Simon obtained a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of British Columbia in 1988. He then obtained an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia in 1992.
Prior to joining Davis in 1994, Simon was a judicial law clerk in the British Columbia Supreme Court.
General Areas of Practice
Simon's practice encompasses:
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commercial litigation
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arbitration
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judicial review
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administrative and regulatory law
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civil injunctions
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dispute resolution and opinion work in his specialized areas of practice
He has appeared at all levels of the B.C. Supreme and Federal Courts.
Real Property Matters
Simon acts in disputes involving the sale of land, commercial lease disputes, property tax appeals, trespass, nuisance and the rectification and interpretation of charges on title.
Environmental Law
Simon acts in a variety of environmental regulatory matters, but specializes in contaminated sites matters involving the Environmental Management Act. He has acted in a number of civil cost recovery claims, as well as defending clients in administrative proceedings and challenging the decisions of regulatory officials before administrative tribunals and by judicial review in Court.
Municipal Law
Simon has acted for and against municipal governments in regulatory disputes. He specializes in cases involving land use planning, including zoning, development permits and subdivision approval.
Forestry Law
Simon acts for clients in a number of forestry-related matters including contractor disputes, regulatory disputes and defences, logging trespass and civil injunctions involving protesters.
Aboriginal Law
Simon advises clients on aspects of aboriginal law including aboriginal right and title, the duty to consult and the regulatory and statutory provisions applicable to First Nations.
