Davin William Neale Portz

Davin Portz is an associate at Metcalfe Law Barristers practising in criminal defence as well as regulatory and administrative law. His practice focuses on trial work, and he approaches each case with rigour and strategic thinking. Before joining Metcalfe Law Barristers, Davin articled at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, where he worked with senior counsel on complex trials, appeals, and bail hearings. He has experience with a range of matters, including sexual assault, domestic assault, luring, fraud, international criminal law, and human rights cases. His background in civil litigation supports a comprehensive approach to defending cases. Davin graduated from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University with a Juris Doctor and a specialization certificate in criminal justice. During law school he volunteered with the Halifax Refugee Clinic and Lawyers Without Borders, and served as co-president of the Dalhousie Prison Justice Society. He earned a Bachelor's degree with distinction in Philosophy, Law and Society from the University of Calgary. Davin is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.