Daniel Dooley

Founding Partner

Retired.

His legacy lives on—Dan helped shape the foundation of Dooley Lucenti LLP.

Known for his sharp legal mind and unwavering commitment to justice, Dan Dooley built a reputation as one of Barrie’s most respected litigators. As a founding partner of Dooley Lucenti LLP, Dan’s practice focused on complex commercial litigation, professional liability, and insurance defence. For over 40 years, he served clients with precision, professionalism, and a steady hand in high-stakes legal matters.

Dan was recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation—a distinction that speaks to his depth of knowledge and consistent delivery of results. He also served as a Deputy Judge in Small Claims Court for two decades, bringing his insight and fairness to countless cases throughout Ontario.

A graduate of Queen’s University Law School, Dan combined academic rigor with a practical, client-first approach. His leadership helped define the values that guide Dooley Lucenti LLP to this day.

Beyond the courtroom, Dan was deeply committed to community service. Through the Knights of Columbus, he led initiatives like winter coat drives for the Children’s Aid Society, and he was a regular supporter of causes that uplifted vulnerable families across Simcoe County.

Though now retired from practice, Dan’s impact endures—in the lawyers he mentored, the firm he helped build, and the countless individuals and businesses he served with integrity.

Dan’s work was never just about law—it was always about people. And that legacy remains at the heart of our firm.

 FAQs

  • Daniel Dooley focused his legal career on civil litigation, with significant experience in commercial litigation, estate disputes, insurance defence, and professional liability. Over the years, he also handled cases involving employment law, real estate disputes, wills and estates, and corporate matters. His litigation work earned him recognition as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario.

  • Yes. Daniel Dooley has authored and contributed to several respected legal publications and has been featured in media discussions on legal topics. His work includes articles in Canadian Underwriter, such as “Spoiling for a Fight,” where he discusses the complexities of spoliation allegations in litigation.  He has also contributed to Canadian Defence Lawyers: Hearsay and The Advocates’ Journal, addressing issues like municipal liability and the admissibility of apologies in court.  Additionally, Daniel was invited to participate in a CBC Radio discussion on the legal implications of apologies in the courtroom. To name a few.

  • 41 short years ago, in 1984.

  • Daniel brought sharp focus, discipline, and unwavering commitment to his legal career—but if you really wanted to see his passion in full force, you’d ask him about his teams. A proud supporter of the Chicago Blackhawks, San Francisco Giants, and Green Bay Packers, Daniel cheered just as fiercely in the stands (or from his couch) as he advocated in court. His love for the law ran deep—but his loyalty to those teams? Unshakable.

  • While Daniel has stepped back from active practice to enjoy a well-earned retirement, he remains close to the heart of our firm—and always appreciates hearing from those he’s worked with or impacted over the years. If you’d like to send a message, memory, or note of thanks, feel free to contact our office and we’d be happy to pass it along. We know he’d be touched to hear from you.

He built, he led, he served.
Now, a time to simply be.

Congratulations, Daniel.