Author Archives: Anita Szigeti

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About Anita Szigeti

• Called to the Bar (1992) • U of T Law grad (1990) • Sole practitioner (33 years) • Partner in small law firm (Hiltz Szigeti) 2002 - 2013 • Mom to two astonishing kids, Scarlett (20+) and Sebastian (20-) • (Founding) Chair of Mental Health Legal Committee for ten years (1997 to 2007) * Founding President of Law and Mental Disorder Association - LAMDA since 2017 * Founder and Secretary to Women in Canadian Criminal Defence - WiCCD - since 2022 • Counsel to clients with serious mental health issues before administrative tribunals and on appeals • Former Chair, current member of LAO’s mental health law advisory committee • Educator, lecturer, widely published author (including 5 text books on consent and capacity law, Canadian civil mental health law, the criminal law of mental disorder, a law school casebook and a massive Anthology on all things mental health and the law) • Thirty+ years’ experience as counsel to almost exclusively legally aided clients • Frequently appointed amicus curiae • Fearless advocate • Not entirely humourless

Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by D’Arcy Hiltz

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

In 2002, Anita and I combined our law practices and established Hiltz Szigeti LLP. I am proud to endorse Anita’s candidacy from Bencher. Throughout the nearly 10 years of our law partnership, I have witnessed first hand the dedication, loyalty … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Aaron Dhir

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I first met Anita in 2001 when I began practicing in the area of mental health law.  I soon found myself in the very fortunate position of receiving her mentorship.  Anita took me under her wing and is one of … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Jan Goddard

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

SZIGETI endorsement

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Jennifer Chambers

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

As Coordinator of a small advocacy organization, I have been grateful to be represented by Anita whose values I trust, and whose legal arguments stem from good insight into what is important to our membership. Her sense of humour also really perks up a report … Continue reading →

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Anita’s List of Professional Activities

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

ANITA SZIGETI Partner, Hiltz Szigeti LLP, Toronto       Mental Health Law Litigator PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (1997 to 2011) A.         PUBLICATIONS and PAPERS PRESENTED International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Abstract of Paper on the Community Treatment Order presented June, 1999 “Ontario’s … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Marshall Swadron

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

On behalf of the Mental Health Legal Committee, I wish to express the Committee’s wholehearted endorsement of Anita Szigeti and her candidacy for Law Society Bencher. This is also my personal endorsement. Anita is brilliant, insightful and witty. She is … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Mercedes Perez

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I first met Anita following my call to the Ontario bar in 2003.  I had started practising at a small Toronto firm that specializes in mental health law and had also joined the Mental Health Legal Committee (MHLC).  Anita has … Continue reading →

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Endorsement For Anita Szigeti by John Hale

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I am a criminal defense lawyer (Certified Specialist) in Ottawa, called to the Bar in 1989 and about to enter my 23rd year in practice. We have plenty of excellent Bencher candidates in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, but I am … Continue reading →

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Anita Szigeti: Fighting for Legal Aid

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

Endorsed by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA)                                                and the Mental Health Legal Committee (MHLC)

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Link to Law Times Profile

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

Check out my profile on Law Times at: http://www.lawtimesnews.com/2011bencherelection/Candidates/Anita-Szigeti.html

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