Jonathon Tyler Vander Zee

Jonathon obtained his law degree from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Jonathon’s time at law school in England was part of a double degree program in which he also earned a Bachelor of Arts specializing in Law and Society from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Jonathon joined de VRIES LITIGATION LLP in June 2022 as a summer student and returned to the firm as an articling student in August 2023. Jonathon was called to the bar in June 2024 and remained with the firm after his call as an associate. Jonathon brings his strong advocacy skills and keen eye for detail into the estate litigation world.

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