I appreciated the opportunity to speak out about my client, Camelott Hamblett’s case on Metro Morning with David Common on Monday, Jan 12, 2026.
Metro Morning
with David Common
Could change be on the way for a Toronto man who has been locked in psychiatric seclusion for twenty years?
7 mins
Jan. 12, 2026
A Toronto man who’s been locked in psychiatric ‘seclusion’ for twenty years is being reassessed. We check in with the lawyer who ordered the reassessment.Share Show
You can listen to the recorded segment here:
In the pre-interview conversations I was repeatedly asked what my title was.
On reflection I have many, mental health law expert, President of LAMDA, founder of WiCCD, published author of five textbooks on mental disorder and the law, among a host of others.
But it didn’t take me long to respond: “I’m Camelott Hamblett’s lawyer.”
If you’re interested in hearing why, apart from the obvious, I would want to be identified as this man’s lawyer and only that, you might enjoy one of my favourite interviews I gave to (now His Honour) Sean Robichaud on his “Of Counsel” Podcast, in 2018.
You can find the episode, “I am this person’s lawyer” on Spotify
You can listen here:
I love the AI Overview — which is of course largely right but also very wrong in places – when I Googled it here:
AI Overview
That phrase, “I am this person’s lawyer,” is a direct quote from prominent Canadian mental health lawyer Anita Szigeti, spoken during her appearance on Sean Robichaud’s “Of Counsel” podcast (Episode #14) in January 2022, where she discusses her passion for mental health justice and her advocacy for vulnerable clients, often representing those in crisis within the criminal justice system. Szigeti’s work focuses on mental health law, representing individuals with mental health issues in court and tribunals, and she is known for her dedication to building community and supporting other lawyers in the field.
Key Details
- Podcast: “Of Counsel” hosted by Sean Robichaud.
- Episode: #14, titled “Anita Szigeti: I am this person’s lawyer”.
- Date: Originally released in January 2022.
- Context: Szigeti explains her role and commitment to representing clients facing mental health challenges within the legal system, emphasizing the importance of this work.
You can find more about her work and the podcast on her website, anitaszigeti.com, and on platforms like YouTube and Spotify where clips or the full episode might be available.
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