What our Clients Say...

"Wonderful article in today's Telegram, richly deserved.  What I really like about what you are doing, Ches, is that you are putting information into the hands of the common man.  I think for many years the average Newfoundlander would have been afraid to fight for their rights because they feared the unknown and feared a system which they felt was above them.  You have been successful in accomplishing something that others have not, you have made yourself and your firm approachable and accessible and more importantly you have made it understandable.  That is not a small feat.

Congratulations Ches!"

Kay LeMessurier
St. John's

"Mr. Crosbie has offered, in my opinion, the very best of legal advice. His expertise in the field I am currently involved in is outstanding, and I thank him."

Ruby Wellon

“Mr. Ches Crosbie is representing me as a member of a class action suit. I have not had any dealings with him on an individual basis. However, his work on this suit has been commendable. He is well-informed and has moved this case along expeditiously. He is very accessible and has kept his clients well informed."

"I was recently represented by Ches Crosbie in a class-action which concluded successfully with monetary as well as non-monetary components. I found him to be not only experienced but knowledgeable in all aspects, including the mediation process. He treats sensitive issues with empathy and decorum and he respects his client's opinions. He responds to questions quickly and clearly with detailed, easily understood explanations. I would highly recommend Mr. Crosbie and his team for legal representation. "

Brenda Rideout

"Mr. Crosbie returned my first call within 24 hours. His communication is excellent. He's very easy to talk to, and his office makes everything very easy for a lay person to understand. I am very happy with the work they have done to this date."

Edward O'Brien
Assistant Coach
St. John's Fogdevils

“Great job!"

Jenny Mullaly

"Mr. Crosbie did a good job in keeping me informed about a hospital situation. I was thankful for his support."

Anonymous

"Since Mr. Crosbie has agreed to represent me as part of a much larger group, I have found him to be knowledgeable, informative, prompt and very approachable. He has demonstrated a very good understanding of our issues and has represented us with compassion and commitment before the judicial system. At each step of the way, he has kept us very much involved, has sought our advice when he felt it necessary, and has been quick to keep us informed of all significant developments as they occur. I am very impressed with Mr. Crosbie, both as a professional and a concerned individual."

Minnie Hoyles

"I have found Mr. Crosbie's office to be very efficient in their dealings with me. They keep me up to date on my ongoing case and provide me with information relative to the case from outside sources. It has been a very good experience to date."

Marie Hickey
Intermediate Secretary
Memorial University

"I strongly believe that Mr. Crosbie is a very successful laywer and he is the best lawyer that I've ever dealt with.  He has a unique way of representing his clients and giving them the feeling of relief and courage by assuring them that he will always do his best to do what is best for them."
Anonymous

"Mr. Crosbie is a very approachable man.  He is very straightforward and very caring.  I would trust him to represent me in any legal matter."
Daphne Coffin
Ms
Daphne Coffin

I contacted your firm because your name had been recommended to me - a Nova Scotian - while I was in Toronto in hospital with my injured son. I was very impressed at that time that a client had spoken so highly about their lawyer and after talking with you today I certainly understand why that client's opinion was so positive. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and to speak with me today - I did not expect that you would personally return my phone call! I wish you continued success, C. Baillie Nova Scotia

My niece is a member of the bar in St. John’s and is now a member of the bar in Ottawa.  She was rear ended and taken to hospital (a year later still injured).  If I were living in St. John’s, I wouldn’t hesitate to go to Ches Crosbie, on his reputation alone.

I wish I could have Ches Crosbie myself here in Ottawa.

- Debra Allen
St. John’s

Ches and all of the rest of you also epitomize the following Churchill quote:

Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

- Rick Gambrel
Trial lawyer, British Columbia

"As a class representative, I believe whole-heartedly in class action suits.  Have you ever heard the term, "You can't fight city hall" or "There is strength in numbers"?  Class actions allow normal average working class individuals who have all been wronged to band together and stand up for their rights.  This allows a forum in order for a voice to be heard and for a judge in a court of law to dictate if changes need to be implemented.  I am one of those women who was referred to in the article about the case against the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital in Labrador City, in which improperly sterilized instruments were used  on over 300 women in the gynocology clinic.  I believe that none of the results of the settlement would have been achieved without the class action.  These results include an apology, improvement to quality assurance in health care, and payments to the class members which also included the spouses of the women involved.  These are monumental issues.  We needed that in order to get closure and try to regain our faith in the healthcare system.  The monetary amounts were on par with similar cases in Canada.  This is unprecedented in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Our lawyers had to do alot of hard work including, mediation, and travelling to Labrador West in order to fight for us.  Nobody wants litigation. If the choice is between no litigation and no justice, I know what hundreds of women in Labrador West would pick.  We would pick justice."

- Brenda Rideout
Labrador City

“Thanks Ches
And you are doing a FABULOUS job!
Thanks for that.”

- Gerry Rogers
St. John’s

“You’re gooood on TV, Ches, really good.  A very powerful statement.  I’m glad it’s you who is working on behalf of these devastated women and families.”

- Elliott Leyton
St. John’s

“Mr. Crosbie,
I would be honoured to have my email read to Mr. Tilley and to hear his response to it.  Thank you again for your work on this case.  I know it takes a lot of research and dedication to do your job.  I would also like to pass along my appreciation to your staff for their work and support.”

- Elaine Budgell
Bay Bulls

“Hi Dad,

Mom told me about the unfortunate news [that the Court dismissed a case].  I’m very sorry and wish I could be home with you now.  As you’ve told me before, the justice system is not perfect.  You’ve been so successful and helped many people so far in your career, so don’t let this get you down.  It seems that there are never battles won without battles lost.  You did your best for someone who deserved a fight, and it is the institution that has let you both down.  I’m so proud of you for all of your hard work.

Much love,
Catherine
xoxoxoxo”

“I’m really happy you’re taking this on.  No one else in the Province could have done it.”

(A fellow trial lawyer whose identity I will hold in confidence – Ches Crosbie)

“A lady called in today and asked if I had just ten seconds to listen to her.  She just wanted to let us know that the best TV commercial that she’s ever seen in her life was the Ches Crosbie commercial!”

- Amy, receptionist

(The commercial made a free offer of my book, 7 Deadly Sins.  Someone likes it! – Ches Crosbie)

“You Newfoundlanders are just great people, and I truly hope I can get my family up there to visit with all of you. My short stay in St. Johns was one of the high points of my life, and watching you in action in court was nothing short of astonishing. Ches, you are truly a giant among lawyers. You belong on the highest appellate court. They need men with your kind of sharp mind.”

- Sal Fariello, Forensic Scientist
Florida, USA

(Honest, I did not tell Mr. Fariello what to say!  He provided this spontaneously – Ches Crosbie)