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David Freedman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Queen’s University, with advanced degrees in law from Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB), University of Oxford (MA), and University of Cambridge (PhD). His academic and professional work centers on trusts, wills, estates, and fiduciary law, with a focus on elder law and estate litigation. He practices law at Wagner Sidlofsky LLP in Toronto, integrating his legal practice with academic research.
Education:
- LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
- MA, University of Oxford
- PhD, University of Cambridge
Research and Teaching: His expertise spans Elder Law, Trusts and Fiduciary Law, Estate Litigation, Civil Procedure, and Trial Advocacy. His teaching philosophy emphasizes foundational legal principles and their real-world application, ensuring students grasp the law's practical implications.
Publication Trends: His recent works and presentations highlight trusts and estates litigation, judicial procedures (e.g., summary judgment), and legal challenges affecting the elderly, such as long-term care and capacity disputes.
Scientific Awards:
- Certified Specialist in Estates & Trust Law, Law Society of Upper Canada
Professional Memberships: Affiliated with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), The Advocates Society, and The Frontenac Law Association. Additionally, he served as Associate Dean, Graduate Studies & Research (2016–17) and directed the Elder Law Clinic.
