Overview

With 40 years of experience as a civil litigator, Paul now focuses on employment and labour law, municipal law, and land-use planning. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as acting for employers and employees.

Bachelor of Arts, (Honours), (Political Science and Geography), Queen’s University (1978)

Paul’s academic contributions include being a past Instructor in Civil Litigation, Public Law/Charter of Rights, and other sections of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Bar Admission Course. He also lectured in Law, Politics and the Judicial Process, and many other courses at Western University.

(and Leitch) "Recent Cases on Whether Employment Contracts Are Enforceable; Progressive Discipline; and, Mitigation Income" (London: Middlesex Law Association Annual Business Breakfast, 2017)

"What Employers Need to Know About Cause for Dismissal, Reasonable Notice; and Frustration of Contract/Disability Accommodation" (London: Middlesex Law Association Annual Business Breakfast, 2016)

"Update on Workplace Misconduct & Punitive Damages" (London: Middlesex Law Association Annual Business Breakfast, 2015)

"Sex and Lies in the Workplace" (London: Middlesex Law Association Annual Business Breakfast, 2014)

"Zoning and Land Use Planning in Ontario" (London: Lorman Education Services, 2003)

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law
• Labour Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Municipal Law
• Employment Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1985 (ON)