Firm News
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is hiring!
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is looking to hire a dynamic litigator with 5+ years of experience. If you have the right skill set, ambition, and talent and want to join one of the best estate litigation boutiques in the country, please address your cover letter to Justin de Vries. Our firm operates as a hybrid workplace. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Justin to Present at Two Programs in April 2024
On April 18, 2024, Justin will be speaking at The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2024. This is an excellent program hosted by the Law Society of Ontario. Justin’s topic is Limitation Periods in Estates Litigation. Later that day, Justin will also be speaking to the Estate Planners’ Council of Halton. His topic is Court Update – Recent…read more
Karen Watters – de VRIES LITIGATION LLP’s Newest Partner!
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Karen Watters is now a partner at the firm. Karen was called to the bar in 2011 and has practised with de VRIES LITIGATION LLP since April 2021. During her time with the firm, Karen has continued to develop her expertise in estates and trusts litigation….read more
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2024
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, Diane Vieira, and Gillian Fournie have been recognized in the 18th edition of The 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 your…read more
Top Wills, Trusts & Estates Boutiques
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP has been named one of the best law firms for wills, trusts, and estates by Canadian Lawyer for 2023-2024!
Justin discusses the Family Cottage on the Matters Beyond Wealth Podcast
Justin de Vries joined Leanne Kaufman on the Matters Beyond Wealth podcast to discuss the Family Cottage. Justin and Leanne discuss issues related to succession planning and how to avoid litigation when succession plans trigger family disputes. Matters Beyond Wealth is a podcast hosted by RBC Wealth Management. Listen to the episode here.
Justin to Present Top Cases of 2022 at EPCOH
Justin de Vries will be speaking at the Estate Planning Council of Halton’s program of April 19, 2023. Justin’s topic is on “Estates, Trusts and Capacity Court Update – Recent Cases of Note”. We hope to see you there!
Justin Recognized by 2023 Canadian Lexpert Legal Directory
Our firm is proud that Justin de Vries has been once again featured in Lexpert’s annual Canadian Legal Directory for 2023. In the category of estate and personal tax planning – estate litigation, Justin was rated as “consistently recommended”. Lexpert is a leading source of Canadian news and information about the best lawyers, law firms…read more
Justin to Present to TD Private Wealth
On February 27, 2023, Justin will be presenting to the Trust Team at TD Private Wealth Trust. His topic will be on “Capacity and Near Death Decisions”.
Justin to Present at the LSO’s 2023 Power of Attorney Program
On this January 26, 2023, Justin de Vries will be present at the Law Society of Ontario’s “Annotated Powers of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care 2023″ program. We hope you will be able to join us.