Jeff Wilker focuses his practice on land use law and routinely develops novel approaches to resolve complex legal problems. The provision of top-shelf legal guidance to his clients is a hallmark of his practice. Jeff acts on cutting-edge matters and prides himself on his ability to “think outside of the box.”
Jeff’s practice involves all aspects of municipal and planning law, including land use litigation, expropriation, environmental and constitutional matters. He appears before Municipal Councils, at provincial tribunals such as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and in the Courts, on behalf of municipalities, public agencies, corporations and private individuals. He is the Town/Township solicitor for a number of municipalities.
Jeff was recognized by his peers for inclusion in The Best LawyersTM in Canada 2020 in the field of Real Estate & Municipal Law.
Professional Accreditations and Affiliations
• Listed in The Best LawyersTM in Canada since 2013
• Martindale-Hubbell® Ranked Lawyer
• Canadian Bar Association – Municipal and Environmental Law Sections
• Advocates’ Society
• Ontario Expropriation Association
• First Amendment Lawyers’ Association
• Past President of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
• Officer and Director of Phi Delta Phi (Ontario Society)
• Past Board member of the High Park Curling and Lawn Tennis Club