David Laurence Sterns

David’s practice focuses on complex, multi-party and class proceedings such as those related to competition, price fixing and breach of privacy. David also provides experienced counsel to automotive manufacturers and dealers, and has particular experience in arbitrations under the National Automotive Dealer Arbitration Process. He is a bilingual lawyer committed to representing clients in English and French. As a past president of the Ontario Bar Association, David speaks regularly at legal conferences and is quoted frequently in the media on civil justice issues.

I am motivated to use the litigation process to solve difficult problems for entrepreneurs. Franchising lawsuits are often challenging because of the power imbalance in the franchise relationship. Being successful in this field requires a thorough understanding of many different subject areas of the law and a full command of litigation strategies and techniques. A well thought-out legal strategy, backed by the experience and reputation we have achieved in this area, can often deliver excellent results for our clients quickly and efficiently.

When we have to go the distance in court, we aim to establish precedents that will move the law forward.