Ethan is an associate lawyer and professional engineer whose practice focuses on
construction disputes and project advice. He returned to the firm as an associate after
completing both a summer and articling term. His legal and engineering backgrounds
allow him to understand both the technical issues underlying a construction matter and
the broader contractual and commercial considerations affecting the client.
Before attending law school, Ethan worked for nearly four years at a national consulting
engineering firm. His practice focused on bridge rehabilitation and seismic retrofit
projects, where he performed structural analysis and design, and advised municipal
clients on infrastructure planning and capital programs. His project experience included
rehabilitation work for the City of Burnaby and the seismic retrofit of Vancouver’s
Cambie Bridge.
Ethan also acted as an owner’s engineer during the procurement and construction
phases of municipal infrastructure projects. In that role, he prepared construction
contracts, advised on tender strategy, evaluated bids, led pre-construction and site
meetings, responded to requests for information, assessed change orders, inspected
construction, and helped resolve disputes arising during the work. This experience gives
him a practical understanding of how design, procurement, contract administration, and
project documentation affect construction claims.
Ethan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto and his Bachelor of
Engineering in Civil Engineering with Distinction from McGill University.
Ethan brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to his work and draws on his industry
experience to identify the technical and legal issues at the heart of a matter. Outside the
office, Ethan enjoys running, cycling, and skiing.
Experience
Representative Work
Light rail transit:
Representation of a subcontractor in an arbitration related to delays and disputed extras regarding an operations, maintenance, and storage facility
Representation of a subcontractor in an arbitration related to delays and payment disputes regarding electromechanical works
Infrastructure:
Representation of a subcontractor in a multi-party mediation related to delay and payment disputes on a large multi-use real estate development project
Representation of a contractor in a payment dispute related to the supply of materials on a road building project
Subway line: Drafted a bespoke subcontract agreement for a contractor performing work on a
major transit project.
Select Reported Cases
R&V Construction Management Inc. v. Baradaran, 2020 ONSC 3111 (Div. Ct.)
Stubbe’s Precast Commercial Ltd. v. King & Columbia Inc., 2018 ONSC 6539 (Div. Ct.)
Stubbe’s Precast Commercial Ltd. v. King & Columbia Inc., 2018 ONSC 995
Limen Structures Ltd. v. Brookfield Multiplex Construction Canada Limited, 2017 ONSC 5071 (Master)
Limen Structures Ltd. v Brookfield Multiplex Construction Canada Limited, 2016 ONSC 5107 (Master)
Advanced Construction Techniques v. OHL Construction (#2), 2014 ONSC 3763 (Master)
Primo Paving & Construction Ltd. v. Prudential Elfa Management Group Inc., 2014 ONSC 7139 (Master)
Canada Forgings Inc. v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, 2013 ONSC 6145 (Div. Ct.)
Canada Forgings Inc. v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited et al, 2013 ONSC 5347
General Motors of Canada Limited v. Johnson, 2013 ONCA 502
Canada Forgings Inc. v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., 2012 CarswellOnt 17464 (Sup. Ct. J.)
Awards and Recognition
Professional Contributions
Speaking and Publications
Speaking Engagements
Select Publications
Education and Admissions
Education
- University of Toronto, Juris Doctor, 2025
- McGill University, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Distinction, 2018
Bar Admission and Certifications
- Ontario Bar, 2026
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) (British Columbia)