Expertise
- Bar Admissions:
- Education:
- Western University (2023) JD (Distinction)
- McMaster University (2020) MA (Philosophy)
- McMaster University (2018) BA (Honours - Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law)
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Herschel W. Chaiet (he/him)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Herschel maintains a broad litigation practice, including commercial litigation, professional liability, infrastructure, real estate, and public law matters.
Herschel has acted for public and private companies, regulated professionals, and individuals in civil, administrative, appellate and arbitral proceedings.
Herschel graduated with Distinction from Western University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to studying law, Herschel completed a Master of Philosophy at McMaster University, where he wrote his master’s thesis on constitutional interpretation and presented his philosophy papers at international philosophy conferences.
Herschel proudly balanced his studies with work as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Navy.
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Coscarella Dentistry Professional Corporation v Harvey
Counsel to a dental professional in an appeal of a contractual dispute.
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Hussain v Reid’s Heritage Homes Ltd
Counsel to a condominium developer in successfully resisting an application for relief from forfeiture of a real estate deposit.
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1000262581 Ontario Inc v 2694248 Ontario Inc
Counsel to a real estate developer in defending a claim relating to the allocation of capacity at a wastewater treatment facility.
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Elgamal v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Counsel to a physician in a judicial review of a disposition by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
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Counsel to the plaintiffs, Paul Taylor and Karen Young, in an appeal from a trial judgment arising out of a motor vehicle collision. We successfully upheld the judgment on appeal.
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Counsel to a construction company in disputes regarding a large-scale infrastructure project.
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Phyxiat Courier v Liquor Control Board of Ontario and Trillium Supply Chain Inc
Counsel to a defendant concerning a dispute alleging negligence in supply chain management.
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Annapolis Group v Halifax Regional Municipality
Counsel to the plaintiff in an action concerning alleged de facto expropriation, misfeasance in public office, and unjust enrichment relating to the plaintiff’s efforts to develop its lands within the Halifax Regional Municipality. Successfully represented the plaintiff at the Supreme Court of Canada with the Court clarifying the test for de facto expropriation and concluding that our client’s claim for de facto expropriation could proceed to trial.
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The Advocates’ Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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An Update on the Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure
Lenczner Slaght is keeping a close eye on the latest news regarding the proposed civil justice reforms in Ontario. In the past month, the Civil Rules Review Working Group, alongside judges and lawyers with diverse practices, have presented their perspectives on the Phase 2 Consultation Paper. In this blog, we summarize the key takeaways from two significant presentations.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes 10 New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool with the addition of 10 exceptional associates.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Summer Student Class of 2022
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent with the addition of 12 exceptional students.
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Aoife Quinn, Jonathan McDaniel, Herschel Chaiet, and Cat Blair appeared as judges at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law's Hamish Stewart Cup, a criminal-constitutional moot for first-year students.
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2025 Snapshot: Through the Lens of Lenczner Slaght
We’ve released our 2025 Snapshot, highlighting the most significant developments, decisions, and trends in litigation from the past year across 21 practice areas. Reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026 through the lens of our expert litigators.
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Law Society of Upper Canada Prize (2023)
Western University, Faculty of Law
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Baker & McKenzie Award in International Business Transactions (2023)
Western University, Faculty of Law