{"id":2190,"date":"2023-03-30T08:23:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T12:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2024-12-06T10:16:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:16:53","slug":"edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees","title":{"rendered":"Edward Greenspan \u2013 A Canadian Lawyer with Million-Dollar Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edward Leonard Greenspan, widely recognized in the legal community as a King&#8217;s Counsel, was a prominent figure in Canadian law, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/uk\">torontoski.info<\/a>.&nbsp; Renowned for his high-profile clientele, Greenspan also authored numerous legal publications and books, cementing his place as one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated legal professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49394886ce8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49394886ce8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees\/#Legal_Practice\" >Legal Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees\/#Advocacy_and_Social_Stance\" >Advocacy and Social Stance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees\/#Collaborations_and_Fees\" >Collaborations and Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees\/#Family\" >Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2190-edward-greenspan-a-canadian-lawyer-with-million-dollar-fees\/#Death_and_Farewell_Ceremony\" >Death and Farewell Ceremony<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Practice\"><\/span>Legal Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edward Greenspan studied at University College, University of Toronto, and Osgoode Hall Law School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1970, he was called to the Bar of Ontario and began working at the law firm Greenspan Partners LLP. His expertise in criminal law earned him significant recognition, including his appointment as King&#8217;s Counsel in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greenspan also served as Vice President of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and, in 1991, became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His contributions to the legal field were recognized with numerous honors, including honorary doctorates and medals. In 1999, the Canadian legal community conferred upon him the title of Honorary Doctor of Laws. Three years later, in 2002, he earned a Doctor of Civil Law degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advocacy_and_Social_Stance\"><\/span>Advocacy and Social Stance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greenspan, a proud Canadian of Jewish descent, actively supported Israel and related causes. On October 10, 2002, he co-authored an article with a Toronto colleague in the <em>National Post<\/em>, advocating for Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to recognize Magen David Adom as a charitable organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A staunch opponent of capital punishment, Greenspan paused his legal practice for three months in 1986 to campaign across Canada against reinstating the death penalty. He participated in forums nationwide during discussions in the Canadian House of Commons, ultimately contributing to the rejection of the proposal to reintroduce capital punishment in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborations_and_Fees\"><\/span>Collaborations and Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontoski.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxf9l-jfbhtfxczqsaldw7d3bi4lo5zfnojadwp6zi1noidyyc-cyfjqrus6w_kllps4paoaenk2yoimphwpnw6ewcbplfqdqpgqniv3k5-etszvejoot_si8j3hyfnzcqa2k2ilgqkeyq85fyfjr-aifukmlhv7cjx-a.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greenspan collaborated with some of Canada&#8217;s most esteemed lawyers, including Michael Moldaver, Mark Rosenberg, Marie Henein, and Todd White.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1986, he took on a particularly complex criminal case, for which he charged a fee of $1 million. When journalists questioned him about the fee, Greenspan responded by suggesting they revisit the topic only if they required his services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family\"><\/span>Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edward Greenspan\u2019s brother, Brian Greenspan, was also a distinguished Canadian lawyer, while their sister served as the Executive Director at the Center for the Study of Law and Society at the University of California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Death_and_Farewell_Ceremony\"><\/span>Death and Farewell Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edward Greenspan passed away at the age of 70 from heart failure while on vacation in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His funeral took place in Toronto, drawing a large crowd that included many dignitaries. Toronto Mayor John Tory described Greenspan as a towering figure in the city\u2019s and Canada\u2019s legal community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tory emphasized Greenspan\u2019s unwavering dedication to human rights and his ability to balance being an extraordinary citizen and an exceptional person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edward Leonard Greenspan, widely recognized in the legal community as a King&#8217;s Counsel, was a prominent figure in Canadian law, as reported by torontoski.info.&nbsp; Renowned for his high-profile clientele, Greenspan also authored numerous legal publications and books, cementing his place as one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated legal professionals. 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