Areas of Practice

Ronald H.A. van der Steen practices in a wide variety of legal areas, including business law, construction law, litigation, real estate, family law and wills and estates.

Biography

Prior to obtaining a law degree, Ron worked as a professional engineer and was involved in a number of capital work projects involving a number of technical and legal aspects. Prior to attending law school, Ron became a member of the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario Inc. in 1993. When his interest in the legal field grew, he attended the University of Windsor where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree. He established his own practice in Oakville for two and a half years before becoming a partner in Kyle & van der Steen LLP in 2001.

Education

• 1997 Ontario Bar Admission
• 1996 Bachelor of Laws Degree, University of Windsor, Ontario
• 1995 Mediation Training conducted by Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Faculty of Law, Univserity of Windsor
• 1992 Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada Inc.
• 1990 Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
• 1986 Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
• 1983 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

Professional Associations

• 1998 Law Society of Upper Canada
• 1993 Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada Inc.
• 1990 Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
• 1988 Ontario Association of certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), Certified Engineering Technologist, Civil Discipline

Community Activities and Accomplishments

• Professor, George Brown College, Toronto - Business Law
• Director of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, member since 1998
• Speaker "Legal Issues and Digital Media", Digifest 2002, Design Exchange, March 2002
• Knights of Columbus, 4th degree
• Whiteside Award Winner for contributing to the community - 1996
• Actively plays organized soccer and studies Ju-jitsu
• Scouts of Canada, Leader
• Member of the Royal Canadian Legion