Background

Norm Letalik is a partner in our Toronto office. Norm was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1989 and the Law Society of England and Wales in 1998. Prior to practising law, Norm was a Law Professor at Dalhousie Law School (1980-1986) and the National University of Singapore (1986-1988).

Norm obtained a Master's Degree in Political Science (International Relations) from Kent State University in 1976, his Law Degree from Dalhousie Law School in 1979 and a Masters Degree in Law (with distinction) from Dalhousie Law School in 1980.

Areas of Practice

Norm practices in the fields of Product Liability, Maritime and Shipping Law and Gray Market Goods.

• The National Leader of BLG's Auto Industry Focus Group.
• The Toronto Regional Leader of the International Group.
• Norm is BLG's Managing Director, Professional Excellence. His responsibilities include the firm's recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluations, continuing education, knowledge management and professional development activities, which comprise BLG's Professional Excellence Program.

Rankings and Recognitions

• Recognized in the 2011 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (Litigation - Product Liability; Shipping and Maritime Law)
• Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada® 2012 (Product Liability Law)
• Selected by peers for inclusion in Who's Who Legal 2011 (Shipping and Maritime Law)
• Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management

Professional Experience

• Norm is the past National Head of the following Practice Groups: Product Liability; IT; International; and ADR. Additionally, he was the Toronto Head of the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the Aviation Practice Group.
• Norm was the Managing Partner of our office in London, England from 1996 to 1998.
• Norm has delivered numerous papers and presentations throughout the world and is the author of more than 50 publications in many areas of law.