TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/04/12 -- Davis LLP is pleased to congratulate Justin Mooney, a partner in the firm's Toronto office, for being named as one of the Lexpert® Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Justin was officially recognized during Lexpert's Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation last night at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

"Justin has consistently proven himself as a leader in the firm and in his community," says Robert Seidel Q.C., Firm Managing Partner of Davis LLP. "He continues to demonstrate his outstanding skills in delivering top quality work in various complex files, which has resulted in an admirable record of success. His volunteer and pro bono work for several community organizations serve as an inspiration to his colleagues and clients."

Justin's practice is focused on corporate/commercial and real estate. He provides advice to clients located in Canada and around the globe, including the United States, Japan and Europe. He is a trusted legal advisor to large companies and high net worth individuals, and is sought by other partners in the firm for real estate-related aspects of their matters.

Lexpert's Rising Stars is compiled annually with an advisory board of 32 lawyers who lead some of Canada's top law firms and corporations. It honours Canada's leading lawyers under 40, from law firms and in-house, and pays tribute to the rising stars of the legal community.

About Davis LLP

Davis LLP is a full-service national law firm with over 250 lawyers across Canada and in Tokyo, Japan(1). The firm has well-known and respected capabilities in core legal services, and is a leader in a number of niche markets. Davis LLP is described by Chambers Global as "a lean outfit that punches above its weight." The firm acts for Canadian and international clients, and is often involved in complex matters with an international dimension.

(1) Through its associate office, Davis & Takahashi.