Firm News
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2026
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, Diane Vieira, Rebecca Studin, and Joanna Lindenberg have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for their work in Trusts and Estates. Justin was also recognized in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Thank you to our peers for…read more
Welcome Iryna!
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to welcome our new articling student, Iryna Huk. Iryna obtained her dual law degree from the University of Windsor and Detroit Mercy Law School. Prior to law school, Iryna completed a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a dual-degree student, Iryna gained valuable…read more
Justin to Speak at the OBA’s Essential Evidence Series for Estate Litigators
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Justin will be speaking on Day 1 of the OBA Essential Evidence Series for Estate Litigators. Justin’s topic is the Admissibility of Business Records. A little-known but important topic for estate litigators. Sign up to find out about this topic and many more.
Justin to Speak at the Upcoming Estate Planners’ Council of Halton’s Meeting
Justin de Vries will speak at EPCOH’s April 2, 2025 meeting and provide a court update on estate, trust and capacity litigation. Hope to see you there!
Diane to Address the Estate Planning Council of Toronto
Diane will be participating in the upcoming February 4, 2025 Estate Planning Council of Toronto’s Meeting. Diane will be part of a panel discussing topics related to Mitigating Litigation Risk in Advising the Modern Family. Hope to see you there.
Justin to Appear on The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Justin will be a guest panelist on The Agenda with Steve Paikin on Monday , December 9, 2024 at 8 pm. The Agenda is TVO’s flagship current affairs program, exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world. The title of the panel is “Does Sibling Rivalry Every End?” Justin will…read more
Justin to Co-Chair Advocates’ Society Program on Mediation and Arbitration and Estate Law
On December 2, 2024, Justin will co-chair the upcoming Advocates’ Society program Mediation and Arbitration: Transforming Estate Law. The in-depth program features a distinguished faculty discussing mediation and arbitration as it impacts estate litigation.
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP has been Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms-Canada
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that our firm has been recognized in Best Law Firms-Canada 2025 in the following categories; National Tier 1 (Canada) and Metropolitan Tier 1 (Toronto) in Trusts and Estates Law. Thank you for your continued support!
Justin Featured in Globe & Mail’s Article on Sibling Conflict and Estate Disputes
Justin was quoted in The Globe & Mail’s article “How Siblings can Avoid Conflict – and hefty legal fees – while Dealing with their Parents’ Estate.” Justin discussed the benefits of mediation to address estate disputes.
Joanna to Present at the 27th Estates and Trusts Summit
Joanna Lindenberg will be presenting on Day One of the LSO’s 27th Estates and Trusts Summit. Join Joanna on October 22, 2024 to hear from her and other speakers discussing the latest in estates and trusts law. Joanna will be speaking on the topic of Substantial Compliance. For more information and to register, click here.