John De Vellis, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Energy
Partner
Practicing business since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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John De Vellis is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Energy. John has over 24 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Energy
- Handles Business, Employment, and Energy matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About John De Vellis: John De Vellis is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Energy. John has over 24 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
John's practice areas in the U.S.
John concentrates on business, employment, energy, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Energy
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General
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HOA
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Litigation
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Education
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Business cases nationwide
John takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
John takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
John takes energy matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
John takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
John takes government matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
John De Vellis, business attorney serving the U.S.
John De Vellis is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Energy. John has over 24 years of legal experience. John works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
John's multi-faceted practice includes commercial litigation, condominium law, labour and employment law, education, professional negligence, and energy law. His experience includes everything from counseling investors in major fraud cases to serving clients in wrongful-dismissal suits.
As a member of the firm's Renewable Energy law practice, John has represented customer and industry groups in hearings before the Ontario Energy Board. He assists renewable-energy developers with corporate issues, commercial agreements, land acquisition, and regulatory issues pertaining to the Ontario Power Authority's Feed-inTariff (FIT) program. The FIT program is North America's first comprehensive and guaranteed, pricing structure for energy generated from renewable sources.
John joined the firm in 2006 after spending three years with another firm practicing civil litigation and corporate/commercial law, and one year as legal counsel to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, which is a consumer rights organization based in Ottawa.
John is a lawyer with a strong attachment to the community. When in law school, he spent eight months working at a legal aid clinic in Toronto's Parkdale community, and he currently offers his time to a Long-Term Disability and Employment Law Clinic run by Wellspring, a not-for-profit organization that helps cancer patients. He has also volunteered with Pro Bono Law Ontario, which provides legal counsel to those who can't afford representation. In addition, he is on the board of a community-run daycare centre, and he coaches young soccer players.
John has also spoken on such topics as Social Media in the Workplace and has been a guest judge for students at Osgoode Hall Law School and Sheridan College and a guest instructor at Humber College.
John graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2002. Prior to law school, he earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from York University, and a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto. He has worked as an Economist with the Ontario Ministry of Finance.
How John handles business matters
John's multi-faceted practice includes commercial litigation, condominium law, labour and employment law, education, professional negligence, and energy law. His experience includes everything from counseling investors in major fraud cases to serving clients in wrongful-dismissal suits. As a member of the firm's Renewable Energy law practice, John has represented customer and industry groups in…
Who John represents
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and energy matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where John studied and practices
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 2000
York University
B.A. Hons. · 1995
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Ontario
2002 · ACTIVE
John studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Hons. in York University.
Law school and academic background
John completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Hons. in York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association
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Locations
John De Vellis's office in Toronto
John's primary office is at 250 University Avenue, Suite 700, Toronto, ON, M5H 3E5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire John De Vellis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John De Vellis
How much does it cost to hire John for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside the area?
John evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside John's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with John?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new business clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.