About Angelo

Angelo has what is traditionally called a commercial litigation practice and, with the advent of alternative dispute resolution methods, is now also commonly referred to as a commercial dispute resolution practice. Whether through the court litigation process, or by way of mediation, arbitration or mediation-arbitration, Angelo is equipped to help his clients resolve legal disputes arising from business contracts, corporate transactions, accounting matters, the sale and supply of goods and services, shareholder and partnership relations, commercial leases, construction projects, real estate developments and transactions, commercial insurance claims, competition and solicitation of customers by departing employees, unsecured and secured loan transactions, and insolvency matters.

Angelo is adept at dealing with complex factual and legal cases and at developing appropriate and effective strategies for protecting and promoting his clients’ interests.

Angelo also has ADR Institute of Canada accredited mediation training certification provided by the ADR Learning Institute. Angelo draws on his wealth of experience practicing commercial dispute resolution, and his mediation training certification, to provide mediation services. To learn more about Angelo’s mediation services go to https://scottpetrie.com/mediation-services/

Professional History

• Advocates LLP, Partner (2011-2020)
• Cohen Highley LLP, Partner (1998 – 2011)
• Cohen Highley LLP, Associate (1991 – 1997)
• Cohen Melnitzer, Articling Student (1989 – 1990)

Education

• LL.M.: Western University, 2010
• LL.B.: Queen’s University, 1989
• B.A.: University of Toronto, 1986

Professional Activities

• Member (Current)
  • Middlesex Law Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Law Society of Upper Canada
• Member (Past)
  • Lambton Law Association
  • Construction Law Section Executive, Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
  • International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy Professionals
  • Middlesex Law Association Board of Trustees
  • Advocates Society
  • Insolvency Law Section, Ontario Bar Association
  • South Western Ontario Chapter, Credit Institute of Canada
• Professional & Community Involvement
  • Past Director, London and Area Food Bank
  • Past Director, Vanier Children’s Services
  • Law Society of Upper Canada, Lawyer Mentorship Program
  • Law Society of Upper Canada Bar Admission Examination Tutoring Program
  • Faculty of Law, Western University, Student Moot Court Competition Judge
  • Faculty of Law, Western University, Student Bargaining/Negotiating Competition Evaluator
  • Faculty of Law, Western University, Advanced Legal Research Course Mentor
  • Faculty of Law, Western University, Advanced Civil Practice Guest Instructor
  • London and District Construction Association, Construction Law Course Instructor

Speaking Engagements

• Ontario Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Guest Speaker
• London and Area Insolvency Group, Guest Speaker
• Advocates Society, London Court House Series – Tackling the Tough Case, Guest Speaker
• Middlesex Family Lawyers Association, Guest Speaker
• Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute, London Chapter, Guest Speaker