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David Orsborn, KC is a lawyer based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. David has been practicing since 1979 (47 years of experience) and is a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador bar. Currently practicing at Cox & Palmer.

David B Orsborn, KC

Counsel at Cox & Palmer
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Called to the Bar: 1979
Practising

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Hon. David Orsborn, KCCounselNewfoundland & Labrador,St. John'sPhone:709-570-7297Email:Download V-CardPDF ProfilePRACTICE AREASAlternative Dispute Resolution Hon. David Orsborn, KCCounselNewfoundland & Labrador,St. John'sPhone:709-570-7297Email:Download V-CardPDF Profile The Honourable David Orsborn is Counsel at Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office. He rejoined his former firm Benson Buffet in 2021 after his retirement from the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. David, together with H. James Puddester, Q.C., founded Benson Buffet in 1981.David spent 27 years on the Supreme Court, including 5 years as Chief Justice. He brings to the firm not only his experience from his time on the bench but also his background as a Chartered Accountant and as a senior executive in hospital administration.David has extensive experience in judicial dispute resolution and has helped many litigants settle their claims without requiring formal adjudication. He looks forward to meeting the need for alternative dispute resolution and helping parties resolve their disputes in a fair and efficient manner.

Bar Admissions

Newfoundland and Labrador
active · Called 1979

Education

Dalhousie University Medal in Law, 1979 (first place in graduating class)
Dalhousie University
Memorial University – B. Comm (1st Class Hons.)

Contact Details

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Languages

English French Hindi Farsi Persian German

Quick Facts

Years of Experience
47 years (since 1979)
Status
Practising
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