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.
Class Action Litigation Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON · 34+ Years Experience
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About David Sterns at a Glance
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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About David Sterns
- 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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David Sterns's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Sterns handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Toronto.
Class Action in Toronto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Toronto
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.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Toronto Choose David Sterns
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Sterns's practice in the field of class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Sterns brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Quebec, Quebec and Ontario, Ontario, David Sterns can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Class Action Practice
Concentrating on class action means David Sterns's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means David Sterns attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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