Justin de Vries has again been named among Canada’s leading estate litigators in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.  This marks the 13th consecutive year that Justin has been named in the directory. His consistent recognition reflects the skill, integrity, and leadership he brings to every case and to our…

On December 2, 2025, de VRIES LITIGATION LLP hosted our Annual Holiday Party.  Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a wonderful start to the festive season and we wish everyone a joyous holiday season!                                 

On December 9, 2025, de VRIES LITIGATION LLP will be sponsoring a meal and volunteering with Toronto Lawyers Feed the Hungry to serve over 400 meals. Lawyers Feed the Hungry is a program run by the Law Society Foundation of Ontario that provides hot, healthy meals to those in need,…

On November 4, 2025, Justin will speak to the professionals at TD Wealth Private Trust.  His topic is: Legal Updates 2025: Key Decisions and Emerging Trends for Estate Trustees Administering Estates.

Diane was quoted in The Globe & Mail’s article “A woman outlived her beneficiary and executors. Here’s how an Ontario court ruled on her estate”. Diane discussed the benefits of reviewing your will on a regular basis to avoid delays in administering your estate.

Justin de Vries and Sue Hyatt of  SILVER SHERPA INC. will be speaking at the EPCOH’s November 5, 2025 meeting. They will be speaking on “Navigating Aging and Family Conflict – Practical Strategies for Professionals and Families”.  November 5th will be EPCOH’s annual tri-chapter meeting when they will be hosting…

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…

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…