Don J. Smith

Don Smith's litigation and dispute resolution practice is concentrated on construction claims, directors’ and officers’ liability, defence of municipalities, product liability, and defence for property and liability insurers in complex multi-party claims. Don also routinely acts for construction design professionals. His construction practice includes negotiation and drafting of various types of construction documents on behalf of owners and general contractors as well as dispute resolution and litigation involving tendering, procurement and builders liens. Don also acts as insurance coverage counsel. He is a trusted advisor in the industry, regularly providing opinions on the interpretation of policy wording with practical and clear recommendations. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada from 2013 to 2020 as one of Canada’s leading lawyers in the areas of Insurance Law and Construction Law, and recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star.