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Catherine DiMarco has nearly 20 years of construction and general civil litigation experience.
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in construction law, with a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine provides practical guidance on the pursuit or defence of claims, managing risks during contract negotiations, and assisting with project delivery plans.
When disputes arise, she represents different sectors of the construction industry on claims, or on the defence of claims. These sectors include owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as well as design and engineering professionals.
Clients appreciate her ability to distill and prioritize key issues and salient facts that arise in complex construction disputes. Her practical and creative approach to dispute resolution is guided by both business drivers and legal remedies.
Catherine has also defended public authorities, including municipalities, in matters involving allegations of negligent design, supervision and inspection.
She regularly attends at the Superior Court of Justice and before arbitrators on a variety of construction and civil matters.
Catherine is recognized by the Best Lawyers of Canada™ as a leading lawyer in construction law and as a leading practitioner by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. In 2019, Catherine was selected to become a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America. The CLSA Fellowship is limited to 1,200 practicing lawyers worldwide, and Catherine’s selection as a Fellow speaks directly to the depth of her experience and her accomplishments.
In addition, Catherine is the past-chair and executive member of the Ontario Bar Association Construction and Infrastructure Law Section, and a Member-At-Large of the Canadian Bar Association Construction and Infrastructure Law Section. Previously, she served as a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Canadian Construction Association.
A frequent speaker at industry and client seminars, Catherine has also taught on construction law at the George Brown College School for Architectural Studies and Construction Management and Trades. Catherine is a former volunteer with ProBono Ontario, assisting low-income Ontarians in addressing legal problems that interfere with their ability to lead secure, healthy, and productive lives.
Expertise
- Construction,
- Commercial Litigation,
- Bond Claims,
- Construction Disputes,
- Construction Insolvency,
- Construction Insurance Coverage and Defence, including Professional Liability Coverage,
- Construction Litigation,
- Deficiency Claims,
- Delay and Loss of Productivity Claims,
- Lien Claims,
- Mediation, Arbitration, Adjudication and Litigation of Construction Disputes,
- Procurement/Tender Disputes,
- Product Liability and Construction Materials-Related Claims,
- Professional Negligence Claims,
- Trust Claims
