About Us - Lawyers and Students at Law

Charles Edward John Bennett Ecclestone
Thomas Christopher Elliott John Ecclestone
Victoria Creighton
Dawn Quelch

Charles Edward John Bennett Ecclestone was born in Bracebridge, Ontario on 25 November 1946. He attended public school in his home town and high school primarily in Peterborough. After that he attended Trent University (B.Sc. [Honours] 1969), Queen's University in Kingston (LL.B., 1978; Ph.D., 1981) and he is currently working on a part-time basis to complete his LL.M. at Toronto's York University. John has practiced law in Kingston since July 1980. He now lives in Kitchener with his wife, Elizabeth Anne (Beth), and between them they have five children, all of whom are now independent adults ranging in age from 30 to 40, and nine grandchildren who are much younger!

There is very little which is not of interest to John. His special concerns range from duplicate bridge to politics to baseball to theoretical physics. He is never bored. (top)

Thomas Christopher Elliott John Ecclestone (Chris) was born in Peterborough, Ontario, but has lived in Kingston for as long as he can remember. He attended public and high school in Kingston, largely in French. Chris attended Loyalist College (A.E.C.1992 & E.M.C.A. 1992) after which he completed additional training to become a certified Paramedic.

Chris attended Law School at Queen's University in Kingston (LL.B. 2003), was called to the Bar in February 2004 and then joined his father John in practice in Kingston.

Chris lives in Kingston with his wife Tracey and their four children: Charles, Jennifer, Steven and Ryley. Chris' interests outside the practice of law include computers, Scouting, karate, and advocating for children diagnosed with cancer. (top)

Victoria L. Creighton Following her call to the bar in June 2009, after completing articles with us here at Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP, Victoria joined Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP as an associate.  Victoria was raised in Carleton Place Ontario, and now lives in the Thousand Islands area.  Victoria attended the University of Windsor (B.A. 2005) (LL.B. 2008).  During her time at law school Victoria was involved with the Student Law Society as a member of their social orientation committee, she was a member of the business team for the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues and was an active volunteer for Pro Bono Students Canada.  She also acted as the Family Law Project Student Coordinator during her last year of law school.  In her spare time Victoria enjoys running, reading, camping and hopes to one day get back in the saddle and return to equestrian sports.  An animal lover, Victoria also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the local Humane Society.   (top)

 Dawn Louise Livicker Quelch (Dawn) Dawn Livicker Quelch was born and raised in Atikokan, Ontario (west of Thunder Bay). Dawn received her undergraduate training at York University (B.A. Mass Communications/Political Science) and Centennial College (Post-graduate Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing). After working in the Canadian Publishing industry Dawn moved to Kingston to attend law school at Queen's (LL.B 2006). Dawn was a member of the Clinical Correctional Law Project and represented inmates at Bath and Millhaven institutions before the National Parole Board and the institutional disciplinary courts. Following law school Dawn articled with the Office of the Crown Attorney in Kenora, Ontario and gained valuable insight into aspects of aboriginal law and the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Gladue. Joining Ecclestone & Ecclestone in 2010, Dawn is eager to develop not only her criminal practice but to expand her practice into other areas of the law as well.