DOUGLAS SMYTH

Settling disputes and solving legal problems are my job. Making my clients happy is one of the perks of the job.

In his over 30 years of experience in the litigation process and practice of law, Douglas Smyth has obtained insight and negotiation skills that have helped him provide timely and helpful advice to his commercial, institutional and individual clients on various commercial, contractual, personal and business matters. This extensive experience combined with his mediation training allows Doug to be an effective, results-oriented mediator.

Recently Doug was instrumental in negotiating and drafting the multiple agreements necessary to secure over 80 million dollars in financing on behalf of one of his institutional clients.

Doug is active in the local acting and music communities and enjoys acting for film and television, providing voice over talent for commercials and playing guitar and singing in his rock band.

Doug is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, the County of Carleton Law Association, the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce (past Director and Ambassador) and the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre Advisory Committee.

Direct Line:

(613) 696-1306 or
(613) 236-9442 Ext. 163

Assistant:

Lindsay Harrison ext. 149 lharrison@lmrlawyers.com

Doug practices in the following areas:

Institutional Law (responding to the multiple legal needs of large organizations)
General Business Law/Contracts / Leases / Financing Agreements/Construction Agreements
Civil Litigation (Commercial, Personal Injury, Construction, Employment, Human Rights)
Mediation
Entertainment Law

Little known fact: Doug was in the Rolling Stones music video that was filmed in Ottawa.