John G. Richardson Barrister & Solicitor
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 149 handling Construction Law.
About John G. Richardson Barrister & Solicitor
John G. Richardson Barrister & Solicitor is a solo law practice in downtown Toronto, with an office on University Avenue at Adelaide Street. The practice covers a wide range of civil and commercial matters, including construction, commercial, banking, and insurance disputes, employment, arbitration, environmental, municipal, and freedom of information matters, and personal injury and medical malpractice claims. Richardson describes the approach on the firm's site as identifying a client's real legal problem, weighing the possible solutions, and pursuing the option that's the most efficient and cost effective, while flagging legislative changes that could create risk or opportunity down the road.
Richardson earned a B.A. with Honours from Victoria College at the University of Toronto in 1971 and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1974, then was called to the Bar of Ontario in April 1976. For about 14 years, Richardson acted as solicitor to the Board of Governors of Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, work later recognized with an Honorary Diploma. Richardson has also lectured to professional groups on the Construction Lien Act, environmental assessment practice and procedure, and grievance arbitration procedure.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Earned a B.A. with Honours from Victoria College, University of Toronto (1971) and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School (1974), then was called to the Bar of Ontario in April 1976.
- Served as solicitor to the Board of Governors of Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology for approximately 14 years, work recognized with an Honorary Diploma.
In the community
- Serves on the Board of Regents of Victoria University, chairing its Alumni Affairs and University Advancement Committee.
- Member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Royal Canadian Military Institute.
- Past president of the Toronto Alumni Chapter of Delta Chi Fraternity.
- Took part in successfully resisting the demolition of a Toronto house built in 1914 as a personal residence by the contractor who built Casa Loma.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is in the ING Tower at 181 University Avenue, at the corner of Adelaide Street, in downtown Toronto's financial and legal district. The practice is carried on within the Toronto offices of Dale & Lessmann LLP. University Avenue north of this stretch runs past Osgoode Hall and the Toronto Courthouse that serves the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a corridor that's long been home to much of the city's legal community. Osgoode and St. Andrew subway stations are both close by, and parking is available underground from Adelaide Street or at an outdoor lot across University Avenue.
Frequently asked questions
- Does John G. Richardson Barrister & Solicitor handle construction lien disputes?
- Yes. Construction law is one of the practice areas, covering lien claims, bidding disputes, and trust fund matters for owners, contractors, and suppliers.
- I think I was wrongfully dismissed. Can the firm help?
- Yes. The practice handles employment matters including wrongful dismissal litigation and related human resources policy issues.
- Does the firm act in arbitration matters?
- Yes. Arbitration is a core part of the practice, including commercial tenancy, franchise, and professional fee disputes, as well as grievance arbitration under collective bargaining legislation.
- Can the firm represent me in a personal injury or medical malpractice claim?
- Yes, the practice represents claimants in personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
- Where is the office located and how do I get there?
- The office is in the ING Tower at 181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, at Adelaide Street in downtown Toronto. It's close to the Osgoode and St. Andrew subway stations, with underground parking available from Adelaide Street and an outdoor lot across University Avenue.
- How long has John G. Richardson been practising law in Toronto?
- Richardson was called to the Bar of Ontario in April 1976, after earning a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and has practised in Toronto since then.
Where to find them
181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3M7 · 416-410-0615
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