Atty. J. Gregory "Greg" Richards

Atty. J. Gregory "Greg" Richards

Greg Richards is a skilled and experienced courtroom lawyer. For more than 37 years, Greg has successfully litigated a wide variety of cases, some of which have been precedent-setting.

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About J. Gregory "Greg" Richards at a glance

J. Gregory "Greg" Richards is a business, litigation, and government attorney, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Greg Richards is a skilled and experienced courtroom lawyer
  • For more than 37 years, Greg has successfully litigated a wide variety of cases, some of which have been precedent-setting
  • His practice has engaged corporate and commercial matters, complex contracts, tort claims, government liability, and a range of other issues
  • Greg has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as several administrative tribunals
  • He has been counsel in arbitrations and mediations, and has also been appointed as an arbitrator
  • Greg was formerly the managing partner of WeirFoulds, and later served as chair of the firm
  • He has also been head of the firm’s litigation practice, and several other firm committees.In 2008, Greg was honoured by being made a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • He is a former award-winning teacher of trial advocacy at Queen’s University Law School, and is a past chair of the Dean’s Council
  • In 2014, Greg received the H.R.S
  • Ryan Law Alumni Award of Distinction
  • Greg is also a past director of The Advocates’ Society, and past chair of the OBA’s Constitutional Law Section
  • He received The Advocates’ Society’s Pro Bono Volunteer Award in 2011 and the Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility in 2019.Greg regularly speaks and teaches, and has published many professional papers, including his doctoral thesis in the Duke Law Journal

Practice Areas Explained

J. Gregory "Greg" Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Gregory "Greg" Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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What practice areas does J. Gregory "Greg" Richards handle?
J. Gregory "Greg" Richards focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has J. Gregory "Greg" Richards practiced law?
J. Gregory "Greg" Richards has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
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What awards or recognition has J. Gregory "Greg" Richards received?
J. Gregory "Greg" Richards's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Scholarships while an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto; Best Lawyers in America — A number of prizes while a student at Queen's University Law School.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Scholarships while an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — A number of prizes while a student at Queen's University Law School
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Achievement Award for Leadership in Child Welfare, Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Teaching award, Special Lecturer in Advocacy, Queen's University Faculty of Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono Volunteer Award, The Advocates' Society
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — H.R.S. Ryan Law Alumni Award of Distinction from Queen's University Law School
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Canadian Who's Who (University of Toronto Press)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Given an "AV - Preeminent, 5.0 out of 5" rating (the highest possible) by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elected Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1982

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