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  • June 30, 2015 , 12:36pm

New Filipino Canadian lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario

New Filipino Canadian lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario

Fil_lawyer_portrait-gown-Press“God’s delays are never God’s denial”, from Og Mandino’s book, “Gift of Acabar.”

After a long and strenuous path, the Law Society of Upper Canada called George M. Garvida to the Bar of Ontario. Finally, after returning to Canada with his family, becoming a full-pledged lawyer is sweeter the second time around.

Atty. Garvida finished his legal studies at the University of the Philippines, College of Law in 1993 and passed the bar exams the same year. He belongs to the same class as Senators Francis (Chiz) Escudero and Francis (Kiko) Pangilinan. Besides having a BA Degree in Humanities from the University of the Philippine, College of Arts and Letters, in Diliman, Quezon City, he was a UP University Student Council leader. In Canada, he also graduated (with Honours) in the Law Clerk Diploma program at Seneca College, Toronto.

Atty. Garvida started his career as a Counsel and Hearing Officer with the Videogram Regulatory Board (now the Optical Media Board) of the Office of the President of the Philippines and later as a Government Corporate Attorney of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel, Department of Justice where he gained significant litigation expertise in the areas of corporate, administrative and criminal law. In between, he was in private practice as well, and has conducted numerous trials, both on behalf of the plaintiff litigants, and as defence counsel.

Atty. Garvida practices law in the areas of immigration, family law, civil litigation, business law, criminal defence and administrative/regulatory law. He has also handled a number of appeals in the immigration and refugee law areas.

Fil_lawyer_poster-family-PressPrior to his call to the Ontario Bar, Atty. Garvida was a Court Services Officer of the Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) and was assigned to various Courthouses, particularly in Ottawa, Milton, Orangeville, Hamilton and Barrie. Mr. Garvida has worked with the Immigration Appeals Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). He also was with the Toronto Catholic Children’s Aid Society (TCCAS) and was also assigned to the Crown Prosecutor’s Office of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario.

As a legal professional, Atty. Garvida is a highly experienced practitioner, with extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the justice system. He has appeared before the Immigration and Appeals Division and the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board, the Alcohol and Gaming commission of Ontario, Ontario Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, as well as various courts and quasi-judicial tribunals in the Philippines.

As a family lawyer, Atty. Garvida has drafted numerous prenuptial, separation and divorce agreements. As an immigration practitioner, he gained favourable decisions for humanitarian and refugee applicants.

In addition to his legal experience, Atty. Garvida also had his share of other employment experiences in Canada. From being a Dunkin Donut server and storekeeper, DJ and Kitchen Manager at JOLLIBEE in Manila, he opened three establishments in Toronto, namely; Kalesa, Kalan Chow, and Katipunan – all called “Resto-Bars” (a term he started using since 1995). He also worked as a cook/server at the IKEA Restaurant in North York and as a crew member of Tim Horton’s in Pickering. On weekends and special occasions, he offers sound engineering and DJ services through KMR Muzik for the Filipino-Canadian community.

Atty. Garvida is available to assist clients in their legal concerns in the Philippines, through Legalnett Consultants International. He is committed to helping those from the Filipino community who have not traditionally been represented. Towards that end, a free initial thirty minute consultation is offered and Atty. Garvida is also available to meet clients in the evenings upon appointment.

Atty. Garvida is happily married to Sheila Ortega and is father to Ryan, Reanne and Riley.

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  1. Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I
    Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I only make $17/hour compare to what he makes and yet he wont return my money when he did nothing to my sponsorship. I dont recommend him. I am doing this just so he wont do what he did to me to anyone else.
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    ~very disappointed fo...
    8yrs ago
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    • You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
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      ~Ontario Lawyer
      7yrs ago
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      • Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
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        ~Former escort model
        7yrs ago
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      • We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
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        ~Disappointed client
        7yrs ago
        X
  1. Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I
    Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I only make $17/hour compare to what he makes and yet he wont return my money when he did nothing to my sponsorship. I dont recommend him. I am doing this just so he wont do what he did to me to anyone else.
    Show Replies (3)
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    ~very disappointed fo...
    8yrs ago
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    • You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
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      ~Ontario Lawyer
      7yrs ago
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      • We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        Reply
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        ~Disappointed client
        7yrs ago
        X
      • Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Reply
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        ~Former escort model
        7yrs ago
        X
  1. Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I
    Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I only make $17/hour compare to what he makes and yet he wont return my money when he did nothing to my sponsorship. I dont recommend him. I am doing this just so he wont do what he did to me to anyone else.
    Show Replies (3)
    Reply
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    ~very disappointed fo...
    8yrs ago
    X
    • You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      Reply
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      ~Ontario Lawyer
      7yrs ago
      X
      • We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        Reply
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        ~Disappointed client
        7yrs ago
        X
      • Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Reply
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        ~Former escort model
        7yrs ago
        X
  1. Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I
    Signed up with him for my parents sponsorship for 2016 cap. Went to his office november 2015 for the preparation. its already 2017 and he has done nothing with my parents sponsorship. Its because he persuaded us to sign up with him claiming my family will be here in just within a year. So I paid the initial payment and gave him all the docs he required. He claimed my brothers who were 20 & 18 at that time acan still be sponsored as long as they are still studying. I kept on following up and he is not replying. Because he is not updated with the new rules and regulations from Immigration. The rules has changed since 2014, which means from the first ever meeting my brother was already not eligible and he assured me he has ways. Dont fall unto his convincing words. He lied to me and he will lie to anyone just to get your money. I only make $17/hour compare to what he makes and yet he wont return my money when he did nothing to my sponsorship. I dont recommend him. I am doing this just so he wont do what he did to me to anyone else.
    Show Replies (3)
    Reply
      Thumb up 0 : 0 Thumb down
    ~very disappointed fo...
    8yrs ago
    X
    • You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      You should call the Law Society and file an official complaints. There have been many unscrupulous lawyers taking advantage of the vulnerable members of our society. They need to be stopped. There are Debra cars out there now underway. Some at the court of appeal. Unfortunately, our own community are showcasing and exaggerating his supposed achievements without act-checking his professional integrity. If you do consider yourself as a credible journalist (Philippine Reporter), I would suggest you conduct sufficient due diligence. Otherwise, you are helping perpetuate injustice to the vulnerable members of our own community.
      Reply
        Thumb up 0 : 0 Thumb down
      ~Ontario Lawyer
      7yrs ago
      X
      • Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Let us be fair with George he is busy hiring and training Filipina escort models who have precarious residence status in Canada. He has no time for legal work.
        Reply
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        ~Former escort model
        7yrs ago
        X
      • We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        We should all complain about him. We are also victims of his promises pero wala namang nangyari. We paid him but no results nor effort on his end.
        Reply
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        ~Disappointed client
        7yrs ago
        X

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