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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in Middlesex County (London), Ontario

53 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in London do?

A civil litigation lawyer in London represents people and businesses in non-criminal disputes, from unpaid invoices and broken contracts to property, construction, and shareholder disagreements. The work runs from the first demand letter through pleadings, discovery, and mediation, and, when a case doesn't settle, trial. Larger claims are heard at the Superior Court of Justice in the London Courthouse at 80 Dundas Street, which serves London, Strathroy, and the surrounding Middlesex communities. Smaller matters go to the Small Claims Court.

Most disputes settle before trial, so much of the job is negotiation, and a lawyer who knows the local registry can move a file efficiently. Ask any firm how it charges, since litigation is usually billed hourly rather than on contingency.

Which court hears your civil case?

Which court hears your case depends mostly on how much you're claiming. The Superior Court of Justice hears larger and more complex civil claims, and in this area it sits at the London Courthouse on Dundas Street. Straightforward money claims go to the Small Claims Court, a branch of the Superior Court that follows simpler rules and moves faster.

That limit recently changed. As of October 1, 2025 it rose to $50,000, so a dispute that once had to be filed in the higher court may now fit the Small Claims stream. If you're owed more than that, you can still use Small Claims by waiving the amount above the limit, or you can file in the Superior Court instead.

How long do you have to start a civil claim?

In most cases you have two years to start a civil claim, set by the Limitations Act, 2002. The clock usually starts on the day you knew, or reasonably should have known, that you had a claim worth pursuing. That date isn't always obvious, especially where a loss surfaces long after the event.

Some claims carry different deadlines, and certain claims against public bodies require notice much sooner. Missing a limitation date can end a strong case before it starts, so have a lawyer confirm and calendar the deadline early rather than assuming you have time.

How do you choose a civil litigation firm in London?

Start with a firm that has handled disputes like yours, whether that's a commercial contract fight, a construction lien, an estate dispute, or a claim against a professional. Ask who will run the file day to day, how the firm approaches settlement versus trial, and how it bills, since costs add up over a long file. Local knowledge helps, because a firm that appears regularly at the London Courthouse and serves clients across Strathroy and Middlesex Centre will know how matters tend to proceed here.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in London below.

Adams Dale LLP

2 lawyers

Adams Dale LLP is a small litigation-focused law firm in London, Ontario, built on a low-overhead model with transparent, alternative fee arrangements. The firm handles civil litigation and employment law for both emp…

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Advocates LLP

5 lawyers · Est. 1996

Advocates LLP is a boutique litigation and dispute resolution firm in London, Ontario, started in 1996. The firm restricts its practice to construction litigation, professional negligence litigation, and corporate, co…

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BARAPP Personal Injury Law Firm, the flagship office of BARAPP Law Alliance, is a Toronto personal injury practice led by Eric Barapp, whose father and grandfather also practiced law. The firm represents clients acros…

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Brown Beattie O'Donovan LLP

22 lawyers · Est. 1950

Brown Beattie O'Donovan LLP (BBO) is a full-service law firm in London, Ontario, providing legal advice and representation since 1950. The firm's lawyers range from recent graduates to senior counsel with over 40 year…

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Camberwell House Associates is a small law firm in London, Ontario. It handles business law matters such as incorporations and shareholder agreements, wills and estate services, commercial and residential real propert…

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Castillo Law Chambers is a London, Ontario solo civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice led by Michel Castillo, Barrister & Solicitor, called to the bar in Alberta in 1998 and in Ontario in 200…

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Circelli Law

2 lawyers · Est. 1977

Circelli Law is a general practice law firm in London, Ontario, serving clients since 1977. The firm handles criminal law, real estate, mortgages and enforcement, business and corporate law, civil litigation, wills an…

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Cohen Highley LLP

34 lawyers · Est. 1974

Cohen Highley LLP is a full-service law firm founded in London, Ontario in 1974. It practises across family law, personal injury, business law, real estate, wills and estates, employment, multi-residential housing and…

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CoLex Legal Professional Corporation is an association of lawyers with offices in London, Cambridge and Ottawa, Ontario, offering real estate law, business law, immigration law, wills and estate planning, and dispute …

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Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP is a national personal injury firm headquartered in Toronto, with offices across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Its main focus is personal injury and accident claims,…

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Downs Barristers & Solicitors

2 lawyers · Est. 1972

Downs Barristers & Solicitors is a London, Ontario firm founded in 1972, with a second office in Glencoe. The firm combines a barrister practice in litigation, personal injury, and mortgage remedies with a solicitor p…

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Drake Law

10 lawyers

Drake Law is a multi-office family law, real estate law, and wills and estates firm with its head office in London, Ontario and branch offices in Sarnia, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, a…

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Dyer Brown LLP

14 lawyers

Dyer Brown LLP is a general practice law firm with offices in London and Toronto, Ontario. The firm's practice areas include insurance claims defence, personal injury, employment law, commercial litigation, and estate…

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Emeka Mbah Law is a Southwestern Ontario firm serving London and the surrounding community, describing itself as a team of lawyers practising as barristers and solicitors. Its website lists immigration law, negotiatio…

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Fosters Law LLP

13 lawyers · Est. 1975

Fosters Law LLP is a personal injury and insurance defence firm with offices in London and Mississauga, Ontario, practising since 1975. The firm handles personal injury litigation, insurance defence and coverage dispu…

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FP Law

3 lawyers

FP Law is a corporate and commercial business and litigation law firm with offices in London and Toronto. The firm serves entrepreneurs and business owners, offering counsel in business law, dispute resolution, estate…

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Frauts Lawyers

2 lawyers

Frauts Lawyers is a litigation firm in London, Ontario, with a team of two lawyers and a law clerk. The firm handles employment disputes, commercial litigation, trust and equitable remedies claims, personal injury and…

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Hammerco Lawyers LLP is a litigation firm with over 25 years of experience, based in British Columbia and now also serving Ontario through a London office. The firm handles class action lawsuits, commercial litigation…

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Harrison Pensa LLP

64 lawyers

Harrison Pensa LLP is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with a second office in St. Thomas. The firm has more than 60 lawyers and serves individuals, families, and businesses across personal injury, fa…

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Hicks Morley is a management-side labour and employment law firm that represents employers across Canada. It was founded in 1972 and has five Ontario offices, in Toronto, Waterloo, London, Kingston, and Ottawa. Its wo…

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IB Law Professional Corporation is a growing law firm in London, Ontario, offering real estate, immigration, family and civil litigation law services.

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JBrennan Law

1 lawyer

JBrennan Law is a solo practice led by John Brennan, focusing on commercial litigation and business, contractual, and property disputes. The firm represents clients at all levels of court in Ontario as well as before …

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Jeff Conway Law

1 lawyer

Jeff Conway Law is a small firm in London, Ontario focused on criminal matters and civil litigation, including Highway Traffic Act and provincial offences, criminal record purges and pardons, employment law, real esta…

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Johnstone & Cowling LLP is a Toronto law firm, with a second office in London, Ontario, focused on labour, employment, police, and administrative law advocacy. Its lawyers act as counsel before all levels of court and…

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