BURN TUCKER LACHAÎNE LAWYERS
Colleen Burn
Partner
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in civil litigation
Laurie Tucker
Partner
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in civil litigation
Éliane Lachaîne
Partner
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in civil litigation
Priya Shah
Articling Student
Priya graduated from the University of Sussex (UK) with an L.L.B. with Honours in 2020. While in law school, Priya was the Treasurer for the Canadian Law Society and volunteered with the Student Legal Services of Sussex and Voices in Exile. Upon return to Ontario, she immediately started her legal career in personal injury. Priya joined Burn Tucker Lachaîne in July 2021 where she worked in a law clerk capacity for the last year providing excellent client services and insight on files. Her keen organizational skills come into play as she efficiently manages multiple files at various stages.
Priya currently pursues her legal career as an articling student. She is committed to her development and training in the area of personal injury and ensuring the firm’s clients needs are met in a timely and empathetic manner.
Outside of the office, Priya enjoys cooking, hiking, and is an avid reader.
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Susan Lepine
Law Clerk
Susan has been working as a law clerk since 1985 after graduating from Algonquin College. She is an experienced personal injury law clerk who works on all types of personal injury claims including slip and fall claims, motor vehicle collisions, disability claims and fatality claims. She also mentors and trains junior law clerks. Susan has been working with this personal injury team since 1997.
Susan is a member of the Law Clerk Section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Ottawa Association of Law Clerks. She has been a speaker at Algonquin College's Law Clerk Career Day and has presented at the Law Clerks section at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s conference.
Susan organizes the Ottawa effort for OTLA Helmets on Kids program, which Burn Tucker Lachaine has spearheaded since 2008. This program raises local funds for an annual distribution of bike helmets to elementary school students. Susan has also dedicated many years to working with youth through Scouts Canada.
Lori Mitchell
Law Clerk
Lori graduated from Algonquin College's Law Clerk Program in 1994 and has worked as a law clerk since that time. Lori has been working with the Burn Tucker Lachaîne personal injury team since 2007. Lori’s work focuses on all types of personal injury claims. She brings a high level of organization and professionalism to her work and a compassionate approach to her dealings with clients.
Lori is a member of the Ottawa Association of Law Clerks and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Law Clerk Section. She is also a member of the planning committee for the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley's annual fall fundraiser.
When not at work, Lori enjoys keeping active, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Debi Dryden
Law Clerk
Debi has been a law clerk with a focus on civil litigation for 25 years. She has been a dedicated member of our team since 2010. She is dedicated to providing a high level of service to the firm’s clients and in her support of the firm’s lawyers.
Debi is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, in the law clerk section, and a member of the Ottawa Association of Law Clerks. She enjoys being part of the planning committee for the fall fundraising event for the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley, as well as participating in events for Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.
When not playing hockey and ringette, Debi is an avid Sens and Habs fan, and enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, her family and friends, and can be found planning her next travel adventures.
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou
Nicole McMullen
Law Clerk
Nicole graduated from the Law Clerk program at St. Lawrence College (Kingston) in 2005. She immediately began her legal experience, primarily in personal injury law, and joined this personal injury team in 2006. In 2010, Nicole departed our firm to explore other opportunities with the Department of Justice. After realizing that her heart remained in personal injury law, Nicole returned to our firm in late 2011.
As a personal injury law clerk, Nicole is dedicated to focusing on the needs of the firm’s clients. As a member of the Ottawa Association of Law Clerks, Nicole keeps current with developments in personal injury law and skills.
In her personal time, Nicole enjoys sports and spending time with friends and family.
Katherina Schneider
Law Clerk
Katherina graduated from the Law Clerk program from Collège La Cité in 2015. She joined the team of law clerks at Burn Tucker Lachaîne in 2016. In 2019, Katherina left the firm in order to explore other interests in the legal profession. She returned to Burn Tucker Lachaîne in 2022.
Katherina is a fully bilingual law clerk dedicated to assisting clients with their personal injury legal matter during what is, possibly, the most difficult and stressful time in their lives.
During her spare time, Katherina enjoys reading, listening to all the true crime podcasts she can find and spending time with friends and family.
Theresa Ranger-Routliffe
Law Clerk
Theresa obtained her Paralegal Diploma from Collège Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario in 2003. Since that time she has worked as an independent contractor and for law firms in northern Ontario. She joined the Burn Tucker Lachaîne personal injury team as a law clerk in 2021. She is also a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Theresa brings her experience and skills in personal injury and civil litigation to the team, and prides herself on attention to detail and empathy in her dealings with clients.
In her spare time Theresa greatly enjoys the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and camping are among her main hobbies. Spending time with family and friends is always her priority. If there’s any time left, Theresa loves to tackle renovation projects and make things beautiful!
Téa Nurse
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Téa Nurse
Born and raised in Ottawa, Téa recently joined the Burn Tucker Lachaîne team. Fully bilingual, Téa has a certificate degree in Community and Justice Services from Algonquin College. Her experience as a legal assistant at a criminal law firm in downtown Ottawa gave her a strong understanding of the justice system in Ontario.
With her dedication to customer service, Téa excels at creating strong bonds and putting clients at ease. Téa joined Burn Tucker Lachaîne in her quest to advance her career in the legal field, along with making it a priority to serve individuals in need of help.
Outside of the office, Téa enjoys health & fitness, listening to podcasts, reading and travelling.
Phyllis Bergmans
Paralegal
Phyllis has more than 30 years of experience in the area of accident benefits and currently provides consulting services on a part-time basis to Burn Tucker Lachaîne, assisting lawyers, law clerks and clients with all aspects of accident benefits claims.
Phyllis obtained her Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional designation through the Insurance Institute of Canada. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours Law) from Carleton University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University.
When not in the office, Phyllis can often be found at arenas in and around Ottawa. She is the president of the City of Ottawa Ringette Association.
Kim Mayhew
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
Kim has been working with Burn Tucker Lachaîne since March 2015 as the bookkeeper and office administrator. In addition, Kim is a first point of contact for new clients in her work as one of the firm’s intake clerks.
Kim has over 20 years experience in areas of bookkeeping and administrative work in both civil and criminal law firms.
In her personal time, Kim enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Rana Sahly
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Born and raised in Toronto, Rana recently began her legal career with the Burn Tucker Lachaîne team. Fluent in English and Arabic, Rana has a Paralegal Education degree from Sheridan College. Her internship at a personal injury firm in Brampton sparked her interest in personal injury and led her to pursue a job in the field.
Her extensive experience in administrative work and customer service helped shape Rana into the outgoing and communicative person she is today. In joining the Burn Tucker Lachaîne team, Rana hopes to continue advancing her career in the legal field and providing excellent service to anyone in need.
Outside the office, Rana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring new restaurants, & travelling.