David Derfel joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) in our personal injury, estates, and commercial litigation groups. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2002 after completing law school at the University of Windsor. Soon after that, David joined DSF as an associate. David is now a partner at the firm and is involved in many important decisions regarding the firm’s litigation practice.
At DSF David has gained knowledge and expertise in many areas of law including plaintiff personal injury, medical malpractice, estate litigation, criminal defence, commercial litigation, insurance defence litigation, and corporate/commercial law. This broad exposure throughout his career enables David to identify and address many of the unexpected issues that often arise during the course of litigation.
David has been a presenter on legal issues related to personal injury at conferences, in hospitals, and with other professionals on matters such as chronic pain, the Insurance Act, how to structure large personal injury settlements, and how to access alternative funding before a claim settles. David has represented clients at jury and non-jury trials in the Superior Court of Justice and before administrative tribunals including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the Licence Appeals Tribunal and the CPP Appeals Tribunal. David understands the litigation process from beginning to end
David appreciates that litigation is costly and stressful. In addition to his commitment to helping his clients achieve the best possible outcome, David does his best to make the litigation process as smooth as possible.
