Atty. Kimberly Potter

Atty. Kimberly Potter

Kimberly (Kim) is a partner in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department and Co-Leader of the Firm’s ESG and Sustainability Practice Group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, including complex contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, and shareholder disputes.

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Profile Summary

About Kimberly Potter at a glance

Kimberly Potter is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kimberly (Kim) is a partner in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department and Co-Leader of the Firm’s ESG and Sustainability Practice Group
  • Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, including complex contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, and shareholder disputes
  • She regularly represents companies at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Commercial List, a court specializing in commercial matters
  • Kim has expertise in administrative law matters, including judicial review
  • Kim provides strategic advice to professional Colleges, assists in drafting regulations, and has acted as independent legal counsel to the Discipline and Fitness to Practice Committees of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
  • Kim has industry expertise in mining
  • She acts for mining companies in disputes before the specialized Ontario Lands Tribunal (formerly the Mining and Lands Tribunal) and in appeals from that Tribunal
  • She also represents mining companies in contractual disputes involving mining rights
  • She holds the Osgoode Certificate in Mining Law

Practice Areas Explained

Kimberly Potter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Kimberly Potter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kimberly Potter

Where is Kimberly Potter's law office located?
Kimberly Potter's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kimberly Potter handle?
Kimberly Potter focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Kimberly Potter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kimberly Potter received?
Kimberly Potter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026

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