Trevor James Buckley

Trevor joined Bell Temple after his Call to the Bar in 2013, was made Non-Equity Partner in 2020 and Equity Partner in 2022. Trevor is also co-chair of the Articling Committee and serves as an Articling Student Principal and Student Mentor.

Trevor has appeared before all levels of Court including written leave to appeal applications, motions and hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada. Trevor has a good record of success before the Ontario Court of Appeal and on a wide range of motions including summary judgment and contempt motions. Trevor has also successfully conducted trials in the Superior Court of Justice. In the recent trial decision of Forefront Electric v. Dutchies , 2024 ONSC 4898 , Trevor acted on behalf of the plaintiff, an electrical services contractor who performed improvements for a grocery store in Kitchener as part of a time and materials contract. Trevor was successful in obtaining judgment for the full amount of the claim. Importantly, Trevor was successful in obtaining judgment personally against the owner, pursuant to section 21(1) of the Business Corporations Act , for improperly signing the contract on behalf of a non-existent corporation. Trevor was also successful in striking the Defendant’s counterclaim for defamation and set-off at the outset of the trial. In addition to court actions, Trevor has conducted private arbitrations and adjudications under the Prompt Payment provisions of the Construction Act .

Trevor is a tough and determined litigator in even the most contentious of matters. Trevor has a keen eye for details and brings a thoughtful approach to highly technical and complex disputes. Trevor brings a practical and down to earth approach to every one of his files and is highly responsive to clients’ demands. Trevor is passionate about the law and takes great pride in the service he offers to his clients.