Firm News

Justin Co-Chairing Advocates’ Society Program “Conducting a Dependant Support Trial”

July 30, 2018

On October 29, 2018, Justin will be co-chairing the Advocates’ Society Program, “Conducting a Dependant Support Trial”. This program will offer an opportunity to learn how to prepare for and conduct a dependant support trial. The early bird sale ends on September 21, 2018. Click here to register for the program today!

Congrats to Diane, Gillian and Anna!

June 26, 2018

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP congratulates Diane Vieira on being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Elder Law Section, Gillian Fournie on being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section, and Anna Alizadeh on being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Women Lawyers Forum.

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP congratulates Jacob and Anna on their new positions with The Advocates’ Society

June 18, 2018

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Jacob Kaufman and Anna Alizadeh have both been appointed to new positions with The Advocates’ Society.  Jacob has been appointed Secretary of the 2018-2019 Estates Litigation Practice Group and Anna is now a Committee Member of the Young Advocates Standing Committee (YASC).

Diane Featured in Precedent’s Magazine Summer 2018 Issue

June 8, 2018

There are still loyal users of BlackBerry in the legal world – one of them being Diane Vieira, for the right reasons. To read this article on “Five Lawyers who refuse to give up on BlackBerry”, click here.

Diane Vieira – Partner at de VRIES LITIGATION LLP

April 16, 2018

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Diane Vieira is now a partner at our firm. Diane continues her estate litigation practice which includes will challenges, power of attorney proceedings, and passing of accounts applications. Congratulations Diane!

Justin Leading Advocates’ Society Workshop

April 3, 2018

On May 15, 2018, Justin will be leading a workshop at the Costs Submissions Advocacy program presented by the Advocates’ Society. To sign up for the program, click here.

2018 Six-Minute Estate Lawyer – Justin Presenting

March 29, 2018

On May 3, 2018, Justin will be presenting on his topic “Estates – Privilege and the Duty of Confidentiality” at the Six-Minute Estate Lawyer conference. To view the program agenda or to sign up, click here.

Justin to Speak at EPCOH

March 27, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Justin will be presenting as a guest speaker at the Estate Planning Council of Halton (EPCOH).  He will discuss noteworthy and recent estate and trust cases. For more information about EPCOH, please visit their website here.

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP to Sponsor 8th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala

February 9, 2018

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is a proud sponsor of Young Women in Law’s 8th Annual Charity Gala. Young Women in Law is a not for profit organization for women lawyers in their early stages of practice. Anna Alizadeh of our office is a board member of this organization. The Gala will take place on Wednesday,…read more

Welcome aboard, Ronald!

January 10, 2018

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to welcome Ronald Neal as a student-at-law. Ronald studied law at Osgoode Hall and participated in the LPP program at Ryerson University. Ronald anticipates being called to the bar in June 2018 after completing his work placement with the firm. Ronald brings with him strong research, writing, and advocacy skills…read more