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Hesam (Sam)

Motevalli

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Queen Mary, University of London – 2012

Master of Arts (M.A.)

University of Toronto – 2010

Bachelor of Arts (B.A., hons.)

University of Toronto – 2008

Contact

✉ hmotevalli@dyerbrownlaw.com

✆ +1 416.622.4300

🖷 647.430.9288

Biography

Practice Areas

Recognition

THE NARRATIVE

Professional Experience

Hesam (“Sam”) joined Dyer Brown as an associate after being called to the bar in 2019. Sam graduated from York University with Distinction and received his J.D from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2018. At Osgoode, he was part of the Community and Legal Aid Services Program (CLASP) and Osgoode Hall Moot Team. During law school, his focus was on civil litigation through courses such as Civil Litigation 1 & 2, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Trial Advocacy, and Insurance Law.
At Dyer Brown, Sam practices civil litigation, specifically Insurance Defence, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. He vigorously advocates for his clients’ interest in tort matters in order to obtain the best results possible and achieve an early settlement. He thoroughly enjoys being in court and has appeared before the Licence Appeal Tribunal, Small Claims Court, Ontario Court of Justice, and Superior Court of Justice. When away from his litigation practice, Sam enjoys playing sports, travelling, and photography.
CORE FOCUS

Practice Areas

Insurance Claims Defence

Defending insurers and their insureds in personal injury, property damage, and coverage disputes, with deep expertise in Ontario’s insurance defence landscape.

Asset Protection

Protecting clients’ assets through proactive planning, dispute resolution, and strategic litigation in matters involving property, corporate interests, and personal wealth.

Strategic Litigation

Providing comprehensive litigation strategy across complex multi-party disputes, employing negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy to achieve optimal client outcomes.

ACCOLADES

Industry Recognition

01.

Chambers Canada

Band 1 Practitioner in Family Law & Private Wealth (2018–2024)

02.

Expert Listed

Consistently Recommended for Matrimonial & Family Law Litigation

03.

Best Lawyers

Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Family Law in Toronto (2022)

Academic Credentials

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law

B.A. Honours (History & Political Science)

McGill University, First Class Honours

Professional Admissions

 

✓ Law Society of Ontario

✓ Canadian Bar Association

✓ Advocates’ Society

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