John R. Evans is a respected and tireless litigator. With over 30 years of practical experience and advocacy, John has fine-tuned his skills and mastered the art of persuasion. He has, quite literally, seen it all. He is confident that his experience will allow him to take on any case, figure it out quickly, and use his knowledge and expertise as an exceptional advocate to achieve the best result possible.
John believes that the ability to develop and execute a sound litigation strategy for every client is fundamental to achieving the best possible result. John achieves this by focusing on each case’s unique objectives and facts, allowing him to provide his clients with a particular strategy that will meet their goals. There is no “one size fits all” approach to developing and executing a proper legal strategy.
John understands the importance of creating real leverage for the purposes of litigation and negotiating settlements, and how to best maneuver the legal system to achieve the best possible results for his clients. Smart, tactical and a particularly quick study, John is, most importantly, committed to exceeding his clients’ expectations.
Throughout his career, John has been involved in a broad range of cases, from routine to complex legal disputes before the Courts throughout Canada, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, and countless administrative tribunals. John has appeared on behalf of clients in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland.
With his stellar reputation, John holds the respect of the lawyers he acts against. Known to be ardent and impassioned in his approach, John will recommend settlement when the terms are reasonable and fair, but isn’t afraid to force a case to trial if it advances his client’s interests.
The Judges and Arbitrators before whom he appears know him as a no-nonsense, straightforward, and skillful litigator who understands the current state of the law and can leverage it to his client’s advantage. Fairness and justice are the bedrock of our legal system, and John has made a career ensuring that his clients’ rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the law.
When entering litigation, you need someone in your corner who knows what to expect and how to deal with it. You have one chance to present your case in the best possible light – John understands this better than most litigators and will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible result
Credentials
- University of New Brunswick, Bachelor of Laws, 1991
- Call to the Ontario Bar and LSO member since 1993
- Certified Specialist in Labour Law since 2006