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George heads up our litigation department and handles a broad range of litigation for corporations, partnerships and other entities as well as individuals in a wide variety of matters. This includes cases involving commercial transactions, banking, corporate law, contracts, shareholder disputes, partnerships, real estate, construction, mortgages, guarantees, commercial leases disputes, secured debt enforcement and fiduciary duties.
He is not afraid to tackle difficult or complicated legal issues, such as those that often arise in litigation. In fact, he welcomes the challenge these cases present. He is dedicated to providing clients with high quality advocacy and practical advice. He is committed, in every case, to the most economical solution that is most beneficial to his clients, and always considers the merits of alternative dispute resolution, primarily mediation. However, if the matter cannot be resolved through these methods, he will defend the rights of his clients in court.
George has significant courtroom experience and regularly appears on motions and applications in the Superior Court of Justice and has also appeared at the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Canada level.
George received his Specialized Honours B.A. in Sociology from York University in 1996. He then attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana where he completed a Masters of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1997. He studied law at the University of London in London, England for two years before completing his studies at Osgoode Hall Law School. He received his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2002.
George is fluent in the Greek language.
As an avid sports enthusiast, George maintains an active lifestyle outside of the courtroom.
He has also published the following articles:
- "Express Yourself! Freedom of Expression in the United States of America" in Queen Mary College Law Journal (University of London) Issue 7 (January 2002) pp.1-8.
- "The Constitution of the United Kingdom?" in Queen Mary & Westfield College Law Journal (University of London) Issue 6 (May 2001) pp.52-56.
- "Constitutionality of the Death Penalty in the United States" in Queen Mary & Westfield College Law Journal (University of London) Issue 5 (January 2001) pp.14-22.
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