Thomas G. Heintzman, O.C., Q.C., FCIArb

Welcome To Heintzman ADR:

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10 Apr

Thomas Heintzman is offering ADR services from new premises.  Heintzman ADR is located at Arbitration Place, The Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario.

Heintzman ADR will offer you and your clients efficient and effective dispute resolution services based on over 40 years’ experience in complex commercial disputes and construction law.

Arbitration Place provides hearing and meeting rooms in a modern environment, offering the latest technology combined with convenient breakout facilities, court reporters, catering facilities, secretarial assistance to accommodate a wide variety of needs.  It is an ideal place to conduct mediations and arbitrations.  For more information see www.arbitrationplace.com.

Helping you with ADR solutions

You may contact Tom Heintzman to discuss his potential appointment as an arbitrator or mediator, or if you have any questions about ADR and the dispute resolution process.

 Please contact Thomas Heintzman at Heintzman ADR:

Email:              tgh@heintzmanadr.com
Office:             416-848-0203

How To Use This Site:   

This site is organized to help you find the information you may require.  Please click on the headings to find the following information:

  • About Thomas Heintzman: 
    Contains detailed information on his career, background, areas of expertise, landmark cases, etc.  This information can be used to assist in your decision as to whether his experience is appropriate for your matter.
  • About Alternative Dispute Resolution: 
    This section contains information about mediation and arbitration and the advantages of these forms of dispute resolution.  Also included are draft agreements relating to the retention of an arbitrator or mediator.  These drafts are not presented as final agreements, but to identify the issues that should be considered in finalizing an agreement.
  • About Articles on Recent Cases:
    Under this heading you will find discussions and analyses by Tom concerning recent court decisions relating to arbitration, mediation and construction law.  The articles are also organized by subject matters, so you may conduct your search by category of subject matter.  You can also use the search button at the top of the home page to find articles on specific subjects.
  • About Construction Law:
    You can link to Tom’s construction law site at www.constructionlawcanada.com.  As the author of Heintzman and Goldsmith on Canadian Building Contracts, Tom has a particular interest and expertise in construction law.

The analysis of cases found on both websites offers a comprehensive resource for you to keep up with ADR and Construction law.  Please note that discussions and articles represent Tom’s personal views and do not constitute legal advice.

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Is A “May Arbitrate” Clause Mandatory Or Permissive?

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20 Apr

What is the meaning of an arbitration clause which states that a dispute “may be determined by arbitration”?   Does the clause mean that the arbitration process is permitted but not mandatory?  Or does the word “may” mean that the parties do not have to have a dispute, but if they do, the arbitration clause applies? [...]

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Filed Under: Interpretation, Limitation Period

Who Decides If There Is An Appeal From A Court Order Requiring Arbitration: The Parties Or The Court?

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12 Mar

One of the first issues that can arise in a dispute is whether arbitration or court proceedings must be pursued. The issue will often arise from a motion by a defendant in the action.  The defendant will bring a motion to stay or dismiss the action on the basis that the dispute must be arbitrated. [...]

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Filed Under: Appeal, Arbitration Agreement, Stay of Arbitration or Action

Does A Mediation Agreement Suspend The Limitation Period Or The Period To Set Down A Lien For Trial?

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26 Feb

An agreement to mediate is often found in arbitration and building contracts. Yet, the impact of mediation upon court or arbitral proceedings is uncertain. Does an agreement to mediate mean that, until the mediation occurs, there is no cause of action and therefore there is no entitlement to commence arbitration or an action?  In that [...]

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Filed Under: Arbitration Agreement, Limitation Period, Mediation

Is An Agreement To Mediate Enforceable?

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18 Feb

A recurring issue in arbitration and construction law is whether an agreement to mediate is enforceable. That is because an arbitration or building contract may contain a clause imposing an obligation to mediate before arbitrating. If the agreement to mediate is enforceable, that likely has certain consequences.  The limitation period is likely not running and [...]

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Filed Under: Arbitral Tribunal, Challenging, Challenging and Setting Aside an Award, Competence, Mediation, Negotiation

Is A Third Party Obliged To Bring Its Claim Under An Arbitration Agreement?

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13 Feb

A recurring issue in arbitration law is whether a third party is bound to assert his or her claims by way of arbitration, even though the third party is not a party to the arbitration agreement. In Yaworski v. Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, the Alberta Court of Appeal recently held that, where a limited partnership [...]

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Filed Under: Stay of Arbitration or Action
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