Don Bourgeois
About Don Bourgeois
Don Bourgeois is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2020. Don Bourgeois is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Gaming Law
Current Firm: Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Education: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LL.B., graduated 1981
Location: Toronto, ON
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