Atty. Heather Paterson

Atty. Heather Paterson

Heather, who articled with Shibley Righton LLP at the beginning of her career, is an associate in the firm's civil litigation practice. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, and after completing the paralegal program at Seneca College, was employed as a real estate clerk with a prominent Toronto law firm.

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About Heather Paterson at a glance

Heather Paterson is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, hoa, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2005). Educated at Queen's University (LL.B., 2004) and University of Western Ontario B.A. (—).

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About

  • Heather, who articled with Shibley Righton LLP at the beginning of her career, is an associate in the firm's civil litigation practice
  • She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, and after completing the paralegal program at Seneca College, was employed as a real estate clerk with a prominent Toronto law firm
  • At the same time, she worked on her post-graduate Certificate in Criminology at the University of Toronto and also completed a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution at York University
  • While attending law school at Queen's University, Heather was involved with the Legal Aid Clinic and Criminal Law Association, and was part of the school's law team in the American Bar Association Client Counselling Competition
  • Upon graduation from Queen's in 2004, she was a recipient of the Denis Marshall Award for outstanding contribution to the law school community
  • Heather is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates' Society, Canadian Defence Lawyers and The Lawyers' Club
  • Memberships • Canadian Bar Association • Advocates' Society

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Paterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Paterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Construction Law

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HOA & Condominium Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does Heather Paterson handle?
Heather Paterson focuses on personal injury, construction, hoa, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Heather Paterson practiced law?
Heather Paterson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Heather Paterson go to law school?
Heather Paterson earned their education at (LL.B., 2004); (—).
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Education

LL.B.
Queen's University
- 2004
University of Western Ontario B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2005

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