Deborah A. Humphreys
Partner
- Wills and Estates
- Real Estate
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- General and Commercial Litigation
- E-commerce and the Internet
- Family Law
- Hospital, Institutional and Not-for-Profit Organizations
Deborah Humphreys combines corporate law, commercial and residential real estate, estate law, and family law in her practice. Her clients range from new business owners to established institutions, and she particularly enjoys advising businesses on risk management issues. Deborah has extensive experience in corporate bylaw preparation, and review for non-profit and charitable organizations. Currently, one of Deborah's focuses is training Directors for Boards of non-profit organizations. She enjoys working with Boards to understand the significance of their role in leading their organization.
Deborah provides practical advice about estate planning and administration, and has substantial experience in all aspects of estate litigation.
Deborah combines her solicitor's practice with general litigation including debt collection, security enforcement, construction liens injunctions and agency work for Foreign Receivers and Foreign Estate Trustees. She handles difficult and complex cases with insight and integrity. Her track record, and excellent rapport with clients, was ranked 4.5 out of 5 in Martindale Hubbell, an international legal directory..
Deborah has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Studies from Lakehead University graduating with First Class Standing, and an LL.B. from the University of Windsor. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993. She joined Weilers in 1994 and became a partner in 1998.
Deborah's community work includes serving on the Committee for Elder Abuse, seeking to advance the rights of the elderly. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay Business Women's Network, Thunder Bay Executives, Development Thunder Bay, an economic development organization (a branch of the City of Thunder Bay), as well as the Board of the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre, an organization supporting start-up technology businesses, and the Board of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
Currently, Deborah is working on adding mediation to her repertoire of skills and offers her mediation services to deal with contract disputes, estate litigation, corporate disputes, and matrimonial separation disputes.
Direct Line: (807) 625-8894
Fax: (807) 623-4947
Email: wmnlaw%23com|dhumphre
