Overview
Paolo’s practice consists of a variety of legal disciplines, including criminal defence litigation, residential real estate transactions, civil litigation and administrative law. He has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, along with numerous boards and tribunals. Paolo is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa and the Carleton County Law Association.
He is actively involved in the legal community. Paolo is currently serving as the secretary for the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa. He has attended as a speaker at a number of legal conferences and seminars. Paolo is also an instructor with the Department of Laws at Carleton University where he has taught law since 2009.
When not in the courtroom or classroom, Paolo can be found outdoors enjoying a round of golf or running around on a soccer field.
Paolo can be reached at (613) 230-5787 ext. 306 or pgiancaterino@lmslawyers.com.
Practice Areas
Education & Qualifications
- Year of Call: 2007
- LL.B, University of Ottawa Law School
- Hon. B.A. Political Science, Brock University
Featured Work
Criminal Law
- Almost two decades of experience in building robust and strategic defense strategies, addressing the complexities and nuances of each case to ensure clients receive the best possible outcome.
- With a profound understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, he identifies and challenges breaches of civil liberty protections from state action such as unlawful searches and seizures, wrongful arrest/detention, and violations of the rights to counsel.
- Has appeared before numerous levels of courts and tribunals in Ontario and has vast trial experience in judge-alone and jury trials. He is often able to secure favorable outcomes for clients outside of trial, reducing potential legal consequences and preserving clients' reputations with the upmost of confidentiality.
