David Elman

First Year of Call
Ontario, 2007

Areas of Practice
Class Actions

Description
David focuses on class actions and the defence of complex torts and commercial litigation. He specializes in cases alleging breach of consumer protection legislation, product liability, negligence, breach of contract and public authority liability.

David acts on behalf of large institutional clients, including:

financial institutions
telecom companies
municipalities
police services
manufacturers
educational institutions
insurers

He regularly appears on motions and appeals before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

David provides counsel on sensitive and high-profile issues to manage reputational risks and concerns. He also represents clients in mediation and arbitration. He is also the Regional Group Manager of BLG’s Toronto Insurance and Tort Liability Group.