Atty. Adam Stephens
Adam Stephens is currently Chair, Disputes and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. He was previously the Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and head of the Commercial Litigation Group.
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About Adam Stephens at a glance
Adam Stephens is an attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practforg at Miller Thomson LLP. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2002). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B., 2001) and McGill University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Adam Stephens is currently Chair, Disputes and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee
- He was previously the Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and head of the Commercial Litigation Group
- Adam is an experienced commercial litigator who provides practical and strategic advice to his clients
- He has extensive experience arguing cases before all levels of Ontario and federal courts and at private arbitrations
- Adam’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including shareholders’ rights, commercial contracts, and real property law
- He regularly acts for directors and officers of private corporations and advises boards and their committees on litigation matters
- Shareholders’ rights: acting for shareholders in disputes concerning the relationship between shareholders, the dissolution or winding up of the corporation and related valuation issues, and the conduct of the corporation including the conduct of meetings of shareholders
- Contract disputes: acting in relation to breach of contract claims in a wide range of areas including contracts for the sale of goods, sale of shares, sale of assets, and personal service contracts
- Real property disputes: acting in relation to breaches of lease, breaches of agreements of purchase and sale of real property, and disputes relating to claims to interests in real property (adverse possession, easements etc.) Procurement Disputes: acting in relation to breaches of tenders or RFPs on behalf of owners and bidders
- Adam frequently writes and speaks on legal developments in the areas of shareholders’ rights, contracts, class actions, and real property law
- Adam also lectures on civil litigation, including discovery and trial techniques
- Adam is the Past-Chair of Board of Directors of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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