
he completed his B.A. (Honours) in 1985. He obtained his LL.B
from the University of Ottawa in 1988. He was called to the Bar
of Ontario in 1990, and has practiced law in Ottawa ever since.
Caspar is fluent in Dutch and English. He is pleased to serve
his clients in both languages. Because of his Dutch heritage and
proficiency in the Dutch language, Caspar has represented local,
national and international clients. Caspar has successfully represented
clients at various Court levels as well as before Administrative
Boards and Tribunals.
A member of the County of Carleton Law Association and Law Society
of Upper Canada, Caspar is also active in the Ottawa community.
He fundraises for several charitable organizations. He is a former
Board member of the Canadian Diabetes Association, Ottawa Chapter,
and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Family
Services/Services de la Famille Ottawa (FSFO). He has also enjoyed
participating in Ottawa's annual Dragon Boat Festival.
Caspar and his family have made Ottawa their home since the mid-1980s.
He loves the diverse culture of Ottawa, its geographical location
and the proximity to the outdoors. When the weather is good, he
loves to partake in both downhill and cross country skiing, and
with his family, frequents many of the local festivals. Caspar
also enjoys being a handyman, with its many trials and tribulations.
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