Dan graduated with a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario in 1981, an LL.B. from Queen’s University in 1984 and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1986. He has been a Partner since 1991. Dan’s practise is concentrated on motor vehicle insurance defence matters including a 60/40 split between tort and accident benefits issues. As well, he has expertise in property, commercial and social host liability and often provides coverage opinions. Dan has been the Secretary/Legal Chair of the Lifesaving Society of Ontario since 1990 and has been a competitive swimmer, water polo player and swim coach. This background gives him a unique perspective on swimming, boating, snowmobiling, recreational facility (public and private) losses as well as social host liability.
Education
- LL.B., Queen's University, 1984
- B.A., University of Western Ontario, 1981
Memberships
- Canadian Defence Lawyers since 1998 (Board of Directors 2006 - 2008)
- Hamilton Lawyers Club since 1986
- Medical-Legal Society since 1986
- Advocates Society since 1990
- Hamilton Law Association - Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (Hamilton Chapter) Annual Seminar Committee 1990 to 1996 (co-chair 1995, 1996)
- Trustee of the Hamilton Law Association 1991 to 1996; President (1996-1997)
- County and District Law President’s Association, Merger with CBAO Committee in 1998-1999
- CBAO’s Young Lawyers’ Division Executive from 1989-1991
- Public Legal Education Committee 1990-1991 (Co-Chair)
- Defence Research Institute member since 2001
- Regional Representative of the Board of Directors of The County District Law President’s Association (Central South Representative 2006 - present; Treasurer 2008 - present)