Atty. Nathaniel Read-Ellis

Atty. Nathaniel Read-Ellis

Nate is a solution-oriented advocate with a broad commercial litigation practice across a wide range of industries, including renewable energy, commercial real estate, financial services and telecommunications. His experience includes major contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, director and officer liability, insolvencies and receiverships, class actions, tax litigation and advertising litigation.

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About Nathaniel Read-Ellis at a glance

Nathaniel Read-Ellis is a business, litigation, and adr attorney, practicing at Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2012). Educated at University of Toronto (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Nate is a solution-oriented advocate with a broad commercial litigation practice across a wide range of industries, including renewable energy, commercial real estate, financial services and telecommunications
  • His experience includes major contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, director and officer liability, insolvencies and receiverships, class actions, tax litigation and advertising litigation
  • Nate is an effective advocate, both in and out of the courtroom
  • He has delivered results for clients in private arbitrations and at all levels of court in Ontario
  • For his achievements, Nate has been recognized by his peers in leading legal publications
  • Benchmark Litigation has identified Nate as a “Future Litigation Star” and top “40 & Under” litigator
  • Nate is also recognized by Best Lawyers for corporate and commercial litigation
  • Prior to joining Adair Goldblatt Bieber, Nate worked for several years in the litigation group at Davies Ward Philips & Vineberg LLP. He earned his law degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he continues to teach as an adjunct lecturer
  • As a law student, Nate received several awards recognizing his academic achievement, including the Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Prize in Contracts, the Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Award for academic excellence, and the Blakes Scholar Award

Practice Areas Explained

Nathaniel Read-Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathaniel Read-Ellis 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

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Mediation & Arbitration

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What practice areas does Nathaniel Read-Ellis handle?
Nathaniel Read-Ellis focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Nathaniel Read-Ellis practiced law?
Nathaniel Read-Ellis has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Nathaniel Read-Ellis go to law school?
Nathaniel Read-Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
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What awards or recognition has Nathaniel Read-Ellis received?
Nathaniel Read-Ellis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of Toronto
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Law Society of Ontario
Admitted: 2012

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