Where can we help you?
Areas of Practice
Real Estate Law
The expertise of Thomas Davis Law extends across both residential and commercial real estate sectors. Thomas Davis offers top notch advice and services to help his clients purchase and sell their homes, cottages and offices and whilst also helping clients to capitalize on their opportunities, manage risk, and resolve any disputes that may arise. The practical advice he provides, based on years of experience handling all types of real estate matters, assists our clients in making the informed legal, personal and business decisions critical to their successful and happy purchase or sale of real estate.
Corporate Law
Whether you are in the early stages of business creation, or you are a growing company looking for legal assistance on any of your corporate matters, or you are an established business preparing for expansion, restructuring or sale, Thomas Davis Law turns experience into tangible results, while utilizing forward-thinking strategies to contribute to your ongoing success.
Thomas Davis Law helps businesses and organizations with legal services relating to set-up, acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, employment issues, corporate records and other contractual affairs.
Wills and Estate Law
Thomas Davis is an expert in Wills and Estate matters, his vast depth of experience and vast breadth of knowledge in this area of the law. Planning Wills and Estates includes consideration of a wide range of personal, family and legal issues. His practice can help you set up Wills, Estates, Trusts and other tools that help you preserve wealth and shift it to your beneficiaries in the way you want. At Thomas Davis Law we can guarantee you will not be forced to wait months before receiving a draft of your will for review. Our process is efficient, thorough and streamlined to provide you with peace of mind in short order.
Here your entire Estate is carefully considered, including family businesses, real estate holdings, income properties, trusts, charitable entities, pension funds and insurance strategies to provide a comprehensive view of all your options.
While thorough and well-considered estate planning for every individual can ensure to some extent that your property is distributed in line with your sincere wishes after your death, unfortunately, even the best plans can sometimes fail and disputes regarding an estate can arise even prior to a death.
Legal issues regarding Trusts, Estates and Powers of Attorney can often result in contentious and resource-consuming litigation and can cause deep rifts in families. Thomas Davis Law is able to provide its clients with experience and understanding and we strive to help every client resolve any disputed estates in the most amicable and efficient way possible to limit the effects on your family while preserving or establishing your rights and the assets of the Estate.
Employment & Labour Law
Thomas Davis Law realizes that whether you’re an employee or an employer, in this world of increasingly complex employment relationships, it is crucial to provide clients with constructive and practical legal services as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Thomas Davis Law understands that litigation is not always the best solution. We encourage and facilitate the negotiation of fair resolutions whenever possible. Should attending court be necessary, Thomas Davis is ready, able and willing to assist you in a professional and effective manner before all levels of court, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Thomas Davis is also able to provide advice and representation with regards to termination of employment, the interpretation and/or preparation of offers of employment, employment contracts, severance agreements, collective agreements, human resource policies and notices of termination, and to provide advice and representation with regard to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Municipal Law
Thomas Davis Law regularly provides advice and opinions to our municipal clients in Northeastern Ontario in connection with the Municipal Act and other legislation, procedural and governance matters, privacy legislation, municipal by-law enforcement and issues arising from the general operations of a municipality. This also includes drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial contracts, attending Council and other committee or staff meetings to provide opinions and make presentations on legal issues as required. Some of the specific tasks Thomas Davis can assist with include: municipal tax sales, land use planning and development, representation at the Ontario Municipal Board, other Provincial Tribunals and the Superior Court of Justice, enforcement of Building Code Act violations and property standards violations, general and specific advice and representation relating to employee hiring, discipline and dismissal, advice and services with respect to municipal property acquisitions and dispositions, expropriations and highways, advice with respect to environmental legislation , and the handling of matters that have resulted in litigation before the courts.
Civil & Commercial Litigation Law
Thomas Davis Law can provide clients with advice and representation through the entire process of taking a case through court. Thomas Davis will obtain real, measurable results for individuals and businesses. Our lawyers recognize that sometimes the only option to resolve a dispute is to go to court and in those cases Thomas Davis has the experience and expertise needed. He also understands, however, that sometimes, the best litigators avoid litigation altogether and that a trial is not always in our client’s best interest. Thomas recognizes the pressure of the expense, risk and uncertainty associated with trial. We have a long track record of achieving early resolution of claims without the unnecessary expenditure of time and resources. Our goal is to find the straightest line possible to the best resolution of your case.
Thomas Davis Law has the knowledge and experience to assist with any legal challenges our clients face related to the construction industry. Thomas Davis can provide advice to builders, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, universities, suppliers, and financial institutions on a wide range of issues related to construction law and liens.
Construction Law
Thomas Davis represents clients in negotiation, mediation or arbitration hearings for all construction-related matters, as well as providing advice and assistance with construction and real estate litigation including: Construction liens, bonding claims, Breaches of contract, Building code disputes, Construction delays, Construction disputes, Deficiency claims, Design defects and Negligence claims.
Immigration Law
Our office provides legal services to families and individuals relating to permanent residence, citizenship, visitor visa, work permit, study permit issues.
Criminal Law
When facing legal charges, Jaimee Washburn stands by your side by providing strong and experienced representation in cases ranging from minor offenses to serious charges. Rely on our team to protect your rights and advocate for your defense.
Thomas J. Davis
Originally from London, in 2014, Thomas and his wife made the move “up north” to the North Bay & Callander area out of their love and admiration for the beauty of this region and the outdoor lifestyle that comes with it. Since making the move, Thomas and his wife have set down deep roots and are now raising a beautiful family together; in an area that they and their children love.
Prior to working in North Bay, Thomas attended Queen’s University where he majored in Classical Studies and graduated on the Dean’s Honors List with a Bachelors of Arts Honors Degree. Following his adventures at Queens University, Thomas attended the University of Western Ontario School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. After he obtained his Juris Doctorate, Thomas spent his articling period with a large regional law firm in London. In addition to Thomas’ academic endeavours, Thomas served as a Naval Intelligence Officer in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves for over 7 years. He also competed for both the Queens and Western Varsity Track and Field teams where he obtained provincial and national rankings and Academic All Canadian status.
In 2014 Thomas joined the firm of Valin Partners LLP wherein his practice encompassed many areas of the law. In 2023 Thomas made the decision to strike out on his own path and formed Thomas Davis Law, where Thomas is not only able to continue to provide exceptional legal expertise and services, but do so with greater efficiency and effect. Thomas’ practice includes a range of focuses including Employment and Labour Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Wills, Estates and Estate Litigation, Municipal Law, Corporate Law and Immigration Law.
While at work, Thomas and his team of experienced law clerks are strong, determined, creative and detail-oriented with an intense focus on creating the best results in the most cost-effective manner for their clients. Tapping into their extensive experience in many facets of the law, either at court or in the office, Thomas and the team have consistently proven that most disputes can be settled with effective and fierce advocacy and skillful negotiation. While Thomas never underestimates the risks or costs of going to court, when that is the only option, he will not hesitate to use his years of experience to vigorously advocate for his clients’ interests. Thomas is experienced in appearing at all levels of court and administrative tribunals
When Thomas is not at the office you will find enjoying time with his family or hunting with his beloved German Shorthaired Pointers, Jupiter and Luna.
Jaimee L. Washburn.
Jaimee is a lawyer at Thomas Davis Law in Kapuskasing and North Bay. Her practice includes Criminal Defence, Civil Litigation, Real Estate and Wills and Estates. Jaimee has represented clients at the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court and Landlord and Tenant Board.
She completed her Undergraduate Degree in Criminology as a Dean’s List Honour student and she received the J.W. Trusler Proficiency Award, the highest honour in her program. While obtaining her Undergraduate Degree, Jaimee volunteered with various local organizations and travelled to the Dominican Republic to teach English to young students.
Jaimee went on to obtain her law degree from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in Thunder Bay, Ontario. During her time in law school, she served as the Vice President of Communications for the Equality at the Law Society.
Jaimee is currently on the Board of Directors for the Crisis Centre. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling to destinations around the globe, remain active by running, hiking, and playing hockey, and enjoys spending time with her dog, Ellie.
Jaimee is happy to assist clients across Northeastern Ontario.
Christine M. Nickel
Christine practices in the areas of Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Wills & Estates. She is very attentive to the needs of her clients and works diligently to achieve desired results.
Christine completed her law degree at Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom. During her time abroad, she actively volunteered her time to the Pro Bono Society and Student Bar Society. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Christine earned her Masters degree in Legal Studies from Carleton University in Ottawa.
After being called to the Bar in 2017, Christine chose Muskoka as the place to start her career. From a young age, she developed a love for the area, spending summers at her family cottage on Lake Vernon.
Christine practiced law for many years in Muskoka and surrounding areas before she and her family decided to settle on the beautiful shores of Trout Lake in North Bay.
When not in the office, Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, trail walks with her dogs, water sports and travelling.
