Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law

Michael is a tested litigator with 30 years of demonstrated performance and results in complex litigation within British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada. Michael is primarily dedicated to representing his corporate and individual clients in litigation. With broad experience in civil, criminal, administrative and constitutional law cases, including a great deal of trial and appellate work, he represents the interests of those clients in formal disputes involving professional liability and dis...

Brian Kapusianyk is a partner in the firm’s Calgary office, practising in the areas of insurance and commercial litigation with an emphasis in professional liability, construction law, D&O litigation, commercial insurance coverage and defence, as well as personal injury and products liability litigation. He has acted on matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Yukon Territory. He has appeared in the courts at all levels including the Federal Cour...

Kim's practice includes a specialty in transportation law focusing primarily in marine and trucking including freight forwarding and logistics, cargo issues, casualty cases, transportation-related personal injury matters and loss transfer litigation. Kim is a Past President of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association (2012). She is the President of the Women's International Shipping & Trade Association having been the National Vice President and Vice President Central. Kim is listed in ...

Marie-Claude Cantin is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and head of the Financial Products and Services team. In her litigation practice, she represents the interests of insurers and their insureds in different types of claims, leading her to work with a variety of clientele, from manufacturers and entrepreneurs to professionals like engineers, architects, land surveyors and insurance brokers. She acts before the courts in complex and far-reaching cases in a number of ...

Adam Little is a managing partner and personal injury lawyer at Oatley Vigmond, an Ontario law firm recognized for its expertise in catastrophic injury litigation, including traumatic brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , serious orthopaedic injuries , and wrongful death claims. Adam represents clients across Toronto , the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Ottawa, North Bay , Sudbury , and Sault Ste. Marie, focusing exclusively on individuals and families affected by life altering injuries ar...

Nicholas is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law. Nicholas is Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and Chair of the Health Law Practice Group. He is a member of the Insurance Defence and Professional Regulation Practice Groups. He focuses on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous pro...

Ansley Simpson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Disability (LTD, CPP-D), Civil Litigation Born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Ansley has worked in the legal field for over 20 years. She began working as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal while completing her Psychology degree (Honours) at Acadia University. Ansley received an academic scholarship to Dalhousie Un...

Robin is a founding partner of MMW. With almost 40 years of experience, Robin knows how to handle difficult cases. Over the course of his career, Robin has handled a variety of complex matters, professional liability, insurance coverage, construction, personal injury and class action matters at all levels of court in Ontario. Known for his calm demeanor and strategic approach to litigation, Robin is recognized as a leader in the area of professional liability, and is frequently retained to re...

Justin Laverty-Harrigan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Justin practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Laverty-Harrigan since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin Laverty-Harrigan is held by other lawyers.

Shaun Frost is a litigation lawyer with Murphy Battista LLP, practicing out of the firm's Kelowna office. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his work in both Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation, Shaun focuses his practice on advocating for individuals and families in complex insurance disputes, serious personal injury claims, and medical negligence cases. Shaun brings 18 years of high-level insider experience to his practice, having spent nearly two decades acting as...

Ronald W. Silverson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Ronald W. practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald W. Silverson since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ronald W. Silverson is held by other lawyers.

David Bishop is a partner at Gowlings and head of Calgary's Advocacy Group. David’s practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation with an emphasis on directors' and officers' defence, product liability, professional liability disputes, shareholder disputes, class actions, large property and industrial claims, and environmental litigation. He is familiar with all aspects of dispute resolution, including private mediations, judicial dispute resolution conferences and ar...

Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia and attended St. Mary’s University for his undergraduate degree where he was the recipient of academic and athletic scholarships. Matthew later obtained his LLB from Schulich School Law at Dalhousie University. Matthew spent the first 15 years of his career working at a large downtown Toronto law firm working exclusively for insurance companies. Matthew has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario and has extensive experience relating to complex ...

Mr. Fraticelli started his career in Québec in 1985, having previously been a member of the Paris Bar since in 1981. He joined LCM Attorneys Inc. in 2017, after more than twenty years at Fraticelli Provost, a boutique litigation firm that he had founded in 1996 and of which he was one of the principal partners. Since the beginning of his career, he has focused his practice on litigation, and more particularly on advising and representing clients in the fields of professional liability,...

David Hayward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David practices law in Burlington, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Hayward since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Hayward is held by other lawyers.

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...