Eric Anthony Blau, BES, LL.B

Lawyer    Toronto, ON  (416) 670-0800   eablau@gmail.com


Eric is a motivated and hard-working lawyer with a passion for civil and criminal litigation. He is experienced in areas including contracts, income tax, CBSA taxes and duties, corporate law, and wills and estates. He has a thorough understanding of issues in urban sustainability and in his spare time, enjoys doodling on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


Professional Experience

Trianta Longo LLP, Lawyer Present

  • Assisted clients through alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration 
  • Defended clients' entitlement to accident benefits following denials by their insurers 
  • Disputed threshold challenges and liability issues raised in tort claims by insurers 
  • Independently corresponded with clients to obtain regular status updates

Acosta Legal Services Professional Corporation, Lawyer 2015 – 2016

  • Represented clients on a variety of civil and quasi-criminal matters 
  • Appeared before the Superior and Ontario Courts of Justice for clients charged with offences under the Criminal Code, and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 
  • Obtained awards for clients who could not afford a trial in motions for summary judgment
  • Prepared applications on behalf of clients under The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Thompson Dymond, Student-at-law 2014 – 2015

  • Provided strategic advice regarding compliance with various statutes and regulatory regimes, including the Income Tax Act, the Canada Business Corporations Act and its provincial equivalent, as well as the Excise Tax Act 
  • Prepared minute books and drafted articles of incorporation for Medical and Dental Professional Corporations and ensured compliance under their respective governing bodies 
  • Drafted Notices of Objections responding to penalties and interest imposed on restaurants and other businesses regarding allegations of unreported income by the CRA 
  • Assisted litigation lawyers with conducting initial client consultations and communicating with opposing counsel

Cohen Sabsay LLP, Law Student 2012 – 2013

  • Assisted with discovery and trial preparation at the small claims court with respect to civil and criminal litigation 
  • Researched and prepared legal memoranda for lead counsel in areas including disputes between landowners, unlawful dismissal and allegations of fraud 
  • Reviewed, analyzed and summarized factums, pleadings and other materials submitted by parties

Skypower Global, Summer Law Student 2009 – 2012

  • Reviewed terms of draft contracts regarding finance, design, construction, installation and operation of international solar projects, in order to identify legal issues and to communicate their significance to senior staff 
  • Consolidated tracking terms and amendments to hundreds of land leases for large utility and commercial scale solar projects 
  • Surveyed Google Earth Pro to obtain up-to-date data on zoning, as well as the state of rural transport and energy infrastructure, which reduced engineers’ lengthy travel to rural areas


Romet Ltd., Fire Safety & Recycling Coordinator Summer 2008

  • Ensured compliance with provincial standards regarding fire and safety procedure plans under the Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention Act for a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and residential gas meters 
  • Planned and coordinated the plant’s recycling and disposal initiative, which prevented the waste of usable materials and generated additional revenue


Education and Recognition

University of Leicester, UK,    2010 - 2012 

LL.B Second Class Honours

  • 2011 University of Leicester Debate Competition Finalist 
  • 2010 University of Leicester Moot Court Competition  Semi-Finalist

York University, Toronto, ON, 2006 - 2010 

Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies

  • Area of concentration: Environmental Management, Policy, Resources and Conservation


Languages

French Immersion Bilingual Certificate from Langstaff Secondary School, obtained July 2005

Interests

Jeopardy!, Craft beer, Travel, Cooking, Camping, History, First aid training

Volunteering

  • Judge at 2011 University of Leicester Client Consultation Competition 
  • Skypower Global 2011 Public Information Consultant

Extra Curricular

  • Member of softball league with Toronto Sport and Social Club
  • Regularly assist with family business, Detailz Couture, event furniture rentals for social and corporate occasions 

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