Team Profile
Brian Morris, B.A., M.B.A.
Brian Morris is the President and Founder of Lighthouse Legal Services. He has nearly a decade of experience representing clients facing Highway Traffic Act offences in the Ontario courts. He has won thousands of cases, and created precedent-setting appeals in the Ontario Courts of Justice.
Brian has capably helped members of the public resolve complex, confidential matters, as former Executive Director for the, Member of Provincial Parliament of Newmarket-Aurora. He is a determined and motivated advocate for his clients, who know him to be compassionate, personable and thorough representing clients. Brian takes pride in working hard to achieve the best results for his clients.
Education & Certification:
- MBA, Sustainable Commerce, University of Guelph, 2017
- BA, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law, Carleton University, 2010
- Licensed Paralegal with the Law Society of Upper Canada, 2008
- Court & Tribunal Agent, Honours Diploma, Seneca College, 2006
- Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Seneca College, 2005
- Commissioner of Oaths
Awards:
- 2011 Published CPD – Law Society Of Upper Canada
- 2007 Scholarship To Carleton University
- 2006 Seneca Cup Award – Top Graduate
- 2006 Outstanding Contribution Award
- 2006 Student Leadership Award
Volunteering:
- 2017 – Present Aurora Chamber of Commerce – Advocacy Committee
- 2017 – Present Aurora Soccer Club – Board of Directors
- 2017 – Present INN From the Cold – J & B’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party – Co-Founder & Event Chair
- 2015 – Present INN From the Cold – Coldest Night of the Year Walk – Fundraising Captain
Phyllis Morris
- Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Seneca College, 2003
- Court & Tribunal Agent, Honours Diploma, Seneca College, 2005
- Law Enforcement Diploma, High Honours, Seneca College, 1993
- Extensive experience with municipal matters: former Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Town of Aurora
Prior to joining Lighthouse Legal Services Phyllis served as Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor of the Town of Aurora, having been elected four times during the years 1993-2010.
Phyllis is capable, caring and enjoys championing and supporting many worthwhile causes and charities and not-for-profit groups. She has a reputation as an energetic, enthusiastic and responsive organizer, who gets things done! In community leadership roles she developed immense experience helping thousands of people work on issues both small and large through to successful resolution.
Also, having worked in the Criminal Court of Superior Justice in Bail Courts she has witnessed first hand the stress and anxiety individuals can exhibit when charged with an offence. She understands the support people need during challenging times.
Phyllis’s education, experience and unique skill set makes her the ideal Community Manager for Lighthouse Legal Services.