Find Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation

Stephen has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada since 2004. He has also been selected as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury Law in Ontario as a result of peer reviewed votes by both Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada. Stephen, a life-long resident of Burlington, is an avid sports fan who enjoys golfing and competitive hockey. He is married and has two children. After graduating from Law School on the Dean’s Honours List in 1989, S...

Geoff is one of Canada’s best-known trial and appellate counsel. The breadth of his experience is virtually unmatched among Canadian litigators. Early on in his career Geoff practiced criminal law where he gained invaluable courtroom experience trying to verdict among other cases, an even dozen murder trials. His practice evolved over a few years into the field of civil litigation where he went on to try to verdict over 250 jury and non jury cases and argue in excess of 100 appeals befo...

Kevin enjoys practising law and loves the challenges of civil litigation. He has broad experience in all aspects of insurance claims litigation, including personal injury, products liability, property losses, professional negligence, class proceedings, and coverage disputes. He is an expert in handling first-party accident benefits claims and disputes between insurers (loss transfer and priority disputes). Kevin is proud to assist many of the firm’s longstanding clients with tailored, p...

Tim is an experienced litigator recognized by both clients and his peers for his skillful handling of a broad range of insurance claims. Tim works in partnership with his clients, sophisticated litigants who appreciate his talent for quickly analyzing and assessing claims and bringing them to a prompt and fair resolution. He has defended financial advisors, insurance brokers, real estate agents, and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines. He has extensive experience in automobile insura...

Lisa is like a combination of Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson. She practices law with unbridled enthusiasm and is rattled by nothing. As the managing partner of SBA, Lisa leads by example, proving to every team member, there’s no challenge too great to be overcome with a smile. Oh, and a laugh, Lisa has a signature laugh! Lisa is a skilled litigator and problem solver. Clients trust Lisa because she brings a level head and a sense of calm to every situation, no matter how high the stakes. ...

Colleen Arsenault is a partner at Beard Winter LLP. She practises exclusively with the insurance group, dealing with tort matters encompassing disability benefits, motor vehicle accidents, property damage, occupier’s liability matters, product liability, construction, CGL issues, coverage issues, subrogation and general bodily injury claims. Colleen has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. Over the course of her career, she has conducted hundreds of...

Jordan joined the Gluckstein team in 2012 to carry out his articles-at-law. He graduated from York University in 2007. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Bond University in Australia and completed his Canadian Accreditation in 2012. Following his call to the bar in 2013, Jordan assumed his current position of an associate lawyer at Gluckstein Lawyers. Jordan’s practice is devoted to all areas of Personal Injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, including motor vehicle acciden...

Rick Aucoin is a partner at Beard Winter LLP with a wide range of litigation experience before all courts and tribunals. The focus of his practice is civil litigation with an emphasis on property, casualty, tort and negligence cases, commercial insurance, product liability and coverage issues. Rick’s practice also focuses on professional errors with a recent appointment to the preferred counsel list for the defence of lawyers in their professional capacity. Rick has been providing litig...

After undergrad at McGill in Anthropology and Environmental Science, Russell J. Bailey lived in Japan for three years teaching English on the JET Program. He came back to Canada, fell in love with British Columbia and tried to not get too badly hurt in Whistler for a season. Russell decided a change of career was in order and attempted the LSAT. That worked out to an LLB at UBC. His articles and first years of practice were at a plaintiff-oriented firm in Kamloops, Mair Jensen Blair. In 2007,...

As a shareholder and senior lawyer at Foster & Company, my broad-based litigation practice includes insurance defense, commercial litigation, complex multi-party actions, product liability, medical and professional malpractice and personal injury cases throughout the Maritimes. I have appeared at all levels of Court in New Brunswick as well as a number of administrative tribunals. After graduating from the University of New Brunswick with my Bachelor of Arts (1992) and Bachelor of Laws (1...

Melinda graduated with her LLB from the University of Western Ontario in 2002 and articled in London, Ontario with Harrison Pensa LLP. Following her call to the Bar in 2003, Melinda began working with Barbara Legate of Legate & Associates, a Plaintiff personal injury firm, where she was exposed to a variety of complex civil litigation files, including motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice and disability cases. In November 2005, Melinda relocated to Toronto, Ontario and continued wor...

Nigel practices general insurance litigation, primarily in personal injury defence, and leads our Defamation and Abuse Litigation groups. He finds creative solutions for clients in claims involving anything from occupier’s liability to nuisance to defamation. Meticulous preparation and strategizing have been the keys to Nigel’s success. He has extensive trial experience, appearing many times in the Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia. Nigel is passionate about educating ...

David practices general insurance defence litigation with an emphasis on the defence of dentists, hospitals and school boards in negligence and human rights claims. He also regularly defends businesses and municipalities in property damage and personal injury claims. David has experience appearing as counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada. In his administrative practice, David has defended matters before the Human Rights Tribunal, the Health Profes...

Michael has experience as counsel for several insurance companies and The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee but has now restricted his practice to the representation of accident victims and their families. Michael has authored publications on insurance law and has presented to other lawyers and representatives at The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee on subjects concerning benefit entitlements, the rights and responsibilities of insurers and accident victims. Practice Area: Pe...

Robert Ben dedicates his practice to representing and obtaining compensation for victims of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and serious orthopaedic and other injuries, as well as those who have suffered wrongful death. He represents clients throughout Ontario in cases that involve: Vehicular negligence (including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, ATV, snowmobile and boating accidents) Municipal liability (negligent road design, maintenance/repair, snow and ice removal) Day care and ...

Howard is devoted to helping injured victims obtain the financial security and the medical and rehabilitative services they need to return to the lives they led before they were interrupted by serious injuries. He has always been willing to fight for his clients’ rights all the way to trial, when necessary, even in the most complex cases. Howard strongly believes that personal injury lawyers have an added responsibility to give back to the community. Each year, he hosts the “Law S...

Chris Blom is an experienced insurance litigation lawyer with a practice that concentrates on insurance work in connection with both tort and accident benefit cases, including out-of-province and cross-border cases. Chris acts on behalf of claimants and insurers with respect to claims across Canada regarding all aspects of general insurance liability, including historical sexual abuse claims, class actions, motor vehicle accidents, fire loss, construction negligence, CGL claims, occupier&rsqu...

Lauren is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and a member of the firm’s Insurance Litigation group. Lauren began her practice in insurance defence litigation in 2000 upon her call to the bar. She continues to practice in the insurance defence field and has focused her practice on motor vehicle accident cases, nursing home litigation, institutional sexual liability and occupiers’ liability disputes. She has proven successful on numerous summary judgment motions and has appeared before t...

Richard M. Bogoroch is a highly regarded and accomplished personal injury lawyer. Mr. Bogoroch has over 29 years of experience and dedication to his profession, and is actively involved in the legal community. Mr. Bogoroch is a past Director of the Ontario Centre for Advocacy Training and a past Director of the Advocates’ Society. Mr. Bogoroch is also a past Chairman of the Canadian Bar Association - Ontario Provincial Committee on the Judiciary. He is also a member of the Metropolitan ...

Clive Boulton is a Partner in the Insurance and Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Clive has been practicing law since 1979, first at the Provincial Crown Counsel’s office in Vancouver to gain trial experience after finishing his articles. For two years he did exclusively trial work in Provincial and Supreme Court and spent six months doing jury trials. In 1981 Mr. Boulton entered private practice and has practiced in a variety o...

Ryan has a general litigation practice including both commercial and personal injury litigation. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants. Prior to founding his own firm, Ryan was a partner in the country’s leading litigation boutique, where his practice included representing doctors and other defendants in medical malpractice and personal injury cases, as well as a wide range of commercial litigation, including construction and employment law. Ryan has conducted many trials throughou...

Born and raised in Australia, Julianne left the Outback and her Vegemite to continue her legal studies in New Brunswick. Captivated by the Canadian climate, Julianne decided to make the Great White North her permanent home. But don’t let her bright smile fool you: like most native Australian species, Julianne is lethal. Clients appreciate that Julianne gets straight to the point. Her litigation style is direct and matter of fact, which makes Julianne well suited for claims involving fra...

Second to none, Fiona is the B in SBA. For 16 years Fiona worked on Bay Street, where she broke barriers by being the first female partner, and then the first female Chair, in the insurance group. Fiona brought the same values with her when she came to SBA. Throughout her enduring career, Fiona has been consistently energized by her clients and the relationships she has built with them. She thrives on social interaction, whether it be with her clients or with her fellow and opposing lawyers. ...

Heidi R. Brown is a partner at Bogoroch & Associates LLP and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993, and practised for seven years as counsel to the Children’s Lawyer, Ministry of the Attorney General for the Province of Ontario where she represented the legal interests of children in various litigation matters.Since joining Bogoroch & Associates LLP in November of 1999, Heidi has exclusively prac...

Patrick Brown was called to the bar in 1993 and is an owner and partner of the firm. Having practiced personal injury in Ontario for over 25 years, his cases have involved children, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, biking/cycling injury, boating, daycare and camp negligence, drowning, road disrepair, and motor vehicle collisions. In addition, Patrick has extensive experience advocating for those suffering from hospital negligence and medical malpractice. He is one o...

Liane holds a JD from the University of Windsor and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph. She was called to the Bar in 2013.Liane is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death c...

Kimberley has over 20 years of litigation experience and focuses her practice on serious personal injury claims and medical malpractice. She has many years of experience working for insurance companies and now uses her skills to advocate for individuals making claims for injury. She is experienced with all injury claims including traumatic brain injuries, fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and medical negligence. She has conducted trials at the Court of Queen’s Bench and appeared before...

Kate Cahill is a personal injury lawyer, whose focus is primarily on medical malpractice cases, including claims arising from obstetrical negligence, surgical negligence, nursing negligence, emergency room negligence, medication errors, missed diagnoses and delayed diagnoses. Kate’s medical litigation practice extends to representing people who have suffered injury as a result of defective medical devices or surgical implants. Kate’s personal injury litigation practice also involv...

Paul’s advanced advocacy skills both inside and outside of the courtroom have led to him being recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation . Paul has proven himself a fearless advocate by a number of successful trial outcomes over the years, including a recent $11.5 million judgment for medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy against a negligent doctor as well as a recent judgment against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the d...

Brian Cameron completed his LLB at Western University and was called to the Bar in 2001. He joined Oatley Vigmond in 1999 and became a partner in 2008. Brian is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, and has been listed in Best Lawyers in Canada since 2017. Brian has acted as co-counsel on several cases at the appellate level in Ontario that has resulted in significant gains for Plaintiffs injured in motor-vehicle collisions in Ontario. He has been an invited speaker at conferences invol...

Nicholas is a partner in the Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law. Nicholas is a member of McKercher’s Health Law Practice Group and Insurance Defence Practice Group. His practice concentrates on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous professionals in legal actions and regulatory matters, including lawyers, physician...

It is my greatest privilege to guide clients through the legal system, towards recovery for injury and wrongful death claims. Whether the losses stem from motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, unsafe premises, or defective products, the damages are personal to every client and their families. From our first meetings, to the resolution of a claim, I bring an empathetic and principled approach to ensure my clients are well prepared for each step along the way. In the summer of 2021, I mo...

Maddy’s practice involves representing plaintiffs in class actions involving institutional abuse, environmental issues, pharmaceutical and product liability, Crown liability, privacy breaches, and a variety of other systemic issues. Maddy has a law degree from the Schulich School of Law (2010) and a Master of Law from Cambridge University (2014). She is a recipient of the Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr. Scholarship and was recognized by Cambridge University for her academic achievement...

Joseph is a Partner at McLeish Orlando. He is a graduate of the University of King’s College, Dalhousie University, and Western University. Joseph began his legal career as an articling student at McLeish Orlando in 2008 and has dedicated his practice exclusively to working for injured clients and their families. He has handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, for people of all ages, and has the expertise and dedication required to achieve a successful outcome, no matter how com...

Lindsay Charles joined McLeish Orlando as a law student and following her call to the bar she was hired to the firm as an Associate Lawyer. Lindsay’s practice is devoted exclusively to plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death cases, including motor vehicle collisions, occupiers’ liability, products liability, medical negligence, and disability benefits claims. Lindsay regularly appears at the Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal. Lindsay has been c...

Hollick Chipman has focused on personal injury law since 1996, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area to his clients. Hollick primarily represents people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and also handles other personal injury matters. He has appeared in the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Justice. Hollick has served as a Board Member for the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and as the Canad...

Gillian is a civil litigator focused on personal injury law, professional regulation and discipline matters, insurance law (with a special interest in disability insurance claims), and Workers' Compensation Board claims. After obtaining her B.Comm. (1989) at the University of Calgary and her LL.B. (1992) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1993. A past chair of the Canadian Bar Association Alberta Law Conference, Gillian is also a member of the Canadian Bar As...

Peter has more than 24 years of experience with personal injury claims and disability insurance claims. He helps ill and injured clients recover the disability insurance benefits owing to them because they are unable to work, and the compensation they are entitled to for the damages suffered as a result of an accident. For 20 years Peter acted as defence counsel for automobile, life, and health insurance companies before committing exclusively to advocating for the ill and injured. His keen u...

Murphy Collette Murphy Served as Managing Partner - Murphy Collette Murphy Mentored several lawyers - Murphy Collette Murphy Authored numerous articles for in house publication "Law Notes" distributed to clients Extensive work in all areas of Civil Litigation, have appeared as counsel in courts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, have acted as mediator in various disputes, over 33 years experience as a trial lawyer. Current Secretary/Treasurer Officer Civil Litigation Sect...

Joel Cormier earned his LL.B. from Queen’s University in 2005 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2006. Joel’s areas of expertise include subrogation, insurance defence, construction and personal injury litigation. Joel has considerable experience representing clients at trial and on appeal.

Gavin Cosgrove is a graduate of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston. Upon graduation, he attended Manhattan College (New York, NY) on an athletic scholarship where he competed in track and field. Gavin completed his legal studies at the University of New Brunswick. Gavin joined Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers in the summer of 2009 and is now a partner. Gavin is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Frontenac Law Association, the County of Carleton Law Asso...