Peter Kott

About Peter

Peter Kott is an experienced criminal defence lawyer who brings a strong trial practice to Mor Fisher LLP. Recognized by Streets of Toronto magazine as one of Toronto’s Top Lawyers in criminal defence, Peter handles a wide range of serious criminal matters across Barrie, Simcoe County, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Peter’s practice encompasses both criminal defence and administrative tribunal matters, giving him a versatile skill set that serves clients facing complex legal situations at every stage — from bail through trial and sentencing.

Featured Case: $500K Fraud Charges Withdrawn

Peter and Jaime Mor secured the withdrawal of all criminal charges against a client facing allegations of fraud over $5,000 in connection with a Barrie-area pool company. After reviewing thousands of documents and financial records, running a lengthy preliminary inquiry, and continuing advocacy after the Crown obtained a direct indictment to Superior Court, the defence demonstrated that the Crown did not have a reasonable prospect of conviction. Read the full case study →

Practice Focus

• Drug trafficking and possession
• Firearms offences
• Fraud and theft
• Violent offences
• Bail hearings and breach of conditions
• Administrative and tribunal matters

In the News

• Crown withdraws criminal charges against Barrie men in alleged $500K pool company fraud case — CTV News Barrie
• Ont. man accused of dangerous driving causing deaths of Midland couple waives preliminary hearing — CTV News Barrie
• Gun-packing cocaine trafficker with 2 bills dealt prison sentence — Collingwood Today
• Accused killer sentenced to jail time for breaching release conditions — Orillia Matters
• Homeless man pleads guilty to arson that destroyed Orillia building — Bay Today
• ‘This is shocking conduct’: Muskoka judge admonishes accused for ramming OPP cruisers — Muskoka Region
• Downtown Orillia arsonist pleads guilty in $6M fire that destroyed heritage building — CTV News Barrie
• Repeat offender walks free again after latest arrest — Barrie Today

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