Andrew Valela

Andrew

Valela

(he/him)

Associate

Practice Areas

Litigation, Expropriation, Land Development

Contact

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About Andrew

Andrew is an associate who practices in the areas of civil litigation, expropriation law and land development. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019.

Andrew’s practice includes land development and commercial disputes, expropriation and planning matters, and regulatory and municipal by-law prosecutions. He also maintains a practice in insurance law. Andrew has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Small Claims Court, and the Ontario Land Tribunal on a wide range of matters for his private sector clients.

Prior to joining Davies Howe, Andrew articled at a prominent litigation firm where he advised clients on insurance and contractual matters.

Andrew obtained his Juris Doctor from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, where he graduated with distinction. During this time, he was also a Teaching Assistant in the Dispute Resolution Practicum.

Professional Associations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Ontario Expropriation Association
  • Canadian Bar Association

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar in June 2019
  • Juris Doctor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, 2018
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University 2012