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Called to the Bar
  • Ontario, 2019
Education
  • J.D., University of Western Ontario, 2018
  • M.A., Carleton University, 2015
  • B.A., Carleton University, 2013
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Dylan Dilks

Associate
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Construction
Corporate & Commercial

Dylan Dilks is an Associate in the Construction Law Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Dylan has significant experience in successfully representing his clients in the Ontario Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, in all steps in civil proceedings from pleadings to trial to enforcement.

He has an established reputation for finding practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Dylan practised as a commercial litigator at a multi-service law firm in Ottawa. His practice is devoted to construction and commercial litigation.

Outside of practicing law, Dylan can be found at the local concert venue, quoting Seinfeld far too often, and trying to improve his golf game.

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Experience

Construction

  • Represented a general contractor in a change order dispute worth over $250,000 in an adjudication under the Construction Act.
  • Represented a custom home builder at trial concerning non-payment under an improperly terminated contract.
  • Represented a subcontractor and resisted a motion for security for costs brought by the general contractor.
  • Represented contractors and subcontractors in construction lien proceedings.

Commercial Litigation

  • Represented a tenant under a commercial lease and obtained an order to inspect the formerly leased premises.
  • Represented an assignee of a debt and obtained summary judgment.
  • Represented mortgagees and obtained default judgment.
  • Assisted creditors to enforce judgments (writs, garnishments).

Estate Litigation

  • Represented an attorney for property and personal care and resisted a motion to stay an order at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Ontario Court of Justice and Tribunal Experience

  • Successfully defended, at trial, an individual charged under s. 78.1 (cell phone while driving) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented individuals and contractors in proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice, including proceedings under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Building Code Act, and the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented landlords in contested evictions under the Residential Tenancies Act at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Defended employers in proceedings under the Human Rights Code at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
  • Honourable Mayer Lerner QC Award for Civil Litigation

Construction

  • Represented a general contractor in a change order dispute worth over $250,000 in an adjudication under the Construction Act.
  • Represented a custom home builder at trial concerning non-payment under an improperly terminated contract.
  • Represented a subcontractor and resisted a motion for security for costs brought by the general contractor.
  • Represented contractors and subcontractors in construction lien proceedings.

Commercial Litigation

  • Represented a tenant under a commercial lease and obtained an order to inspect the formerly leased premises.
  • Represented an assignee of a debt and obtained summary judgment.
  • Represented mortgagees and obtained default judgment.
  • Assisted creditors to enforce judgments (writs, garnishments).

Estate Litigation

  • Represented an attorney for property and personal care and resisted a motion to stay an order at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Ontario Court of Justice and Tribunal Experience

  • Successfully defended, at trial, an individual charged under s. 78.1 (cell phone while driving) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented individuals and contractors in proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice, including proceedings under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Building Code Act, and the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented landlords in contested evictions under the Residential Tenancies Act at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Defended employers in proceedings under the Human Rights Code at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
  • Honourable Mayer Lerner QC Award for Civil Litigation
Community Involvement
  • Pro Bono Ontario

Dylan Dilks is an Associate in the Construction Law Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Dylan has significant experience in successfully representing his clients in the Ontario Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, in all steps in civil proceedings from pleadings to trial to enforcement.

He has an established reputation for finding practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Dylan practised as a commercial litigator at a multi-service law firm in Ottawa. His practice is devoted to construction and commercial litigation.

Outside of practicing law, Dylan can be found at the local concert venue, quoting Seinfeld far too often, and trying to improve his golf game.

Read More +
Experience

Construction

  • Represented a general contractor in a change order dispute worth over $250,000 in an adjudication under the Construction Act.
  • Represented a custom home builder at trial concerning non-payment under an improperly terminated contract.
  • Represented a subcontractor and resisted a motion for security for costs brought by the general contractor.
  • Represented contractors and subcontractors in construction lien proceedings.

Commercial Litigation

  • Represented a tenant under a commercial lease and obtained an order to inspect the formerly leased premises.
  • Represented an assignee of a debt and obtained summary judgment.
  • Represented mortgagees and obtained default judgment.
  • Assisted creditors to enforce judgments (writs, garnishments).

Estate Litigation

  • Represented an attorney for property and personal care and resisted a motion to stay an order at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Ontario Court of Justice and Tribunal Experience

  • Successfully defended, at trial, an individual charged under s. 78.1 (cell phone while driving) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented individuals and contractors in proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice, including proceedings under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Building Code Act, and the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented landlords in contested evictions under the Residential Tenancies Act at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Defended employers in proceedings under the Human Rights Code at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
  • Honourable Mayer Lerner QC Award for Civil Litigation

Construction

  • Represented a general contractor in a change order dispute worth over $250,000 in an adjudication under the Construction Act.
  • Represented a custom home builder at trial concerning non-payment under an improperly terminated contract.
  • Represented a subcontractor and resisted a motion for security for costs brought by the general contractor.
  • Represented contractors and subcontractors in construction lien proceedings.

Commercial Litigation

  • Represented a tenant under a commercial lease and obtained an order to inspect the formerly leased premises.
  • Represented an assignee of a debt and obtained summary judgment.
  • Represented mortgagees and obtained default judgment.
  • Assisted creditors to enforce judgments (writs, garnishments).

Estate Litigation

  • Represented an attorney for property and personal care and resisted a motion to stay an order at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Ontario Court of Justice and Tribunal Experience

  • Successfully defended, at trial, an individual charged under s. 78.1 (cell phone while driving) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented individuals and contractors in proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice, including proceedings under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Building Code Act, and the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Represented landlords in contested evictions under the Residential Tenancies Act at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Defended employers in proceedings under the Human Rights Code at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
  • Honourable Mayer Lerner QC Award for Civil Litigation
Community Involvement
  • Pro Bono Ontario
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario, 2019
Education
  • J.D., University of Western Ontario, 2018
  • M.A., Carleton University, 2015
  • B.A., Carleton University, 2013
Affiliations
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Additional Publications:

  • Author, “Injunction Basics”, Construction Comment, March 2022
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