Sandra E. Dawe

Sandra E. Dawe: Attorney with Shibley Righton LLP
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Biography

Sandra Dawe, the Firm's Managing Partner, thinks of herself as a barrister, in the classical sense of that word - an advocate whose primary skill is the ability to speak for her clients.

Sandra grew up in the second-largest city in Newfoundland, Corner Brook (pop. 25,000). But like many Newfoundlanders, Sandra is now "away", despite her still very strong links to the province of her youth. After obtaining her B. Comm. at Memorial University in Newfoundland, she toyed with the possibility of going into business. Instead, she came to the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto. She articled at Shibley Righton, and joined the Firm as a litigation lawyer in 1989.

Today Sandra's practice is still based mainly on her business background. As a litigation partner, she has a practice encompassing commercial litigation, insurance and professional liability defence work, and construction litigation. Many of the proceedings she handles are complex and document-intensive, and involve multiple witnesses and expert opinion evidence. Her defence of professionals includes accountants, lawyers and architects, and typically relates to commercial disputes.

As a barrister, Sandra has appeared as an advocate before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Tax Court of Canada and the Ontario Municipal Board. She also has significant experience in the negotiation of settlements and the use of A.D.R..

Sandra is the mother of one daughter, and the proud owner of Jesse, a Newfoundland Crackie. (In Newfoundland, "crackie" means a "mixed breed house dog". Everywhere else, Jesse is a mutt.)

Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association

• Ontario Bar Association

• Advocates Society

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Regulation and Discipline Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Memorial University of Newfoundland, B.Comm., 1984; Memorial University of Newfoundland, Hon., 1984
Law School Attended:
University of Toronto, LL.B., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Ontario
ISLN:
907974428

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/03/13 in Litigation

    I found Ms. Dawe to be an outstanding advocate for her clients, displayed exceptional skill and knowledge and adheres to a high standard of ethical practice. I would rate this barrister and solicitor in the exceptional range.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/02/13 in Litigation

    Sandra is perceptive counsel. She thinks through problems and achieves results without adopting a confrontational or self-aggrandizing style.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/17/13 in Accountants Liability

    Sandra's clients need her because she has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law in her field, sound judgment and a pragmatic approach to their cases. They love her because she is responsive, empathetic and fulfills their every need, often before they... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/28/13 in Litigation

    She is an excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/27/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/27/13 in Complex Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/27/13 in Complex Litigation

    Sandra is a superb lawyer. She is highly professional and ethical.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/07/13 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/26/13 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/03/13 in Civil Litigation

    Sandra is professional, articulate and approachable. Although she strenuously defended her client's position, (and we disagreed on many outstanding issues) we were able to resolve a particularly challenging matter due to these traits.

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416-214-5482  Fax

www.shibleyrighton.com

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