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"As a former registered nurse, I know first-hand how serious injuries impact the lives of my clients and their families. These experiences have provided me with a unique combination of insight and skills to deliver caring and trusted advocacy for my clients."

Renée is a partner at HSH, whose practice is devoted to fighting for the rights of injured accident victims and their families in a wide range of personal injury matters. She has successfully conducted numerous Trials and Hearings before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.

In addition to being a lawyer, Renée has been a registered nurse for over 30 years with experience in disability management in both the United States and Canada. Her medical knowledge and legal expertise enables Renée to approach each case from the central perspective, that it is her clients’ needs and long-term quality of life that is paramount.

She holds memberships with legal and professional associations, for which she often chairs and lectures at their continuing legal education programs. Renée is also a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

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Location
  • 20 Queen Street West, Suite 3500
    Toronto, ON M5H 3R3
    Canada
Education
  • Middle Tennessee State University, Nursing (Honours) cum laude, graduated 1985
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LLB, graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2002
Affiliations
  • College of Nurses of Ontario - Member
  • Women’s Law Association of Ontario - Member
  • The Advocates’ Society - Member
  • Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • Counsel member of the Medico Legal Society of Toronto - Member

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario

14 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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Late onset motor vehicle accident injuries


In one terrifying moment, a motor vehicle accident can change your life and that of your loved ones. Millions of people get hurt in car accidents each year, causing wide-ranging injuries. Some signs and symptoms of injury are immediate, but others may not arise until several days or weeks following the accident.

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Personal Injury Claims for Children


We can all agree that our children are the most precious treasures we have in life. That’s why we do everything we can to keep them safe and out of danger. No matter how hard we try though, we can’t always prevent injuries and accidents from happenin

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Long-Term Disability Series: Extended Work Hours, Shift Work and Personal Health


It’s been said that “what we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do in our leisure hours determines what we are.” But what happens when our working hours have a detrimental effect on our leisure hours?

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Long-Term Disability Series: Physical Injury and Its Effects on Mental Health


In this blog post, I explore common psychological responses to physical injury; offer some strategies to mitigate the emotional pain that may follow; and, explain the importance of long-term disability benefits to help accident victims work through these issues.

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