de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, Gillian Fournie, and Diane Vieira have been recognized in the 15th 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. Congratulations! Read More

Diane will be reprising her role as the newsletter editor of the OBA’s Elder Law Section Executive. Gillian has also been re-elected as a Member at Large of the OBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Executive. Thank you to everyone who cast their vote in support! Read More

Every year, the OBA sections hold an election for their executive. Voting is now open to all members of the OBA sections: https://oba.simplyvoting.com/ Diane Vieira and Gillian Fournie are running for membership of the Elder Law and Estates and Trust sections, respectively. We would appreciate your vote! Read More

The Ontario Superior Court has posted several Notices to the Profession which may be accessed here. Read More

Noah Haynes joins de VRIES LITIGATION LLP as our newest lawyer. Noah was called to the Ontario Bar in 2018. Prior to joining de VRIES LITIGATION LLP, Noah worked at the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, Civil Law Division where he conducted civil motions and applications on behalf… Read More

On November 4, 2019, Rebecca will be presenting on ‘Finalizing the Will and Next Steps’ at the OBA Trusts and Estates Law Program, “Wills and Estate Planning: A Primer”. She will cover several topics including improper execution of a will, proving a lost will, and changes to will made after… Read More

On September 25, 2019, Diane will be offering her mentorship alongside other well-established women lawyers in Toronto to Young Women in Law (“YWL”), through the YWL’s 8th Annual Speed Mentoring event. Click here for more details. Read More

On September 18, 2019, Justin will be co-chairing the Advocates’ Society program, “Capable or Not? Litigating & Mediating POA Disputes”. If you are looking to find practical tips and strategies in mediating and litigating complex power of attorney disputes, this program may interest you. To read more, click here. Read More

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to welcome Christina Papadopoulos as a student-at-law. Christina studied law at the University of Montreal where she obtained her LLB in civil law and at the University of Ottawa where she obtained her JD in common law with honours. Christina anticipates being called to… Read More