Alphabetical
Area of Practice
| Administrative Law | |||
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Robert A. Cobham, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1968 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7104 Bob served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 1968. He became a partner in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Bob’s practice embraces most areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, real estate, shareholder and partnership disputes, wrongful dismissal, and commercial matters. A long time breeder and exhibitor of hunter and jumper horses, he has maintained a close association with the Equine industry and the developing area of Equine Law. Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Michael’s College, Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Trustee of the Combined Roman Catholic Separate |
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution | |||
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| Robert A. Cobham, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1968 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7104 Bob served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 1968. He became a partner in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Bob’s practice embraces most areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, real estate, shareholder and partnership disputes, wrongful dismissal, and commercial matters. A long time breeder and exhibitor of hunter and jumper horses, he has maintained a close association with the Equine industry and the developing area of Equine Law. Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Michael’s College, Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Trustee of the Combined Roman Catholic Separate |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Bankruptcy & Insolvency | |||
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| Tony J. Frost | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7142 Tony joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2004. His early experience with a Toronto national firm exposed him to an array of commercial and personal contentious matters including business disputes, construction claims, professional errors and omissions, and personal injury. In the 1990’s, as a partner in a boutique bank-side firm, Tony established and managed a formal litigation/insolvency department. He attracted retainers from a number of the largest Toronto financial institutions and successfully argued a volume of debtor/creditor and insolvency cases on the Commercial List in Toronto and the General Lists throughout Ontario. More recently, he has appeared regularly on behalf of charities and other parties on the Estates List in Toronto. He is pioneering the appointment of counsel as estate trustees during litigation to reduce client costs. Tony sits as a director on the boards of some small private Ontario corporations, and he publishes papers each year in his areas of interest. Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Business Law (Commercial Law) | |||
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Patrick P. Shing | Year of Call: 2007 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7054 Patrick served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, and in 2007 he was invited to join the firm as an Associate. Patrick practices all aspects of residential real estate law, including purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and estate transfer. Patrick’s estate practice also includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, and estate administration. Education
B.Sc., High Distinction, University of Toronto (1995) Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| J. Paul Mills, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1969 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7110 Paul’s practice encompasses three areas: Estate Planning and Administration, including the preparation of Wills, assisting Estate Trustees with the administration of Estates, and in many cases acting as Estate Trustee; Providing legal services and business advice to the owners and operators of privately-owned businesses, assisting them in their business strategies as well as their day-to-day business decisions; and, Advising churches, charities and non-profit organizations on a broad range of legal matters. Paul represents the third generation of lawyers in the Mills family at the firm. He is a grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, and son of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C.Paul articled with the firm, became a Partner in 1973 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1982. Education
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1964 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada BoardsFairlawn Avenue United Church Trustee (Chair) Former Boards
LPBP Inc. |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Tony J. Frost | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7142 Tony joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2004. His early experience with a Toronto national firm exposed him to an array of commercial and personal contentious matters including business disputes, construction claims, professional errors and omissions, and personal injury. In the 1990’s, as a partner in a boutique bank-side firm, Tony established and managed a formal litigation/insolvency department. He attracted retainers from a number of the largest Toronto financial institutions and successfully argued a volume of debtor/creditor and insolvency cases on the Commercial List in Toronto and the General Lists throughout Ontario. More recently, he has appeared regularly on behalf of charities and other parties on the Estates List in Toronto. He is pioneering the appointment of counsel as estate trustees during litigation to reduce client costs. Tony sits as a director on the boards of some small private Ontario corporations, and he publishes papers each year in his areas of interest. Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Charitable and Not-For-Profit Organizations | |||
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Gary R. Reid | Year of Call: 1974 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7113 Gary articled with Mills & Mills LLP in 1973, and joined the firm as an Associate. Gary was welcomed as a partner in 1981. Gary’s estates and trusts practices include the drafting of wills, powers of attorneys and trusts as well as the administration of estates and acting for Trustees. His corporate practice includes acting for large and small for-profit and non-profit corporations. His family law practice encompasses a wide range of issues for his clients with an emphasis on domestic agreements and property arrangements. Over the years, Gary has made various contributions to his community as past president of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association. Gary is an active member of Runnymede United Church and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Western, 1968 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Runnymede |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| J. Paul Mills, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1969 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7110 Paul’s practice encompasses three areas: Estate Planning and Administration, including the preparation of Wills, assisting Estate Trustees with the administration of Estates, and in many cases acting as Estate Trustee; Providing legal services and business advice to the owners and operators of privately-owned businesses, assisting them in their business strategies as well as their day-to-day business decisions; and, Advising churches, charities and non-profit organizations on a broad range of legal matters. Paul represents the third generation of lawyers in the Mills family at the firm. He is a grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, and son of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C.Paul articled with the firm, became a Partner in 1973 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1982. Education
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1964 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada BoardsFairlawn Avenue United Church Trustee (Chair) Former Boards
LPBP Inc. |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Church Law | |||
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Geoffrey R. Cobham | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7109 Geoffrey’s practice encompasses primarily civil litigation, employment law, estates administration and estates planning. Geoffrey earns the trust and confidence of his clients and is dedicated to resolving their problems and achieving their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Geoffrey has been a speaker at numerous continuing legal education seminars related to employment and estates law. He is an active member of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild and Toronto Midtown Business Association. Mr. Cobham has appeared at a variety of levels of court throughout Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and numerous administrative tribunals. Mr. Cobham served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. Geoffrey’s litigation practice encompasses several areas, including wrongful dismissal, professional liability, real estate disputes, and commercial matters. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1999 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| J. Paul Mills, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1969 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7110 Paul’s practice encompasses three areas: Estate Planning and Administration, including the preparation of Wills, assisting Estate Trustees with the administration of Estates, and in many cases acting as Estate Trustee; Providing legal services and business advice to the owners and operators of privately-owned businesses, assisting them in their business strategies as well as their day-to-day business decisions; and, Advising churches, charities and non-profit organizations on a broad range of legal matters. Paul represents the third generation of lawyers in the Mills family at the firm. He is a grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, and son of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C.Paul articled with the firm, became a Partner in 1973 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1982. Education
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1964 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada BoardsFairlawn Avenue United Church Trustee (Chair) Former Boards
LPBP Inc. |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Civil Litigation | |||
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| Danna S. Fichtenbaum | Year of Call: 2011 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7117 Danna served her articles with Mills & Mills LLP in 2010 and was invited to join the firm as an associate in 2011. Danna practises all aspects of civil and estate litigation and represents clients before courts, tribunals and administrative bodies, including the Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Education
B.A. (Hons.), The University of Western Ontario, 2007 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Geoffrey R. Cobham | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7109 Geoffrey’s practice encompasses primarily civil litigation, employment law, estates administration and estates planning. Geoffrey earns the trust and confidence of his clients and is dedicated to resolving their problems and achieving their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Geoffrey has been a speaker at numerous continuing legal education seminars related to employment and estates law. He is an active member of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild and Toronto Midtown Business Association. Mr. Cobham has appeared at a variety of levels of court throughout Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and numerous administrative tribunals. Mr. Cobham served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. Geoffrey’s litigation practice encompasses several areas, including wrongful dismissal, professional liability, real estate disputes, and commercial matters. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1999 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Robert A. Cobham, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1968 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7104 Bob served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 1968. He became a partner in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Bob’s practice embraces most areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, real estate, shareholder and partnership disputes, wrongful dismissal, and commercial matters. A long time breeder and exhibitor of hunter and jumper horses, he has maintained a close association with the Equine industry and the developing area of Equine Law. Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Michael’s College, Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Trustee of the Combined Roman Catholic Separate |
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| Tony J. Frost | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7142 Tony joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2004. His early experience with a Toronto national firm exposed him to an array of commercial and personal contentious matters including business disputes, construction claims, professional errors and omissions, and personal injury. In the 1990’s, as a partner in a boutique bank-side firm, Tony established and managed a formal litigation/insolvency department. He attracted retainers from a number of the largest Toronto financial institutions and successfully argued a volume of debtor/creditor and insolvency cases on the Commercial List in Toronto and the General Lists throughout Ontario. More recently, he has appeared regularly on behalf of charities and other parties on the Estates List in Toronto. He is pioneering the appointment of counsel as estate trustees during litigation to reduce client costs. Tony sits as a director on the boards of some small private Ontario corporations, and he publishes papers each year in his areas of interest. Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Gary R. Reid | Year of Call: 1974 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7113 Gary articled with Mills & Mills LLP in 1973, and joined the firm as an Associate. Gary was welcomed as a partner in 1981. Gary’s estates and trusts practices include the drafting of wills, powers of attorneys and trusts as well as the administration of estates and acting for Trustees. His corporate practice includes acting for large and small for-profit and non-profit corporations. His family law practice encompasses a wide range of issues for his clients with an emphasis on domestic agreements and property arrangements. Over the years, Gary has made various contributions to his community as past president of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association. Gary is an active member of Runnymede United Church and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Western, 1968 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Runnymede |
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| Geoffrey R. Cobham | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7109 Geoffrey’s practice encompasses primarily civil litigation, employment law, estates administration and estates planning. Geoffrey earns the trust and confidence of his clients and is dedicated to resolving their problems and achieving their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Geoffrey has been a speaker at numerous continuing legal education seminars related to employment and estates law. He is an active member of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild and Toronto Midtown Business Association. Mr. Cobham has appeared at a variety of levels of court throughout Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and numerous administrative tribunals. Mr. Cobham served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. Geoffrey’s litigation practice encompasses several areas, including wrongful dismissal, professional liability, real estate disputes, and commercial matters. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1999 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Design Law | |||
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Geoffrey R. Cobham | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7109 Geoffrey’s practice encompasses primarily civil litigation, employment law, estates administration and estates planning. Geoffrey earns the trust and confidence of his clients and is dedicated to resolving their problems and achieving their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Geoffrey has been a speaker at numerous continuing legal education seminars related to employment and estates law. He is an active member of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild and Toronto Midtown Business Association. Mr. Cobham has appeared at a variety of levels of court throughout Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and numerous administrative tribunals. Mr. Cobham served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. Geoffrey’s litigation practice encompasses several areas, including wrongful dismissal, professional liability, real estate disputes, and commercial matters. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1999 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Employment Law | |||
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| Danna S. Fichtenbaum | Year of Call: 2011 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7117 Danna served her articles with Mills & Mills LLP in 2010 and was invited to join the firm as an associate in 2011. Danna practises all aspects of civil and estate litigation and represents clients before courts, tribunals and administrative bodies, including the Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Education
B.A. (Hons.), The University of Western Ontario, 2007 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Robert A. Cobham, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1968 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7104 Bob served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 1968. He became a partner in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Bob’s practice embraces most areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, real estate, shareholder and partnership disputes, wrongful dismissal, and commercial matters. A long time breeder and exhibitor of hunter and jumper horses, he has maintained a close association with the Equine industry and the developing area of Equine Law. Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Michael’s College, Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Trustee of the Combined Roman Catholic Separate |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Family Law | |||
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| Gary R. Reid | Year of Call: 1974 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7113 Gary articled with Mills & Mills LLP in 1973, and joined the firm as an Associate. Gary was welcomed as a partner in 1981. Gary’s estates and trusts practices include the drafting of wills, powers of attorneys and trusts as well as the administration of estates and acting for Trustees. His corporate practice includes acting for large and small for-profit and non-profit corporations. His family law practice encompasses a wide range of issues for his clients with an emphasis on domestic agreements and property arrangements. Over the years, Gary has made various contributions to his community as past president of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association. Gary is an active member of Runnymede United Church and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Western, 1968 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Runnymede |
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| Julie A. Layne | Year of Call: 2002 Massachusetts, 2003 Ontario | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7128 Julie Layne joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2010. Julie served her articles as a law clerk to Madam Justice Sandra Simpson at the Federal Court of Canada and was called to the bar in Massachusetts and Ontario. After completing her articles, Julie practiced civil litigation at Tesla, Hurwitz & Thibeault in Boston and then Torys LLP in Toronto. Prior to joining Mills & Mills LLP, Julie practiced exclusively family law at a boutique firm in Toronto. Julie’s practice today consists of assisting clients with all aspects of their family law matters from negotiations and mediations to arbitrations and court attendances. Education
Honours B.A. Political Science and International Development, University of Toronto, 1998 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Ontario Bar Association Areas of Practice |
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| Kristen L. Woods | Year of Call: 2010 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7116 Kristen served her articles with Mills & Mills LLP and was invited to join the firm as an associate in 2010. Kristen practices exclusively in family law. In her family law practice, Kristen negotiates and drafts cohabitation and marriage contracts, advises clients with respect to their legal rights and obligations regarding the custody and support of children, and guides clients through the challenges and complexity of separation and divorce, employing a comprehensive range of dispute resolution strategies including direct negotiation, mediation, arbitration and court proceedings. Education
B.A.Sc. Family Relations, University of Guelph, 2005 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Freedom of Information and Privacy Law | |||
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Health Law | |||
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| Danna S. Fichtenbaum | Year of Call: 2011 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7117 Danna served her articles with Mills & Mills LLP in 2010 and was invited to join the firm as an associate in 2011. Danna practises all aspects of civil and estate litigation and represents clients before courts, tribunals and administrative bodies, including the Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Education
B.A. (Hons.), The University of Western Ontario, 2007 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Martin H.H. Campbell | Year of Call: 1976 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7111 Martin joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 and has brought to the firm extensive experience in health law, regulatory and administrative law, and church law. Drawing on his experience at the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Martin advises health sector institutions and associations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in all manner of health sector related issues. He advises regulatory authorities and design businesses active in the design sector. He also advises not-for-profit corporations, charities and churches on conflict resolution, private legislation, employment and governance matters. Martin finds successful, cost-effective solutions to complex problems involving legislation, regulations, policy and government relations. Martin is a frequent speaker and has presented papers on such topics as “Emerging Issues in the Pharmaceutical Sector”, and “Government Regulation of Public Hospitals”. Education
B.C.L. (Quebec Civil Law), McGill University, 1969 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Insurance Law | |||
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| Robert A. Cobham, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1968 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7104 Bob served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 1968. He became a partner in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Bob’s practice embraces most areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, real estate, shareholder and partnership disputes, wrongful dismissal, and commercial matters. A long time breeder and exhibitor of hunter and jumper horses, he has maintained a close association with the Equine industry and the developing area of Equine Law. Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Michael’s College, Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Trustee of the Combined Roman Catholic Separate |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| LegalShield | |||
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| Alfonso D. DiMarco | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Alfonso joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2006 as a LegalShield Associate. EducationLL.B., University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, 2003 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Andrea C. Hoppe | Year of Call: 1995 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Andrea joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 as a LegalShield Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Andrea was employed as in-house counsel for six years. Education
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto, 1989 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Christopher A. Smart | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Chris joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2011 as an Associate with LegalShield. Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked in private practice. Chris also has work experience in legal publishing and writing. Education
B.A., Political Science and Government, York University, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Inho “Ian” Hwang | Year of Call: 2010 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: Ian joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2011 as a LegalShield Associate lawyer. Prior to joining the firm, he articled at Cupello & Company and Bains Barristers. He then worked at Calvin Barry Professional Corporation as an associate lawyer. Education
BAH, Queen’s University, 2006 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Julie C. Berridge | Year of Call: 1998 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: (416) 863-1029 Julie joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2011 as a LegalShield Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Julie was a sole practitioner for several years. Julie enjoys writing, and particularly enjoys writing about the law for a non-legal audience. EducationLL.B. Queen’s University, 1996 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Peter D. Stephens | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Peter joined Mills & Mills LLP as a LegalShield Associate in April 2000. Peter has appeared before numerous and varied courts and tribunals, including criminal jury trials and Federal Court appeals. He has also worked as a per diem Crown Attorney and a part-time community college law professor. Education
Honours B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1969 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Philip R.A. Hooker | Year of Call: 1972 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Phil joined Mills & Mills LLP in 1999 as a LegalShield Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Phil worked for the Corporation of the City of Hamilton from 1974 to 1999, ending as Senior Solicitor and including a year as Acting City Solicitor. Education
Bachelor of Arts, Victoria University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Raymond MacDonald | Year of Call: 1999 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Ray joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2000 as a LegalShield Associate. In 2006, Ray became the Managing Lawyer for LegalShield. In this role, Ray is responsible for the day-to-day operations of LegalShield, including ensuring that LegalShield’s Members receive prompt and reliable legal advice and customer service from the firm’s LegalShield lawyers and staff. Education
B.Soc.Sc., University of Ottawa, 1990 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Sangeeta Patel | Year of Call: 2006 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Sangeeta joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2008 as a LegalShield Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in private practice. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Susan E. Mumford | Year of Call: 1998 | Read full bio | |
  Contact:
Phone: 416-863-1029 Susan joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 as a LegalShield Associate. She has a long standing background as a member of a variety of performing arts organizations in Toronto. She has put her teaching background to good use in her current activities with Dovercourt School Parent Council and she is an active member of the Friends of Dovercourt Park. Education
Bachelor of Education, Queen’s University, 1985 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Tony J. Frost | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7142 Tony joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2004. His early experience with a Toronto national firm exposed him to an array of commercial and personal contentious matters including business disputes, construction claims, professional errors and omissions, and personal injury. In the 1990’s, as a partner in a boutique bank-side firm, Tony established and managed a formal litigation/insolvency department. He attracted retainers from a number of the largest Toronto financial institutions and successfully argued a volume of debtor/creditor and insolvency cases on the Commercial List in Toronto and the General Lists throughout Ontario. More recently, he has appeared regularly on behalf of charities and other parties on the Estates List in Toronto. He is pioneering the appointment of counsel as estate trustees during litigation to reduce client costs. Tony sits as a director on the boards of some small private Ontario corporations, and he publishes papers each year in his areas of interest. Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Patrick P. Shing | Year of Call: 2007 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7054 Patrick served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, and in 2007 he was invited to join the firm as an Associate. Patrick practices all aspects of residential real estate law, including purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and estate transfer. Patrick’s estate practice also includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, and estate administration. Education
B.Sc., High Distinction, University of Toronto (1995) Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| R. Browning Watt, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1970 | Read full bio | |
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R. Browning (Roly) has been working in association with Mills & Mills LLP since 2004. In this capacity, Roly works closely with many members of the firm in the areas of real estate and estate planning and administration. Roly is the former Chairman of the Ontario Licence Suspension Appeal Board. He was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 1982. In addition to his legal practice, Roly is actively involved in a number of charities and continues to make significant contributions to the community. He is a member of The York and Granite Clubs and the Rosedale Golf Club. Education
B.A., University of Western Ontario, 1965 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Gary R. Reid | Year of Call: 1974 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7113 Gary articled with Mills & Mills LLP in 1973, and joined the firm as an Associate. Gary was welcomed as a partner in 1981. Gary’s estates and trusts practices include the drafting of wills, powers of attorneys and trusts as well as the administration of estates and acting for Trustees. His corporate practice includes acting for large and small for-profit and non-profit corporations. His family law practice encompasses a wide range of issues for his clients with an emphasis on domestic agreements and property arrangements. Over the years, Gary has made various contributions to his community as past president of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association. Gary is an active member of Runnymede United Church and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Western, 1968 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Runnymede |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| Danna S. Fichtenbaum | Year of Call: 2011 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7117 Danna served her articles with Mills & Mills LLP in 2010 and was invited to join the firm as an associate in 2011. Danna practises all aspects of civil and estate litigation and represents clients before courts, tribunals and administrative bodies, including the Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Education
B.A. (Hons.), The University of Western Ontario, 2007 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| David P. Lees | Year of Call: 2002 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7159 David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. David has a diverse civil litigation practice which encompasses employment and business law, estate litigation and appearances before all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal and before a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Whether the client is an individual, shareholder, charity or corporation, David strives to resolve conflicts creatively, practically and efficiently. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1997 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
The Meeting House |
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| David A.S. Mills | Year of Call: 2000 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7138 David is proud to represent the fourth generation of Mills to practice at the firm. He is a great-grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, grandson of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C., and a son of J. Paul Mills, Q.C. David served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, joined the firm following his call to the Bar and became a partner in 2006. David’s practice consists of two main areas. In his first practice area, David provides a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and private businesses. In his second practice area, David provides business succession and personal estate services, including the transition of businesses from one generation to the next, the planning and administration of personal estates and the resolution of estate disputes. When business or estate disputes arise, David engages his clients in a results-driven dispute resolution process. This involves a thorough analysis of his clients’ rights and interests and an assessment of the risks and benefits of each strategic option. The assessment includes weighing both tangible (primarily financial) elements and intangible factors (such as the protection of reputations and the strain of litigation on long term family or commercial relationships). The optimal strategy – which may include alternative dispute resolution techniques or traditional court action – is then designed and vigorously pursued. David has achieved success for his clients in all of these venues, including at every level of the courts of Ontario. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1995 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Theatre Passe Muraille Former Boards
Youth Employment Service (YES) Toronto – Chair |
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| Denise E. Robertson | Year of Call: 2005 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7139 Denise joined Mills & Mills LLP as an associate in 2005. Denise’s practice is focused on private business, corporate and regulatory law. Denise assists business owners through providing practical and helpful legal advice. Her goal is to protect the business and legal rights of her clients in order to help them succeed. Denise also assists business owners with estate planning to ensure their wishes are protected. Denise is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to private business owners including starting a business, minimizing legal risks, and the importance of getting agreements in writing. Denise has developed practices in the design and health sectors. As Chair of the Mills & Mills Design Law Group, she knows the business of design and provides comprehensive services to design sector professionals, businesses and regulators. In the health sector, she advises health clinics, regulated health professionals, health care institutions including long-term care facilities and health sector associations. Denise’s corporate work includes advising not-for-profit and charitable organizations such as churches and health sector foundations. Denise contributes to the Mills & Mills Legal Blog. Education
Honours B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2001 Memberships / Affiliations
Boards
Better Living Charitable Foundation, Director |
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| Gary R. Reid | Year of Call: 1974 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7113 Gary articled with Mills & Mills LLP in 1973, and joined the firm as an Associate. Gary was welcomed as a partner in 1981. Gary’s estates and trusts practices include the drafting of wills, powers of attorneys and trusts as well as the administration of estates and acting for Trustees. His corporate practice includes acting for large and small for-profit and non-profit corporations. His family law practice encompasses a wide range of issues for his clients with an emphasis on domestic agreements and property arrangements. Over the years, Gary has made various contributions to his community as past president of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association. Gary is an active member of Runnymede United Church and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Western, 1968 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Boards
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Runnymede |
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| Geoffrey R. Cobham | Year of Call: 2004 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7109 Geoffrey’s practice encompasses primarily civil litigation, employment law, estates administration and estates planning. Geoffrey earns the trust and confidence of his clients and is dedicated to resolving their problems and achieving their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Geoffrey has been a speaker at numerous continuing legal education seminars related to employment and estates law. He is an active member of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild and Toronto Midtown Business Association. Mr. Cobham has appeared at a variety of levels of court throughout Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice and numerous administrative tribunals. Mr. Cobham served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP and joined the firm in 2001. Geoffrey’s litigation practice encompasses several areas, including wrongful dismissal, professional liability, real estate disputes, and commercial matters. Education
Honours B.A., University of Toronto, 1999 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| James B. Kutcy | Year of Call: 1973 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7106 After serving his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, Jim joined the firm in March 1973 and in 1979 he was welcomed as a partner. Jim’s business law practice involves advising in general corporate/commercial areas including incorporation, amalgamation and other corporate restructuring, preparing and advising with respect to commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and licences, share and asset purchase and sale agreements and related transactional documents, business financing documentation and other corporate/commercial documentation with an emphasis on owner managed businesses. Jim’s real estate law practice includes purchases, sales and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-unit, church, recreational and residential properties, as well as commercial leasing and related landlord and tenant matters. Jim’s wills and estates law practice involves estate planning including business succession planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Education
Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, 1967 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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| Patrick P. Shing | Year of Call: 2007 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7054 Patrick served his articles with Mills & Mills LLP, and in 2007 he was invited to join the firm as an Associate. Patrick practices all aspects of residential real estate law, including purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and estate transfer. Patrick’s estate practice also includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, and estate administration. Education
B.Sc., High Distinction, University of Toronto (1995) Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| J. Paul Mills, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1969 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7110 Paul’s practice encompasses three areas: Estate Planning and Administration, including the preparation of Wills, assisting Estate Trustees with the administration of Estates, and in many cases acting as Estate Trustee; Providing legal services and business advice to the owners and operators of privately-owned businesses, assisting them in their business strategies as well as their day-to-day business decisions; and, Advising churches, charities and non-profit organizations on a broad range of legal matters. Paul represents the third generation of lawyers in the Mills family at the firm. He is a grandson of Alexander Mills, K.C., one of the founders, and son of Ralph S. Mills, Q.C.Paul articled with the firm, became a Partner in 1973 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1982. Education
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1964 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada BoardsFairlawn Avenue United Church Trustee (Chair) Former Boards
LPBP Inc. |
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| Paul J. Westlake | Year of Call: 1975 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7118 Paul served his articles with Mills & Mills and joined the firm in 1975. He became a partner in 1981. Paul advises business clients on all aspects of their operations including incorporations, acquisitions and sales of assets or shares, shareholders’ agreements and other contracts. Paul’s real estate practice includes purchases, sales and mortgages of commercial and residential properties. Paul’s estate practice includes estate planning, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney and estate administration. Education
B.A., Glendon College, York University, 1970 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada Boards
Switzerland Cheese Marketing Inc. (Director) |
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| R. Browning Watt, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1970 | Read full bio | |
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R. Browning (Roly) has been working in association with Mills & Mills LLP since 2004. In this capacity, Roly works closely with many members of the firm in the areas of real estate and estate planning and administration. Roly is the former Chairman of the Ontario Licence Suspension Appeal Board. He was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 1982. In addition to his legal practice, Roly is actively involved in a number of charities and continues to make significant contributions to the community. He is a member of The York and Granite Clubs and the Rosedale Golf Club. Education
B.A., University of Western Ontario, 1965 Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada Areas of Practice |
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| Ronald N. Rudan, Q.C. | Year of Call: 1964 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7115 Ron articled at Mills & Mills and has practiced with the firm continuously since he was called to the Bar in 1964. Ron became a partner in 1971 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. Ron has a diverse practice, with particular emphasis on Corporate, Commercial, Employment Law, Real Estate and Wills & Estates. His clients range from small business proprietors to companies employing substantial numbers of people. Ron has served as a director of several corporate clients and he is consulted regularly by his clients to advise on day-to-day business matters as well as on legal issues. Ron volunteers time fundraising for various charitable organizations and cultural groups, including the Easter Seals Society and Tafelmusik. Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1959 Memberships / AffiliationsLaw Society of Upper Canada |
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| Tony J. Frost | Year of Call: 1984 | Read full bio | |
Contact:
Phone: 416-682-7142 Tony joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2004. His early experience with a Toronto national firm exposed him to an array of commercial and personal contentious matters including business disputes, construction claims, professional errors and omissions, and personal injury. In the 1990’s, as a partner in a boutique bank-side firm, Tony established and managed a formal litigation/insolvency department. He attracted retainers from a number of the largest Toronto financial institutions and successfully argued a volume of debtor/creditor and insolvency cases on the Commercial List in Toronto and the General Lists throughout Ontario. More recently, he has appeared regularly on behalf of charities and other parties on the Estates List in Toronto. He is pioneering the appointment of counsel as estate trustees during litigation to reduce client costs. Tony sits as a director on the boards of some small private Ontario corporations, and he publishes papers each year in his areas of interest. Education
Trinity College, University of Toronto Memberships / Affiliations
Law Society of Upper Canada |
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