John David Honsberger

John D. Honsbergerby John Honsberger. Published with Dundurn Press, 2004. Published to celebrate our 25th anniversary John Honsberger, a Toronto lawyer, editor and author, has produced a richly…Other BooksLaw Society of Upper Canada, 1797 – 1972(Toronto: Law Society of Upper Canada, 1972), pp. 121.The County of York Law Association: A History of the First Hundred Years, 1885 – 1985(Toronto: County of York Law Association, 1989), pp. 116.Oral Histories1983Private: John Honsberger423 PagesJohn David Honsberger’s career from articling through bankruptcy law expertise and legal education contributionsThe Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal HistoryOsgoode Hall, Toronto,Ontario, M5H 2N6, CanadaPhone Number(416) 947-3321Fax(416) 947-3447Emailinfo@osgoodesociety.caSign up for the Osgoode Society NewsletterGet the latest news and events delivered to your inbox.Sign Up© Copyright 2026 The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History.Privacy PolicyTerms of Service B.A. (Toronto), LL.B. (Osgoode Hall Law School), Q.C., L.S.M., of the Ontario Bar.Mr. Honsberger combines the practice of law, which is focused on bankruptcy and insolvency law, with writing in different areas of law, including its history and the legal profession. He was the founding and only editor of the Law Society of Upper Canada Gazette. In 1985 he was a first recipient of the Law Society of Upper Canada medal for outstanding service within the profession, and in 1998, was awarded the Mundell Medal by the Attorney General of Ontario for his contribution to legal literature. In 1999, the Law Society of Upper Canada named its archives reading room as the John Honsberger Reading Room. In 2000, he was the recipient of Award of Distinction from Toronto Lawyers Association.  John Honsberger was one of the original directors of the Osgoode Society.Osgoode Society Books by John D. Honsberger2004Osgoode Hall: An Illustrated HistoryBy: John D. Honsbergerby John Honsberger. Published with Dundurn Press, 2004. Published to celebrate our 25th anniversary John Honsberger, a Toronto lawyer, editor and author, has produced a richly…Other BooksLaw Society of Upper Canada, 1797 – 1972(Toronto: Law Society of Upper Canada, 1972), pp. 121.The County of York Law Association: A History of the First Hundred Years, 1885 – 1985(Toronto: County of York Law Association, 1989), pp. 116.Oral Histories1983Private: John Honsberger423 PagesJohn David Honsberger’s career from articling through bankruptcy law expertise and legal education contributions