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Janice Payne awarded the OBA Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation

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Nelligan Law  is proud to announce that Janice Payne, partner, has been awarded the 2020 Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation by the Ontario Bar Association. Awarded once annually, the award recognizes the contributions and achievements of members of the Ontario Bar in civil litigation in one or more of the following areas:

  • outstanding advocacy skills;
  • professionalism, integrity and civility;
  • teaching of civil litigation and practice;
  • the enhancement of the practice of civil litigation; and
  • leadership in the Civil Litigation Bar.

Throughout her career, Janice has been recognized by her peers in the legal community on many occasions but is especially honoured to receive this Award.

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