Professional Background

David Leck is an Associate in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP.

David’s practice focuses on all facets of the construction industry, acting for owners, general contractors, sureties, architects, engineers, design professionals and consultants. He advocates and advises on claims for delay, deficiencies, breach of contract and insurance matters, as well as construction lien and breach of trust actions. David also enjoys working with clients and subject matter experts on complex technical issues – always seeking to achieve a reasonable and cost-effective resolution.

Where disputes cannot be resolved, David has the experience and expertise to serve as a zealous advocate for his clients, having appeared regularly before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as various administrative boards and tribunals.

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar, 2019
  • Juris Doctor, Faculty of Law, Queen’s University, 2018
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Philosophy & Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2015

Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

Served as part of the legal team representing:

  • Public owners in Ontario in relation to claims arising out of the design and construction of several light rail transit projects.
  • A general contractor prosecuting and defending claims pertaining to the design and construction of a university lecture hall in Nova Scotia.
  • A general contractor defending claims pertaining to the design and construction of a condominium building.
  • An owner prosecuting claims arising from the renovation of a college facility in Ontario.
  • A supplier prosecuting and defending claims arising out of the design and installation of premium windows and doors.
  • An engineering consultant defending claims arising out of a geotechnical investigation for a condominium project.
  • Multiple general contractors and subcontractors defending claims arising from the design and construction of luxury custom homes.
  • A subcontractor prosecuting and defending claims pertaining to the design and construction of electrical utilities.
  • A subcontractor prosecuting and defending claims pertaining to the design and construction of private roadways.