Atty. Tom Houston

Atty. Tom Houston

Tom Houston is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, cross-border transactions and 10 other areas of law. Tom received a B.Com. degree from Queen's University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Tom Houston at a glance

Tom Houston is a Partner based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1980). Educated at Queen's University (LL.B., 1978) and Queen's University (B.Com., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Houston is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, cross-border transactions and 10 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.Com. degree from Queen's University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Tom practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Ottawa, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Houston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Houston 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.

Tom Houston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Tom Houston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ontario →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tom Houston is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Tom Houston is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ontario →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Tom Houston is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Ontario →

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 Ottawa 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 Tom Houston

Where is Tom Houston's law office located?
Tom Houston's law practice is located in Ottawa, Ontario. The firm is Dentons Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Houston handle?
Tom Houston focuses on business, ip, m&a, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Tom Houston practiced law?
Tom Houston has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
What languages does Tom Houston speak?
Tom Houston provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Tom Houston go to law school?
Tom Houston earned their education at (LL.B., 1978); (B.Com., 1975).
How can I contact Tom Houston for a consultation?
You can contact Tom Houston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Tom Houston received?
Tom Houston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Queen's University
- 1978
B.Com.
Queen's University
- 1975

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1980

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