Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law
Alan Rachlin earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mineralogy and a Juris Doctor degree, all from the University of Toronto. He was admitted to the Bar in 1987 and since then has divided his time between representing injured people and defending claims on behalf of insurers. His practice is concentrated in automobile accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, disability and accident benefits cases. He has handled cases at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario,...
Chad Horton is a Partner at MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law in Halifax, Nova Scotia . He practices in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation and has more than 15 years of experience representing clients in complex insurance and injury matters. Before joining MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, Chad practiced as insurance defense counsel with a large Nova Scotia law firm, where he worked closely with senior litigators and developed extensive experience handling clai...
Matthew Milne is a Partner in the Insurance and Construction and Infrastructure Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, specializing in insurance defence and coverage work, most often in the construction context. Matthew is a relationship-builder, bringing practical decision-making to his construction and insurance practice with the drive to bring major disputes to successful resolution. Matthew maintains a practice acting for owners, developers, engineers and contractors th...
Carole Samuel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Carole practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Carole Samuel 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 Carole Samuel is held by other lawyers.
Mark’s litigation practice focuses on construction disputes, insurance, and commercial litigation. His insurance practice covers a broad range of areas, with a focus on professional negligence, acting on behalf of architects and engineers in various types of construction claims. He also acts for manufacturers and suppliers in product liability claims, dealing with breach of warranty and negligence claims relating to allegedly defective equipment, materials, and consumer goods. Mark has ...
Jean-François Vézina is a partner in the civil and commercial litigation group in the Montréal office of Langlois Lawyers and he is also a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He specializes in construction law. Over the past decade, he has represented owners, developers, general and specialized contractors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers in numerous construction projects. Jean-François’ practice also includes various commercial litigation ma...
Frank S.M. Devito is a civil litigator and senior partner at Beard Winter LLP, with more than 20 years of insurance defence litigation expertise. Bringing sound advice and a deep understanding of the Canadian insurance industry, Frank has a lengthy track record of successfully defending insurers in relation to various types of claims. These include motor vehicle tort claims, personal injury claims, general liability claims, property/casualty claims, construction claims, contractor liability c...
Stéphanie Beaudoin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Stéphanie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Stéphanie Beaudoin since 2025. 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 Stéphanie Beaudoin is held by other lawyers.
Ariane Légère-Bordeleau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Ariane practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Ariane Légère-Bordeleau since 2026. 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 Ariane Légère-Bordeleau is held by other lawyers.
AREAS OF PRACTICE: Civil Litigation, including Insurance , Product Liability, Professional Liability Defence, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, and Mediation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mike received his Business Adminstration Degree in 1988 and Law Degree in 1991 from the University of New Brunswick. He was admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 1992. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of New Brunswick, and the Saint John Law Society. In 2015,...
David’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving Property & Casualty and Specialty lines (with particular emphasis on Cyber and Technology insurance). David has extensive dispute resolution experience both as a litigator in trial and appellate courts as well as in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. His advice is regularly sought by Canadian, American and Lloyd’s insurers. David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Defence Lawyers, and he ...
Jill McCutcheon is a partner within the Regulatory Services Group and co-leads the Insurance and Reinsurance practice. She specializes in insurance - corporate, regulatory and transactional matters. She provides advice to the property and casualty, life and reinsurance sectors of the insurance industry. She advises on all aspects of the law, whether federal or provincial, and acts as counsel to insurers, reinsurers, banks, credit unions, intermediaries, cover holders and MGAs, third-party adm...
Jennifer Biernaskie is a litigation strategist who finds solutions. She skillfully analyzes a claim from all sides, considering both the present details and what will happen down the road. The end result is a forward-thinking strategy that shapes a successful future for her clients. Her strong track record for resolving claims is based on skill, creative agreements and common sense in commercial litigation, insurance defence, and administrative law. With particular proficiency in high-complex...
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