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David G. Colford

Counsel

David G. Colford

Contact

TEL 514 393-3700

David joined the firm in 1980 after a career in teaching and became a partner in 1985. He practices commercial and corporate law in the maritime industry, with a focus on multimodal transportation, contractual disputes and litigation before civil and admiralty courts. He has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada on several occasions. As a course lecturer, he has taught admiralty and international maritime transportation law at the law faculty of McGill University and regularly speaks at conferences for industry professionals.

Education

Bar admission: Quebec Bar, 1980

McGill University, B.A., Honours Classics, 1972

McGill University, Diploma in Secondary Education, 1973

McGill University, LL.B., 1978

McGill University, B.C.L., 1979

Professional involvement

Canadian Maritime Law Association, former President

Community involvement

Member of the Grunt Club Inc.

Member of WISTA

Member of Jeunesse Maritime

Recognitions

Chambers Canada 2027, Senior Statesperson in Transportation: Shipping

Languages

English, French

Other interests

A horse enthusiast, David has practiced dressage and horseback riding for more than 25 years.