Dyer Brown LLP

PARTNER

William G.

Woodward

Education

Bill Woodward obtained his (Hon) B.A. from
the University of Waterloo and his LL.B from
The University of Western Ontario.

Contact

✉ wwoodward@dyerbrownlaw.com

✆ +1 519.673.1100 ex. 231

🖷 519.679.6108

THE NARRATIVE

Professional Experience

Bill joined Dyer Brown as an articling student in 1986 after obtaining his (Hon) B.A. from the University of Waterloo and his LL.B from The University of Western Ontario. Upon being called to the Bar in 1988, Bill established his practice with a focus on Insurance Law. Over the course of his 20 year tenure with Dyer Brown, Bill has expanded his litigation practice into areas of Bodily Injury, Accident Benefits, Director’s and Officer’s Liability, Property and Business Loss Claims. An experienced litigator, Bill became Partner in 1995 and currently serves as one of the firm’s Managing Partners.
“Dyer Brown’s strength lies in its ability to provide clients with sound and practical legal advice on a personal level. At Dyer Brown, this mandate serves as the foundation in the way we approach our practice, our clients and the way we work with one another as a team.” – William G. Woodward
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.

Commercial Litigation

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.

Fidelity & Surety

Representing insurers and bonding companies in fidelity bond claims, surety disputes, and contractor default matters across Ontario.

Municipal Defence

Defending municipalities and their employees against claims of negligence, civil liability, and constitutional challenges in Ontario courts.

Personal Injury

Advocating for individuals injured through negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and product liability, to secure fair compensation for our clients.

Professional Negligence & Medical Malpractice

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

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