Bio
Neal Altman joined Glaholt Bowles LLP after having practiced at a prominent national law firm.
Neal is an experienced litigator, who is committed to helping clients achieve their goals through effective and creative advocacy. Neal’s practice is focused on construction litigation and arbitration, as he assists clients in navigating a wide array of complex construction disputes. Neal has appeared before numerous courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court), Ontario Court of Appeal, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and the Landlord and Tenant Board.
In addition to advocacy, Neal places a strong emphasis on alternative dispute resolution, and has significant experience in negotiating favourable settlements for clients at mediation and in other forums.
Neal graduated from Western University in 2014 with an Honours Specialization in Political Science, subsequently obtaining his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2017. Neal was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2018.
Memberships
- Toronto Lawyers Association: Member, Board of Directors, Construction Law Editor – Toronto Law Journal
- Canadian Bar Association: Member, Construction and Infrastructure Section Young Lawyers Committee
- Ontario Bar Association: Member
- Society of Construction Law North America: Member, Board of Directors
- The Advocates’ Society: Member
- Toronto Construction Association: Member
Representative Work
- Acted for general contractor in arbitration related to P3 hospital project
- Acted for design build contractor in claims related to P3 rail project
- Acted for owner of mixed-use commercial residential development in arbitration related to construction deficiencies
- Acted for owner of mixed-use commercial residential development in claims relating to design deficiencies and construction delays
- Acted for owner of retirement residence in claims related to budget overruns and construction delays
- Frequent counsel for other lawyers respecting alleged professional negligence in handling of construction law matters