Have you been in Canada for a while and are now interested in applying for permanent resident status? Would you like to sponsor your spouse or perhaps claim Refugee Status? Are you facing deportation? Osborne Barnwell has over thirteen years experience in Immigration matters. He has assisted many clients in obtaining their landing. He has also represented clients at the Immigration and Refugee Board and in the Federal Court where, among other things, he has stopped many deportations of persons to areas of high risk.
No one wants to go to court. Litigation is expensive and can take years to be concluded. Mr. Barnwell will try his best to settle matters without going to court. If your matter does have to go before the Courts, you can be confident that Mr. Barnwell has over thirteen years experience in the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Ontario Court of Appeal and Federal Courts. Mr. Barnwell's office will keep you well informed every step of the way.
Mr. Barnwell is a former Certified General Accountant and for about eight l years worked for Revenue Canada in every capacity including that of an Appeals Officer. His office deals with Personal and Business Tax issues, including GST and PST. He has represented clients in appeals to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court.
Do you believe that you have been wrongfully dismissed? Has your employer offered you a severance package that you do not believe is fair? Known for his skillful negotiation skills, Mr. Barnwell has an impeccable track record of obtaining just and appropriate payout packages for clients without going to Court. Mr. Barnwell has also represented clients in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters and before the Ontario Human Rights tribunal.Are you an employer who is looking for a solicitor to draft an employment contract? Mr. Barnwell also has experience in this area.
Osborne Barnwell holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (1978) degree with a major in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, located in London, Ontario. Canada. In 1980, he achieved an Honors Degree in Commerce, with Accounting as his major, from the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In June 2000, he achieved the Designation of a Certified General Accountant (CGA) which was awarded by the Canadian General Accountants Association. From January 1980 to September 1988, he worked with Revenue Canada, now called Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), as a Tax Auditor.
Are you being audited by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and are you concerned about the nature of the Audit?Do you disagree with the results of the CRA audit whether for HST or Income Tax?
Is the Appeal you have filed with CRA, not going well?
Are you a director of a company who is being assessed for failed payroll remittances and HST?
Have you not filed your Tax or HST returns for some time? Have you been penalized for forgetting to report your income?Do you wish to take your tax dispute to the Tax Court of Canada?Has the Tax Court of Canada unjustly denied your appeal? Mr. Barnwell, a former auditor, and appeals officer with CRA and a former Accountant
(CGA "Former") and having over 36 years of solid tax experience in dealing with these issues will serve you well. He will never take on your case unless there is a fair chance of success.
515 Consumers Road Ste 202
Toronto Ontario Canada
M2J 4Z2
TEL: 416-773-0309
FAX: 416-773-0909
obarnwell@ogblaw.com