Paul has lived in and around London for most of his life. In 1967, he obtained his B.A. from the University of Western Ontario where he concentrated on the computer sciences and made the Deans’ Honour Roll.

After working for a number of years in the computer industry, with IBM and other companies, Paul returned to London as part owner of a small business. He then returned to law school and graduated in 1978 with his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario. Since his call to the Bar in 1980, Paul has practised law in London, moving with his law partner of more than 20 years, Brian Phillips, to join the Cohen Highley corporate/commercial, real estate and estate practice team in early 2001.

Paul’s practice has focused on corporate/commercial and business law where his broad business background and experience have proved invaluable. He has extensive experience in various forms of business start-ups, purchases and sales of businesses, reorganizations, financings, shareholder and partnership agreements and dispute resolution, and preparation and review of contracts. His practice has also covered many areas of real estate law, including purchases and sales and mortgaging of residential and commercial properties, and leasing. Paul’s estate practice has included wills, business succession planning, corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, trusts and administration of estates.

Paul has been a member of the Middlesex Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and an active member and participant in several local not-for-profit organizations. Paul is married and has three children, and his hobbies include training and competing in dog agility.