What “50 Years of Experience” Really Means—And What You Should Ask Instead
When you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer, you’ll see many firms advertise big numbers: “Over 50 years of combined experience!” or “100 years across our team!” These claims may sound impressive—but what do they really mean?
The truth is, not all experience is created equal. At Auger Hollingsworth, we believe you deserve more than vague marketing. You deserve a legal team with real results, stable leadership, and experience that works for you—not just on paper.
What Does “Combined Experience” Actually Mean?
Most of the time, when a firm says it has 50 years of experience, they’re adding together the total number of years each individual lawyer has practiced—even if many of them are junior associates or no longer work at the firm. It doesn’t tell you:
- How long the firm itself has existed
- How experienced the lawyer handling your file is
- Whether the leadership has been consistent over time
- If the firm has actually delivered results in serious injury cases
In other words, it’s a number that may have little to do with who will be representing you.
Why Firm Stability and Leadership Matter
You’re not hiring a slogan. You’re hiring people—individuals who will handle your claim, advocate on your behalf, and guide you through one of the most difficult periods of your life. That means you need a firm with:
✔️ Stable leadership
✔️ A consistent approach to case strategy
✔️ A clear track record of success
✔️ Lawyers who will still be there six months—or two years—down the road
Auger Hollingsworth has been representing injured clients in Ontario for over 20 years, under stable, experienced leadership. We don’t inflate numbers or trade on abstract math—we let our results and reputation speak for themselves.
What You Should Ask Instead
When choosing a lawyer, ask questions that actually help you assess whether the firm is the right fit for you:
- How long has this firm been handling personal injury cases in Ontario?
- Who will be handling my file, and what is their experience with cases like mine?
- Has this firm taken serious injury cases to trial—and won?
- How many files does each lawyer manage at once?
These questions will give you far more insight than any ad ever could.
Choose Real Experience. Not Just a Number.
At Auger Hollingsworth, we believe in meaningful experience. Our lawyers have successfully handled thousands of serious injury and disability cases across Ontario. We’re here to listen, advise, and fight for you—not to impress you with marketing fluff.
Call us today for a free consultation—and meet the team who will actually handle your case.
