After completing a
B.A. in English Literature at the University of Western Ontario, Thomas
obtained an LL.B. (JD) at Osgoode Hall Law School in 1995. Called to the bar in
1997, he has two decades of relevant
legal experience, focused primarily on insurance defence. Law firms out of which he previously worked include Benson Percival Brown LLP, Lawson McGrenere LLP and Smockum
Zarnett Percival LLP.
Throughout his
career, Thomas has gained a clear
perspective on how business and insurer clients approach claims settlement. He
has a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution born out of this experience. He
is a passionate advocate who fights for the interests of defendants. He is
familiar and comfortable appearing
before various levels of the judiciary and tribunals,
including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Financial Services
Commission of Ontario and the WSIB Appeals Tribunal.
He possesses excellent oral and written advocacy skills allowing him to consistently maintain a level of
communication that is clear, concise and accessible.
