THE NARRATIVE
Professional Experience
Barry Fick joined Dyer Brown as an articling student in 1976 after obtaining his (Hon) B.A. from the University of Winnipeg and his LL.B from The University of Western Ontario. Upon being called to the Bar in 1978, Barry established his practice with Dyer Brown until 1985 when he left the firm to commence his own private practice. In 1999, Barry returned to Dyer brown to resume a thriving practice in General Litigation, with a focus on Corporate Commercial and Estate Litigation, Labour & Employment, Personal Injury and Family Law.
“Dyer Brown is both service and practically oriented. We always look at the big picture. We are acutely aware of the realities of litigation, assess the strengths and weaknesses of our cases, and provide a lot of practical reasoning when advising our clients.” – Barry C. Fick
CORE FOCUS
Practice Areas
Skilled negotiators and experienced trial lawyers, committed to achieving the best possible results for our clients through aggressive and thorough representation across all levels of Ontario courts and arbitration panels.
Representing both employers and employees in workplace disputes, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights matters, and employment contract negotiations throughout Ontario.
Navigating complex estate disputes, will challenges, guardianship matters, and estate administration with sensitivity and precision in Ontario courts.
Providing thoughtful and strategic counsel in divorce, custody, support, and property division matters, with a focus on achieving fair and lasting resolutions for families.
Advocating for individuals injured through negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and product liability, to secure fair compensation for our clients.
Holding professionals accountable for failures in duty of care, representing clients in claims against doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals.
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