Atty. John De Vellis
John's multi-faceted practice includes commercial litigation, condominium law, labour and employment law, education, professional negligence, and energy law. His experience includes everything from counseling investors in major fraud cases to serving clients in wrongful-dismissal suits.
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John De Vellis is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, hoa, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2002). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 2000) and York University (B.A. Hons., 1995). Active member of Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association.
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- John's multi-faceted practice includes commercial litigation, condominium law, labour and employment law, education, professional negligence, and energy law
- His experience includes everything from counseling investors in major fraud cases to serving clients in wrongful-dismissal suits
- As a member of the firm's Renewable Energy law practice, John has represented customer and industry groups in hearings before the Ontario Energy Board
- He assists renewable-energy developers with corporate issues, commercial agreements, land acquisition, and regulatory issues pertaining to the Ontario Power Authority's Feed-inTariff (FIT) program
- The FIT program is North America's first comprehensive and guaranteed, pricing structure for energy generated from renewable sources
- John joined the firm in 2006 after spending three years with another firm practicing civil litigation and corporate/commercial law, and one year as legal counsel to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, which is a consumer rights organization based in Ottawa
- John is a lawyer with a strong attachment to the community
- When in law school, he spent eight months working at a legal aid clinic in Toronto's Parkdale community, and he currently offers his time to a Long-Term Disability and Employment Law Clinic run by Wellspring, a not-for-profit organization that helps cancer patients
- He has also volunteered with Pro Bono Law Ontario, which provides legal counsel to those who can't afford representation
- In addition, he is on the board of a community-run daycare centre, and he coaches young soccer players
- John has also spoken on such topics as Social Media in the Workplace and has been a guest judge for students at Osgoode Hall Law School and Sheridan College and a guest instructor at Humber College
- John graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2002
- Prior to law school, he earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from York University, and a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto
- He has worked as an Economist with the Ontario Ministry of Finance
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John De Vellis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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John De Vellis is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John De Vellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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