My Approach
Disputes are inevitable, particularly during the long term exchanges of goods and services typical of construction projects.
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Disputes test leadership, vision, and values.
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Disputes can be functional and constructive when managed quickly, thoughtfully, and well, but deeply destructive if mismanaged or ignored. Dysfunctional interaction cannot be allowed to become normalized.
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What is required instead is active, continuous engagement in a well-designed and managed dispute resolution process- before, during, and particularly after a dispute arises.
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I am committed to that process.
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I am committed to principled and efficient dispute resolution.
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Duncan W. Glaholt​
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J.D., University of Toronto
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C. Arb., FCIArb., Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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Recognition
"One of Canada's most highly recommended construction lawyers”
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– LEXPERT 2019
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“Lawyer of the Year – Alternative Dispute Resolution”
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– Best Lawyers 2019
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“Duncan Glaholt is 'the dean of construction law' in Canada,
as both a 'pre-eminent counsel' and a 'very prominent' construction and engineering arbitrator and mediator.”
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– Who’s Who Legal 2019 (Construction)
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“Duncan Glaholt is a well-known expert in complex dispute resolution. He is a highly regarded mediator and is regularly engaged in energy and infrastructure disputes.”
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– Who’s Who Legal 2019 (Mediation)
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“Duncan Glaholt boasts an outstanding construction law
practice and is widely regarded by peers as 'one of
the best construction lawyers in Canada.'”
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– Who’s Who Legal 2019 (Construction)