Atty. David Sterns
David Sterns is a partner at Sotos LLP. He has acted as counsel in some of Canada’s leading franchise law cases.
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David Sterns is a class action attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Sotos LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Quebec (1992) and Ontario, Ontario (1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Sterns is a partner at Sotos LLP. He has acted as counsel in some of Canada’s leading franchise law cases
- His practice focuses on complex, multi-party and class proceedings such as those related to competition, price fixing and breach of privacy
- David also provides experienced counsel to automotive manufacturers and dealers, and has particular experience in arbitrations under the National Automotive Dealer Arbitration Process
- Beyond the automotive industry, David represents clients in a range of other industries, including hospitality, foodservice and real estate
- He is a bilingual lawyer committed to representing clients in English and French
- As a past president of the Ontario Bar Association, David speaks regularly at legal conferences and is quoted frequently in the media on civil justice issues
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Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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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