Martindale Awards
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Reviews (97)
Justin Purvis is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and always represents his clients zealously and achieves great results. Justin is also great at communicating with his clients and is an exceptional...
2019/07/11
Mr. Dean is an excellent litigation attorney who can be relied on to represent his client's interests vigorously while maintaining unimpeachable ethical standards.
2012/07/26
I have opposed Matt in cases, and I have mediated many cases in which Matt was involved. He always is prepared and usually has a better grasp of the facts of the case than the opposing attorney, especially the...
2012/09/12
Matt is a brilliant, hard working and highly ethical lawyer - and a pleasure to work with as an adversary counsel.
2012/08/16
John David Dean is a top-notch litigator who also holds fast to high ethical standards. Having known Mr. Dean for a number of years and observed his work in many types of cases, I have found him to be...
2012/07/02
Justin is an exceptional attorney with an attention to detail. Anyone would be lucky to have Justin on their side.
2020/04/27
Well versed, and a quick thinker. Represents clients with vigor and diligence that always ensures superior representation. Second to none.
2019/08/08
I have known Dan and litigated against him for many years -- he is an excellent lawyer and certainly AV quality
2014/04/24
I know Matt Lawrence well. I have litigeted many cases with him,and I have mediated many cases in which he has been involved. Mr. Lawrence is an excellent lawyer who provides excellent, the highest quality...
2012/08/16
JD is one of the finest lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure to work. He brings honor and integrity to the profession.
2012/07/01
I have known Dan Hoffman for more 20 years. He is one of the best defense lawyers in the area. He deserves the A rating.
2010/06/09
Dan Hoffman is an excellent lawyer who very well represents his clients. He is always extremely well prepared, and he is an extremely experienced and successful trial lawyer. He is both professional and personable,...
2010/06/09
I have known Mr. Hoffman for a number of years and have worked on a number of cases with him. Mr. Hoffman is an excellent lawyer, and I would not hesitate to have him represent me, were I to need legal assistance. ...
2010/06/02
Dan Hoffman is an excellent lawyer with the highest ethical standards. He is long overdue, in my opinion, for your AV rating. Ed Wilkin
2010/06/01
Dan is as good as it gets, in my opinion and is pleasant and considerate as well. What else is there to say about him?
2010/05/25
Mr. Hoffman is a lawyer whom I would unhesitatingly choose to refer a client to and if I needed a lawyer in the areas in which he practices I cannot think of anyone I would rather use. His integrity is above...
2010/05/24
I have known Dan for over 20 years, and have had the opportunity to work with Dan on various matters. He has displayed an outstanding knowledge of the law, and exhibited sound legal judgment in analyzing the...
2010/05/24
Dan is well qualified in the area of civil litigation. He is always prepared and is a very capable trial attorney. He clearly deserves an AV rating and I recommend him for this designation.
2010/05/24
Dan is an exceptional attorney who I know to practice in the fields of Workers' Compensation, employment law and general litigation. I have no reservations in recommending him for an AV rating and hope he will be...
2010/05/24
Dan is an outstanding lawyer,advocate and adversary and his integrity is above reproach. I have known him professionally for more than twenty years. He is one of the handful of lawyers I know, whose word I trust...
2010/05/24
I have found Jay Smith to be an intelligent and fair minded defense attorney at all times. His judgment and ability to fairly evaluate a case are outstanding, and he has an impeccable work ethic. What's more, Jay...
2012/08/05
Excellent attorney. Good grasp of both the law and the practical effects of the law on his clients.
2019/07/11
excellent young attorney. he will be an av lawyer in the near future. he only needs a little more time.
2009/04/12
A hardworking group of professionals that were easy to work with. I had direct access to my attorney throughout the process.
2022/08/04
I was unsure of all the things I needed to do when my son died suddenly{newline}without a will. John David explained everything explicitly and made me feel very comfortable through the process. He had such...
2012/07/11
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2023/01/21
GUILTY PIRACY PRIVATEER ISLN:912419358 Conveyancing and Law of Property Act, R.S.O. 1990,c. C.34 Guardians, trustees, etc., holding over without consent of remainderman, etc, deemed trespassers SEE MAGNA CARTA,...
2023/01/21
He delayed my trial to milk me with billable hours,he is not trustworthy,find another attorney.
2014/12/01
