Josh Valler completed his articles at a local law firm in Barrie and worked there as an associate upon his call to the Ontario Bar. Joshua practices in the areas of general civil litigation and employment law. Born and raised in Barrie, Josh graduated with honours from the J.D. program at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. He previously obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from York University, where he majored in Law and Society.
Prior to practicing law, Josh worked in various capacities for the Federal Government, including roles as a Special Assistant to the Member of Parliament for Barrie, a Legislative Assistant to a Senator, and as a Special Assistant to the Minister of National Defence.
During law school, Josh was a student to the Regional Senior Justice for the Ontario Provincial Court in Ottawa where he was responsible for assisting the Court with research on complicated legal issues. He continued in the public service, taking on the role of Special Assistant to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice in addition to his legal studies.
Josh has appeared at both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as well as the Ontario Court of Appeal on a wide range of complex legal matters.
Josh has received several awards, including recognition by Best Lawyers Canada in 2025 as “One to Watch”, for his work in employment law.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters and their dog, Tonka. Josh has also taken on leadership roles with various community organizations across Barrie, including serving most recently as the Vice-Chair of the MacLaren Art Centre and as a Vice Chair of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.