Daniel Anthony
About Daniel Anthony
Daniel Anthony is a lawyer based in Ottawa, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2021. Daniel Anthony is recognized in the following practice area:
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Smart & Biggar
Education: University of Toronto, JD, graduated 2004 and University of British Columbia, B.Sc. Cell Biology and Genetics, graduated 2000
Location: Ottawa, ON
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