Daniel, a key partner in our Private Client Services Group, applies his insightful judgment and teamwork-oriented approach to offer grounded guidance across estate planning, estate administration, and trust management areas.

Esteemed for his reliability, Daniel assists clients with drafting and refreshing wills, establishing powers of attorney, and creating trusts. He navigates executors and trustees through the complexities of estate administration, including the procurement of Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee, with or without a Will. Beneficiaries of estates and trusts also seek his counsel to understand and assert their rights.

Understanding the uniqueness of estate planning, Daniel dedicates time to grasp each client's specific situation, family structure, and phase of life. Embracing a comprehensive strategy, he collaborates with the client's circle of financial professionals—accountants, financial advisors, and insurance agents—to ensure advice that encompasses all aspects of the client's life.

His expertise and dedication have not gone unnoticed, with consecutive recognitions in the Canadian edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Trusts and Estates in 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, Daniel's attainment of the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation underscores his profound and specialized understanding of trusts and estates.

Daniel's professional journey is marked by significant credentials, including his admittance to the Ontario Bar in 2014, a JD from the University of Western Ontario in 2013, a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University in 2009, and a BA with Honors from the same institution in 2008, reflecting his comprehensive background and commitment to excellence in the field of private client services.