Herschel William Chaiet

Herschel * is an associate at Lenczner Slaght with a broad practice in commercial litigation, professional liability, infrastructure, real estate, and public law matters. Whether he is assisting businesses, regulated professionals, or individuals, Herschel draws from his graduate studies in legal philosophy and puts theory § and strategy front of mind when approaching legal problems. He asks not just what the law is, but why and how, so that he can craft creative legal arguments to his clients’ advantage. He thinks, writes, and argues with discipline, bringing philosophy into practice ‡ where it is sure to make an impact. .

Herschel maintains a broad litigation practice, including commercial litigation , professional liability, infrastructure, real estate, and public law matters. Herschel has acted for public and private companies, regulated professionals, and individuals in civil, administrative, appellate and arbitral proceedings.

Herschel graduated with Distinction from Western University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to studying law, Herschel completed a Master of Philosophy at McMaster University, where he wrote his master’s thesis on constitutional interpretation and presented his philosophy papers at international philosophy conferences.

Herschel proudly balanced his studies with work as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Counsel to a condominium developer in successfully resisting an application for relief from forfeiture of a real estate deposit.

Counsel to a real estate developer in defending a claim relating to the allocation of capacity at a wastewater treatment facility.