Edward Greenspan
Edward Greenspan | |
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Born | Edward Leonard Greenspan February 28, 1944 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada[1] |
Died | December 24, 2014 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | (aged 70)
Alma mater | University College, Toronto Osgoode Hall Law School |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, legal author |
Website | greenspanpartners |
Edward Leonard Greenspan,
Life and career
A graduate of
Greenspan's work as a criminal defence lawyer was widely recognized in the form of honorary degrees and medals. In 1999 the
A Canadian of
Greenspan was an outspoken opponent of the
Greenspan was partners with some of the most accomplished lawyers in Canada. Greenspan's former partners include:
He was the subject of a documentary film, A Criminal Mind, directed by Barry Avrich.
Death
Greenspan died of heart failure at the age of 70 while vacationing in Phoenix, Arizona in December 2014.[9] Greenspan's funeral was held at Beth Torah Synagogue in Toronto[17] with burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Toronto Mayor John Tory said of Greenspan, "Life as a defence lawyer isn't always easy. Edward Greenspan was a larger than life figure in legal circles, our city and country. He was a brilliant lawyer who understood how important it is that everyone have a defence, and he was a tireless champion for human rights. On top of that he was a great citizen and a wonderful human being. On my own behalf, and on behalf of the people of Toronto, I offer my sincere condolences to his family. He will truly be missed."[18]
The Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh reflected on Greenspan's career in fighting for "societies marginalized" as being an inspiration.[19]
Personal and family
His brother, Brian Greenspan, is also a Canadian lawyer.[20]
Clients
Among Greenspan's famous clients were:
- Justice Leonard Pace, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal judge, when the Justice was called before a panel of the Canadian Judicial Council[21]
- Roland J. Thornhill, former deputy premier of Nova Scotia: three charges of forgery dismissed, 1991[22]
- Gerald Regan, former premier of Nova Scotia, acquitted on 9 sex-related charges,[23] 1995[24] 1998 trial[23][25]
- Daniel Bailey, soccer player (acquitted)
- Conrad Black (convicted)
- Helmuth Buxbaum (1984[26]-1985,[13] convicted)
- Peter Demeter, at whose trial Greenspan made his name as junior counsel (convicted)[27]
- Garth Drabinsky, Toronto impresario (client was convicted)
- Marc Stuart Dreier, prominent New York lawyer charged with hedge-funds related fraud in Canada (client went to U.S. voluntarily and was tried there with U.S. counsel)
- Gerard Filion, past editor of Le Devoir and chairman of the Board of Marine Industries, charged with bid rigging (acquitted)
- Robert Latimer, Saskatchewan farmer who killed his disabled daughter (argued appeal in the Supreme Court of Canada)
- Gary Payton, Sam Cassell, with the Milwaukee Bucks, charged with assault causing bodily harm (acquitted)
- P. Reign, rapper charged with gun possession charges in Toronto(client was acquitted)
- Wolodumir "Walter" Stadnick, president of Hells Angels Canada (convicted).[28]
- Karlheinz Schreiber, German financier (extradition matter)
- Stephen Williams, author of a book on Paul Bernardo(acquitted)
Publications
Greenspan published or edited over 25 books, including:
- Greenspan, The Case for the Defence. Autobiography, co-written with George Jonas.
- The Canadian Charter of Rights Canada Law Book, 1982-
- Counsel for the Defence: the Bernard Cohn Memorial Lectures in Criminal Law Irwin Law, 2005.
- The Criminal Procedure and Practice. Toronto: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 1976- (many later editions).
- The Dubin Lectures on Advocacy, 1998-2002. Canada Law Book, 2004.
- Martin's Annual Criminal Code. Toronto: Canada Law Book, [1955] (editor since 1978)
- Martin's Related Statutes (editor since 1980)
- Perspectives in Criminal Law: Essays in Honour of John L. J. Edwards, edited by Anthony N. Doob and Edward L. Greenspan. Canada Law Book, 1985.
References
- ^ a b Makin, Kirk (29 November 2003). "The apprenticeship of Eddie Greenspan". The Globe and Mail. p. F3.
- ^ a b c Boesveld, Sarah (24 December 2014). "A 'giant': Legendary Canadian defence lawyer Edward Greenspan dies in Phoenix at age 70". The National Post. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Edward L. Greenspan Archived 2014-12-24 at the Wayback Machine whoswholegal.com
- ^ Curriculum Vitae Archived 2010-11-11 at the Wayback Machine greenspanpartners.com
- ^ "The Law Society of Upper Canada". Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "Criminal Lawyers' Association - Home". Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "The Advocates' Society - Promoting Excellence in Advocacy - Home". Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "Edward Greenspan (LLB '68) on Defence and the Law". osgoode.yorku.ca. Archived from the original on November 14, 2010.
- ^ a b "Top criminal attorney Edward Greenspan dies at age 70 of heart failure". CTVNews. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "Canada Won't Bring Back Death Penalty". Los Angeles Times. July 1987. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ Criminal lawyer Edward Greenspan fell in love with the romance of the law Sean Fine, The Globe and Mail, Dec.25, 2014
- ^ Colvin, Jill (5 September 2009). "Bryant fate in hands of 'lawyer's lawyer'". The Globe and Mail. p. A12.
Ms. Henein spent most of her career working behind the scenes at Greenspan Henein and White, where she was groomed by Edward Greenspan, arguably the most famous defence lawyer in the country...
- ^ a b "Greenspan received $1 million for defence". The Globe and Mail. 14 February 1986. p. A1.
- ^ "Edward Greenspan, criminal lawyer and legal pioneer, dead at 70". CBC News Toronto. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Edward L. Greenspan; Anthony N. Doob. "The Harper Doctrine: Once a Criminal, Always a Criminal". The Walrus. No. September 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Edward L. Greenspan; Anthony N. Doob (16 January 2013). "Harper's 'tough on crime' is all torque". The Globe and Mail. Toronto.
- ^ "Greenspan Funeral to be held Sunday". Talk 640 News. December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Sarah Boesveld; Richard Warnica; Barbara Shecter (24 December 2014). "A 'giant': Legendary Canadian defence lawyer Edward Greenspan dies in Phoenix at age 70". National Post. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Singh, Jagmeet (24 December 2014). "Cant help but feel nostalgic". Facebook. Brampton ON. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Cherry, Zena (27 October 1981). "Poets and publishers party with legal eagles". The Globe and Mail. p. F11.
- ^ "Greenspan has been critical before". The Globe and Mail. 3 May 1995. p. A6.
- ^ Cox, Kevin. "Nova Scotia judge dismisses all charges in Thornhill case". The Globe and Mail. p. A6.
Mr. Thornhill's lawyer, Edward Greenspan of Toronto, said in an interview last night that the case was "a monumental waster of taxpayers' money."
- ^ a b Cox, Kevin (3 April 1998). "Regan to stand trial on 9 sex charges". The Globe and Mail. p. A1.
- ^ Cox, Kevin (16 March 1995). "Regan seeks inquiry over charges". The Globe and Mail. p. A1.
- ^ Cox, Kevin (19 December 1998). "Regan acquitted of sex charges: 'It's been a long ordeal'". The Globe and Mail. p. A1.
- ^ "Buxbaum accused change their pleas". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. 19 December 1984.
- ^ Bielski, Zosia (nd). "Demeter fights to keep DNA out of police hands". National Post. Archived from the original on 2014-12-24. Retrieved 2014-12-24.
- ^ Sher, Julian & Marsden, William The Road To Hell How the Biker Gangs Are Conquering Canada Toronto: Alfred Knopf, 2003 pages 356-357.