Rick A. Dilts

Rick A Dilts

“A quiet conscience makes one strong!” — Anne Frank

A principled, pragmatic, and seasoned lawyer with many years of experience, Rick’s area of expertise is in the complicated but captivating worlds of real estate and wills and estates. Rick has built a solid reputation for excellence based on honesty, integrity, and hard work.

Armed with an undergraduate science degree from University of Toronto, he pursued his legal studies and graduated in 1977 from the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa as a Medalist. He has practiced law since 1979 and was a partner at Morgan, Dilts & Toppari from 1985 to early 2018. He became an Associate with Martens Lingard LLP in Spring, 2018.  To better serve his clients, he moved to Daniel & Partners LLP in July 2022. He is currently a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association, Lincoln County Law Association (LCLA), and is a past Executive Member of LCLA, having served in that capacity for five years.

Rick believes in a healthy work-life balance and purposely looks for opportunity to create connections and serve the community in which he lives. A lifelong resident in the Niagara Peninsula, Rick has established deep roots and built strong bonds with his family, his church, and his friends. When his children were young, he was a Convenor of the Boys Basketball Division and a former President of Fonthill (Pelham Panthers) Basketball League. Satisfying his love of music, he has been an accompanist at Port Colborne Brethren in Christ Church for 55 years, a choir director for 43 years, and is a Music Director of several performing musical groups. He is a member of Port Colborne Brethren in Christ Church and was the Former Chair of the Board for 11 years. He is also a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Niagara Christian Community of Schools (Niagara Christian Collegiate). He is a past member and an honourary lifetime member of the Fonthill Rotary Club, a past member of the Executive of the Fonthill Rotary Club, Past Chair of the Rotary TV Auction, a Paul Harris Medal recipient of Rotary International, a past member of the Board of Directors of Big Sisters of Welland/Port Colborne, and former Niagara College Law Clerk Advisor counsel, a position he held for 10 years.

Bachelor of Science,

University of Toronto, BSc

Bachelor of Laws,

University of Ottawa, LL. B

Daniel and Partners is a well-established firm who I would highly recommend. I have personally worked with Sarah Draper to complete our personal and corporate wills along with a couple real estate transactions. Not only is Sarah experienced and knowledgeable, but she is also very personable and responsive... You can trust that she is in your corner and thorough throughout the whole process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sarah Draper to anyone I know, she is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Jeff
Wills & Estates Client
We worked with Brandon on the closing of our first house. Him and his assistant Florence were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and fast with getting everything sorted for us. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner and made the process very simple for us. We recommend them to anyone, you’ll be glad you called this firm!
John
Real Estate Client
Sarah Draper from Daniel and Partners LLP made amalgamating my two businesses an efficient and straightforward process. Her expertise and attention to detail were invaluable, guiding me through each step with ease. I highly recommend her for reliable, professional legal support.
Phanhmalay
Corporate Client
When it comes to choosing a lawyer for your closing, Matteson De Luca is undoubtedly the right person for the job. His expertise, combined with his exceptional communication skills and professional demeanor, make him a standout choice in the legal field. I have full confidence in Matteson's ability to deliver outstanding results and provide a seamless experience for anyone seeking legal assistance in real estate matters.
Tyler
Real Estate Client
I was referred to Lucianna Saplywy by a lawyer friend after I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It was a frustrating and scary time, I had sustained significant injuries and knew I need professional advice.  When I met with Lucianna, that is when the true healing began! Lucianna not only provided professional advice and representation, but referred me to the necessary medical professionals in order to efficiently treat my injuries.  Lucianna was companionate and I could talk to her about anything! I would highly recommend Lucianna to anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident. 
SR
Personal Injury Client

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