The Biking Lawyer
Dave Shellnutt
Dave is a fierce advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries and those in need. He practices Human Rights, Disability, Personal Injury, Anti-Racist, and Employment Law.
Himself a survivor of violence, Dave knows all to well what it means to personally go through recovery and navigate sometimes unforgiving systems. Dave is uniquely qualified to represent survivors of violence and other injured people as a result of this shared experience. He is thankful for his recovery and is determined to use what he has learned to help his clients.
As a fierce litigator Dave advocates on all fronts for his clients. In the courts, with insurers, with treatment providers, and with the state actors, like the City and Police, where necessary. From beginning to end, you can rely on Dave to advance your claim to the best possible resolution.
Dave the Cyclist
Dave fell in love with cycling while growing up in the Thornbury/Collingwood area, riding up and down the Niagara Escarpment on the road and through the trees. From there he went to university and then to West Africa where he found a calling in human rights activism. He now applies that fierce activism to the law and helping injured cyclists.
As a year round bike commuter, cycling across the City of Toronto, rain, snow, or shine, Dave is intimately aware of the challenges faced by cyclists. He advocates for more people to embrace biking as a fun and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. However, he is also there to support cyclists when they need help.
As a litigation lawyer at a boutique personal injury, employment, disability and human rights law firm, Dave fights for cyclists every day. He represents cyclists in disputes with insurance companies, negligent car drivers and municipalities to ensure his clients get the health care and compensation they deserve.
Legal Services & Workshops
Dave offers around the clock free emergency legal advice. No matter the size of accident or issue, he is always willing to help. Contact him at or (647) 725-7751.
Dave is a bike law specialist but practices in many areas of Personal Injury and Human Rights Law. He and his teammates are responsive and knowledgable. They will assist you with getting the immediate benefits you need, as well as the long term compensation you are entitled to by law.
Violence and it's impact are not uniform, but as a survivor himself Dave is the thoughtful advocate you need on your side. He is compassionate and discreet in how he handles very difficult cases.
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Contact Me
If you have any questions for me or just want to get in touch, feel free to contact me.
1200 Bay Street
Suite 604
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 2A5
(416) 969-1810 or (647) 725-7751
(647) 725-7751
(416) 969-1815