Atty. Deborah Howden
Deborah joined Shibley Righton LLP in 2006 and is a partner with the firm. Her education and practical experience make her well suited for developing pragmatic solutions to legal problems in the areas of law in which she practices.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · 27+ Years Experience
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About Deborah Howden at a Glance
Deborah Howden is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, hoa, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1999). Educated at McGill University B.C.L. McGill University (LL.B., 1997) and Queen's University B.A. Queen's University (B.Ed., 1993). Active member of Advocates' Society, Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers' Association, Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Defence Lawyers.
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About Deborah Howden
- Deborah joined Shibley Righton LLP in 2006 and is a partner with the firm
- Her education and practical experience make her well suited for developing pragmatic solutions to legal problems in the areas of law in which she practices
- This is especially true in civil litigation and employment law, and in working with school boards and other institutional clients
- Born and raised in Montreal, Deborah received her primary education in the French school system, and is fluently bilingual
- She planned to be a teacher, and received undergraduate degrees in Arts and Education from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, before earning her Ontario Teaching Certificate
- She then did her Practicum and wrote her LSAT, and decided to take a few law courses, but never turned back
- Deborah graduated from McGill University's Faculty of Law and was conferred with two law degrees - a Bachelor of Common Law and a Bachelor of Civil Law
- Since her call to the Bar, Deborah has practised in the area of labour/employment and civil litigation
- She has acted as counsel, appearing before administrative tribunals and levels of court in Ontario, for many institutional clients
- This includes hospitals, employers, and school boards, and for the latter this also includes French-language school boards
- Deborah represents clients at Mediation, Arbitration and Trial, and is a speaker at legal conferences
- Her practice involves employment and civil litigation as it relates to personal injury, and she also lends her expertise to Education and Public Law
- She is a member of the Advocates' Society, Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers' Association, Canadian Bar Association, and Canadian Defence Lawyers
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Deborah Howden's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Howden handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Personal Injury
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Deborah Howden is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys →
HOA & Condominium Law
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Civil Litigation
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Deborah Howden is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys →
Education Law
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Deborah Howden is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys →
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Deborah Howden brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and hoa, Deborah Howden can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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