John De Vellis

John’s multi-faceted practice includes condominium law, commercial litigation, labour and employment law and arbitration.

As a Partner in Shibley Righton LLP’s condominium law group, John acts for condominium corporations throughout south and southwestern Ontario on all aspects of condominium law including compliance and governance issues, general litigation including oppression applications, construction deficiency issues, arbitration of shared facilities disputes, and commercial matters such as contract review and drafting and general governance issues.

John is a frequent contributor to condominium industry publications and has spoken and taught on a number of condominium law topics. He is a member of the Canadian Condominium Institute (Toronto) and sits on its Education Committee.

John also has significant experience in employment law. He frequently provides advice to condominium corporations and other employers on a breadth of employment and labour law issues including those related to hiring and termination including wrongful dismissal, human rights and employment standards legislation.

John has appeared as counsel in arbitration and before all levels of court in Ontario including the Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal, as well as a number of administrative tribunals including the Ontario Energy Board and Licence Appeal Tribunal.

Arbitration Services

In addition to his counsel work, John has a Q. Arb. (Qualified Arbitrator) designation and is a member of the ADR Institute of Canada. John is available to serve as arbitrator for commercial, employment and condominium disputes including shared facilities matters.