David Lawrence Cameron,
A.R.C.T, B.A, B.C.L, LL.B
Certified Arbitrator & Mediator (UdeS/IMAQ)
Retired Judge of the Court of Quebec,
Civil Division
Dispute resolution neutral with 40 years of professional experience in the fields of construction and infrastructure law, shareholder disputes and insurance law, including 15 years as a judge in the Court of Québec.
Email: david@cameronadr-prd.com
About David L. Cameron
David L. Cameron is a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator (UdeS/IMAQ) and a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec with extensive professional experience in construction and insurance dispute resolution. Recently retired as a judge of the Court of Québec, where he served for 15 years in the Civil Division and the Administrative and Appeal Division, David has a rich background in civil, consumer, tax and commercial law, as well as extensive experience in deciding appeals from administrative tribunals.
Prior to his judicial appointment, he developed and maintained, over a 24-year tenure, a litigation and dispute-resolution practice, most notably in the construction and insurance fields, and in business law, including shareholder disputes.
His early graduation from the Royal Conservatory of Music ((U of T) A.R.C.T 1975) led him to the study of languages and linguistics (York University, 1979 B.A.) and then to the Law Faculty of McGill University (1983 B.C.L-LL.B.).
He communicates naturally in French and in English, presiding, participating and drafting in a bilingual context to ensure that all parties have the comfort of easy and effective communication. He is trained in both Quebec Civil Law and Common Law.
In January 2025, David joined the dynamic team at litige Forseti, a leading dispute resolution boutique.
“My new colleagues at Foresti are stellar litigators as well as excellent mediators and arbitrators. I am thrilled to be joining in this new collaboration where I can continue to grow my ADR practice and add value, as well, for the benefit of Forseti’s clients as legal counsel.”
- David L. Cameron
Services
As a negotiation facilitator, mediator, and arbitrator, David aims to implement fair and efficient dispute resolution by designing, with the parties, the optimal process, managing the case and, where mandated as an arbitrator, presiding an adversarial process leading to the arbitrating award.
Principled Negotiation, Facilitation & Mediation
Selecting from a spectrum of approaches, including: integrative, evaluative, and distributive.
Designing and implementing the process, facilitating agreement by assisting parties in identifying their needs and finding effective ways to fulfill them.
Arbitration
Implementing a case-managed process leading to a fair and efficient hearing.
Upon completing of the hearing, rendering a well-reasoned arbitration award in a timely and cost-efficient manner for effective homologation.
Approach
Proportionality & Efficiency in Dispute Resolution
As an independent and impartial neutral facilitator, David is dedicated to tailoring the process to the specific problem at hand, ensuring cost-efficiency and effectiveness.
David aims to resolve conflicts, assist in preserving and rebuilding relationships, or, if necessary, arbitrate the matter at hand.
Process Design
Whether the chosen mode of dispute resolution is facilitation, mediation, arbitration, or a combination of these, each situation requires a specific approach and procedure to achieve results efficiently.
This approach optimizes valuable human and financial resources. The design process is collaborative, setting the tone for constructive exchanges and beneficial outcomes.
As counsel, David seeks to provide added value for clients.
Because of his judicial experience, he can provide both legal expertise and insight into the way the case will be seen by a judge.
Expertise
Insurance Coverage
& Liability
Construction &
Infrastructure
Corporate & Business Conflict
Prevention & Resolution
Resolution of liability issues of design professionals
Analysis of coverage, including primary and excess insurance and re-insurance
Evaluation of the duty to defend
Handling of all types of subrogation claims
Professional design and supervision errors and omissions
Resolving construction claims and conflicts among owners, builders, and project managers
Quantum and price determination, delay claims, and critical path analysis
Business conflicts such as those between suppliers and purchasers, franchisers and franchisees, manufacturers and distributors
Preventing and resolving corporate conflicts, including shareholder disputes with tax considerations
Employment conflicts involving executives and professionals
EXPERIENCE
Experience
2023- Present
Cameron ADR/PRD
Arbitrator and Mediator
With four decades of experience in general litigation, construction and insurance law, and shareholder disputes, David continues his practice as an ADR neutral in specialized fields.
2008-2023
Court of Québec, Civil Division
Judge
Served as a Judge of the Court of Québec in both the Civil Division and the Administrative and Appeal Division for 15 years.
1996-2008
Nelson Cameron Champagne
Founding Partner
Practiced litigation in various civil and commercial matters, with specialization in construction, insurance, professional liability, injunctions and oppression remedies, as well as arbitration and mediation.
1986-1996
Clark Lord Rochefort Fortier /
Clark & Partners/ Clark Woods /
Clark Woods Rochefort Fortier
Partner(1991-1996) &
Associate Lawyer (1986-1991)
Focused on litigation and dispute resolution in professional liability, construction, insurance law, and corporate commercial matters.
1984-1986
Martineau Walker (Now Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP)
Junior Associate
Focused on litigation, assisted with the early development of the ADR department.
Education
1979-1983
McGill University – Faculty of Law
B.C.L - LL.B
1976-1979
York University
Bachelor of Arts
1971-1975
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Associate Diploma
Memberships & Affiliations
