Our Distinguished Litigation Professionals
Derek R. Freeman
Senior Lawyer, Principal
With over 50 years of experience, Derek is a respected leader in litigation. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1975, he has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada and all levels of the Ontario Courts. A recognized expert in business and construction law, he has served on numerous executives of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and is a prominent voice in legal technology. His dedication to the legal community earned him the inaugural OBA Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism in 2000. As of 2025 Mr. Freeman has been made an Honourary Life Member of the Canadian Bar Association.
Assisting Lawyers
Dillon Shields. LLM
Working in Association with FreemanLaw-Barristers
Dillon practises in civil, commercial, and construction litigation, with a strong emphasis on effective Estate litigation. He holds an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School and a BA in Economics from Queen's University.
David Wm. Bernstein
Senior Associate Lawyer
David, an associate lawyer at Nelson Watson, LLP, assists our firm as required. He holds a JD from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. in Atmospheric Science.
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