Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law
Jerri’s experience as a litigation lawyer is extensive, and includes insurance defence, insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Jerri has notable trial experience as lead counsel on numerous matters. Jerri has applied her skills and insight as an advocate in litigation matters including property loss, construction claims, occupier’s liability, contractual disputes, oil and gas, environmental, products liability, employer’s liability, professional liability and ...
Troy Lehman is a managing partner and personal injury lawyer at Oatley Vigmond, an Ontario law firm recognized for its leadership in catastrophic injury litigation, including traumatic brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , serious orthopaedic injuries , and wrongful death claims. Troy 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 ...
Laura Hillyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Laura practices law in Burlington, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Hillyer since 2023. 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 Laura Hillyer is held by other lawyers.
Beth Allard is experienced counsel in various commercial disputes involving complex contractual, tortious and regulatory legal issues, providing both litigation advice and negotiating successful and strategic resolutions. She regularly advises and assists clients on matters relating to tendering, procurement, project delivery and management, liens and dispute resolution. Ms. Allard's practice also covers a range of liability defence work for design professionals, financial professionals, dire...
Peter Moraitis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Moraitis 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 Peter Moraitis is held by other lawyers.
Kaylea is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where she defends both personal injury and professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions and advances subrogated claims. Kaylea practices largely in civil litigation. A member of the Firm’s Insurance Law Practice Group, she defends both personal injury and professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions and advances subrogated claims. She has also worked with a major natural resources company...
Getting people out of trouble and on the path to a resolution is Douglas Boyer’s primary goal. In his litigation and risk management practice, from the second he’s involved, Douglas sets his sights on solving any problem his clients are facing with the most efficient and cost-effective solution. As the lead of the Insurance and Risk Management Practice Group, Douglas has a particular focus on the construction industry and insurance defense. He represents clients, including insured...
Michael Parrish is a partner in Fasken’s Vancouver office with a broad litigation, regulatory and advisory practice. His core areas of expertise include product liability, tort, professional liability, insurance, construction, aviation, maritime, transportation, agribusiness, class action, and cross-border litigation and related regulatory and commercial matters. Michael is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in his fields and regularly acts in matters across Canada. Michael’...
Robert S. Anderson is a Partner with Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on Administrative and Public Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Defamation and Media Law, and Insurance Law. He represents clients in court proceedings as well as arbitrations, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes involving a broad range of legal and regulatory matters. Before joining Farris in 1981, Mr. Anderson practiced as Crown Counsel. ...
Kathryn Kirkpatrick is Counsel and an experienced litigator in the Construction and Infrastructure and Insurance Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Her extensive experience includes representing large institutional, private and municipal clients in diverse civil proceedings. She has represented clients in claims involving large multi-party construction projects; malicious prosecution, false arrest, negligent investigation, assault and breach of Charter rights; negligent...
Mary-Joe Renaud is a lawyer with Bartlet & Richardes LLP, practicing in Windsor, Ontario. Her work focuses on Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation, where she represents clients in a range of complex legal matters arising from accidents, coverage disputes, and injury-related claims. Mary-Joe has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026 for her work in Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. This distinction is based on a peer-review process that reflects the professional rega...
Jeremy Poole is the group leader of the Local Government Practice and a member of the Insurance and Health Practices. He has represented local governments on numerous legal issues for over twenty years. He provides advice and representation to municipal police. He also provides representation and advice to the insurance industry defending a wide variety of claims relating to both property and personal injury matters. Mr. Poole assists clients in defending serious and complex claims using his ...
David Lavkulik is a Toronto mediator, lawyer and partner at Devry Smith Frank LLP, where he has practised since 1999. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1995 after earning a B.A. in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1990 and a law degree from the University of Victoria in 1993. With more than 28 years of civil litigation experience, David handles matters involving insurance and personal injury claims, including tort, accident benefits, disability and coverage disputes. His practice...
Known for being fair, honest, and a great communicator, Anthony Espejo provides strategic and practical advice for commercial litigation and insurance matters. His expertise leads to targeted advice to find the best resolutions while his experience means he avoids wasting time or energy on strategies that aren’t productive. Clear communication is one of his biggest strengths as an experienced insurance defence litigator. He works through a problem logically to find the most fair and rea...
John A. Olah practises Civil Litigation. He specializes in complex tort litigation ranging from cases involving product liability, a wide variety of sports cases and the liability of hotels, resorts and bars. He is involved in private international law cases, complex environmental law litigation as well as business litigation matters. John is the recipient of the 2020 Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Insurance Law. John has appeared at all levels of courts, often appears at the ...
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