Daniel Silla

Associate

Daniel practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on professional liability, construction law, product liability, coverage, and fidelity insurance.

Prior to joining FCL LLP, Daniel practiced at boutique firm specializing in insurance defence litigation, where he acted for clients in a diverse range of matters involving motor vehicle accident, construction, occupiers’ liability, commercial general liability, product liability, and property damage claims. He has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, where he has experience with contested motions, Small Claims Court trials, and assisting senior counsel with jury trials.

Daniel graduated from Queen’s University Law School, where he was the recipient of the Queen’s Law Prize for the highest standing in Patent Law. While at law school, he volunteered at Queen’s Legal Aid and earned a certificate in International Public Law from the Queen’s Bader International Study Center in the United Kingdom. Daniel completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology at York University, where he graduated as a member of the Dean’s Honour Roll.

Education

• Queen’s University, J.D., 2017
• York University, B.A. (Hons), 2012

Call to Bar

• Ontario, 2018

Memberships

• Ontario Bar Association
• Canadian Bar Association

Publications

• “Two-And-Out, Eh? Canadian Fraud Recovery for American Fidelity and Subrogation Claims Professionals” ABA Fidelity & Surety Law Committee Newsletter (Fall 2023)