About John-Otto

John-Otto Phillips, known as Otto, is a partner at Phillips Barristers whose practice now centres on class actions, commercial litigation, administrative law, and constitutional law. He previously handled personal injury, property damage, crown liability, construction claims, and insurance coverage matters through both litigation and negotiated settlements. Otto is licensed in Ontario and Alberta and has practised in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Federal Court, with his class action and commercial work touching consumer protection, securities, privacy, and product liability claims. He holds a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School and a PhD in philosophy and legal theory from McMaster University, where his dissertation examined deference and authority in administrative review.

Education & credentials

Law school
Osgoode Hall Law School

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