Jennifer T. Arrigo - Freelance Litigation Counsel (Ontario)

Trusted litigation backup for busy lawyers

Arrigo Legal Services

I’m a senior litigation lawyer and Deputy Judge with over two decades of experience in civil litigation, judicial adjudication, and strategic case management. I provide efficient, confidential freelance legal support to Ontario counsel — from document drafting and legal research to virtual appearances and litigation strategy – tailored to you, your file and your client.

Arrigo Legal Services

Services Offered

Strategy & Analysis
Drafting & Written Advocacy
Legal Research
Virtual Litigation Support

Strategy & Analysis

Litigation strategy, case mapping, and legal risk assessment

Comprehensive production and evidence review

Settlement positioning and resolution planning 

Drafting & Written Advocacy

Pleadings, motion records, factums

Mediation and pre-trial conference briefs

Settlement proposals and correspondence

Ghostwriting: client-facing communications, papers, blogs
 

Legal Research

Targeted legal research on procedural or substantive matters. 

Virtual Litigation Support

Attendances at examinations for discovery, mediations and pre-trials

Virtual motions and other court attendances (where permitted)

Trial and Discovery preparation and strategy consultation

About Me

Deputy Judge, Ontario Small Claims Court (East Region) — presiding over trials, motions, and settlement conferences since 2019

Senior Legal Counsel — led complex personal injury, property, construction, commercial and insurance litigation

Mentor & Educator — speaker and moderator for the CCLA, OBA, and uOttawa; coach of uOttawa’s award-winning Tort Moot team

Academic Honours — multiple awards from the LSO and University of Ottawa for advocacy, writing, and academic excellence

Why Work With Me?

✔️ Experienced – Over 20 years in litigation and judicial roles
✔️ Insightful – Settlement-savvy, evidence-focused, and resolution-oriented
✔️ Confidential & Reliable – Discreet behind-the-scenes support tailored to your practice
✔️ Mentorship-Style Support – I adapt to your style and goals

Let’s Connect

If your caseload is growing and you need trusted litigation backup or could use a sharp, experienced second set of eyes – or hands – I can help.
jennifer@arrigolegalservices.ca