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Derek* draws on his graduate studies in communication to develop a winning case and on his many years of public speaking to articulate it persuasively. Derek worked two jobs while attending law school, where he won several course prizes. His determination makes it§ possible to develop solutions for his clients’ legal problems. Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Derek completed his articles at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, serving as a judicial law clerk. His experience at the Court showed him what it means to be a great advocate and that it is possible to succeed even in the toughest cases. You want Derek on your side. .

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Derek Knoke (he/him)

is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.

Derek has a broad civil litigation practice, with a particular focus on appealscommercial litigation and defamation.

He also regularly defends physicians in medical malpractice and professional liability matters.

Derek is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, where he won several course prizes. Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Derek served as a judicial law clerk for judges of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

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  • The Advocates' Society

  • Canadian Bar Association

  • Ontario Bar Association - Member-at-Large of the Entertainment and Media Section

  • 2024 Snapshot: Through the Lens of Lenczner Slaght

    Lenczner Slaght launches our 2024 Snapshot, which highlights the most significant developments, decisions, and trends in litigation from the past year across 20 areas of expertise. Reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025 through the lens of our expert litigators.

    February 1, 2025

  • Keeping Up With Health Law

    Derek Knoke was invited to share his expertise at the OBA's call in series titled Keeping up with Health Law. Derek discussed the recent decision in Zimmerman v McNaull.

    Derek Knoke | September 15, 2021

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