Dhiren is a partner at Weaver Simmons. He was born and raised in Northern Ontario. He completed his MBA at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. He then obtained his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton where he received the New Brunswick Trial Lawyers’ Association and the McInnes Cooper Prizes in Trial Practice. Since being called to the bar in 2015, Dhiren has concentrated his practice primarily in the areas of family law, civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on personal injury and insurance law. He has appeared as counsel in jury & non-jury trials in the Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice as well as successfully appearing before the Ontario Court of Appeal and filing for Leave to appear at the Supreme Court of Canada.
It has always been Dhiren’s goal to practice in Northern Ontario and provide residents with access to justice. Dhiren is also a passionate football fan who will enjoy a round of golf when time permits. He has three young children and enjoys spending quality time with his family. Dhiren is also the co-host of the Off The Cuff podcast (links below).
Education:
- University of New Brunswick – Juris Doctor (2014)
- St. Mary’s University – MBA (2011)
- Nipissing University – Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (2009)
Memberships & Associations:
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- Sudbury and District Law Association – Past President (2020-2021)
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
- Ontario Bar Association Law Day Secondary School Mock Trial Coach – Lasalle Secondary School
- Canadian National Institute of the Blind – Volunteer
- University of New Brunswick Alumni Association