Larry Banack

Partner

Larry Banack is a highly motivated dispute resolution specialist and is frequently an appointed mediator/arbitrator. Larry's diverse caseload includes litigation involving real estate and business issues, professionals' insurance and discipline claims. He is counsel to a number of law firms, a variety of corporate and individual clients, and is general advisor to various government funds and professional associations.

Larry has been an elected Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada since 1995, and regularly publishes Banack's Bencher News to keep the profession informed of matters arising in convocation. He served as Chair of the Law Foundation of Ontario for 7 years. For three years he chaired a team that presented the Annual Institute of Continuing Education for the Ontario Bar Association. He serves on the Association's governing council and has been Chair of its civil litigation section.

Larry demonstrates a seasoned expertise while dealing with client intricacies and attending to their needs with innovation and motivation. He is often called upon to provide second opinions and to mentor others in the profession.

News

• Twelve KM Lawyers and Six KM Practice Areas Listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2010
• Larry Banack has been appointed Chair of the Board of Governors, Law Commission of Ontario
• Twelve KM Lawyers and Five KM Practice Areas Listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2009

Memberships/Affiliations

• Chair, Law Commission of Ontario
• Past Chair, Law Foundation of Ontario
• Elected Bencher since 1995/ADR Implementation, Hearing Panel Chair, Law Society of Upper Canada
• Member, Toronto Mandatory Mediation Committee
• Member, ADR Institute of Ontario, Inc.
• Member, Society for Conflict Resolution in Ontario
• Roster Arbitrator, Ontario Insurance Commission
• Past Chair, Ontario Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section
• Member, Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers Association
• Council Member, Ontario Bar Association
• Ontario Bar Association, 2001 Award for Distinguished Service
• University of Toronto Arbor Award - 2006
• Member, American Bar Association