Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law

Isabelle Casavant specializes in civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance, civil liability, and product liability. An experienced litigator, she also regularly participates in settlement conferences, which leads her to seek creative and proactive solutions to promote quick and cost-effective dispute resolution. In the insurance field, in addition to defending insureds, she has developed an expertise in insurance contracts, frequently advising and representing insurers on questions of i...

Dean is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on insurance law, particularly in insurance defence, subrogation, and coverage matters Dean Stanley obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Distinction) in 2007 and his Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008 by completing the combined B.Comm./LL.B. program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dean articled with the Firm and joined as an Associate upon completion of his articles in May of 2009. He joined the partnership at ...

Elizabeth (Betsy) Segal is a Partner and Chair of the Insurance Law Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. She is also a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure, and Commercial Litigation Law Practice Groups. Betsy concentrates her practice on appeals, construction related disputes, insurance coverage and defence, complex commercial litigation and professional liability defence. Betsy specializes in resolving her clients’ problems and delivering innovative solut...

Gord Kuski’s practice focuses on civil litigation in all areas of law including class actions, corporate and commercial litigation, and commercial insurance litigation. He acts as a litigation counsel in the Regina office offering his experience and knowledge to other members of McDougall Gauley’s litigation team. Gord has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for his litigation work. He was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1994. ...

Erin Burton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Erin practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Burton 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 Erin Burton is held by other lawyers.

I am a Partner at MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law and the team lead for the Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims . I represent people whose long-term disability benefits have been denied, terminated or delayed by an insurance company. While I have handled a range of personal injury and insurance claims, including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, as well as sexual assault claims, my practice is primarily focused on leading MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law’...

Shelley Braun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shelley practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Shelley Braun 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 Shelley Braun is held by other lawyers.

Andrew completed his M.A. in English at the University of Guelph in 2004. He then obtained a Master of Library and Information Science degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2006. He went on to earn his LL.B. at the University of Windsor and was called to the bar in 2010. Andrew has a diverse practice that focuses largely on the defence of first party auto and tort claims. He also acts for select plaintiffs involved in serious car accidents. In addition, Andrew’s practice includ...

Sabrina A. Lucenti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Sabrina A. practices law in Barrie, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sabrina A. Lucenti 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 Sabrina A. Lucenti is held by other lawyers.

Karen Vigmond is a Barrie, Ontario lawyer who has deep roots in the community she serves. Born and raised in Barrie, she is proud to practise law close to home as a partner at Oatley Vigmond LLP, a firm recognized for its work in personal injury litigation across Ontario. Karen joined Oatley Vigmond LLP in 2013 as an associate and has continued to build a respected practice serving clients throughout Simcoe County and beyond. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and...

Mark is Vancouver-born and raised and a graduate of the University of British Columbia Law School. As part of his articling, he completed a clerkship in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and with the Honourable Mr. Justice Seaton in the Court of Appeal in 1975-6. His practice has always been restricted to litigation with a focus on professional malpractice defence, insurance and appellate counsel work. During his almost 40 years as a lawyer, Mark has done numerous trials and appeals ...

Patricia’s practice focuses on insurance litigation, specializing in general insurance defence, property loss/construction claims, personal injury, professional liability, product liability, occupiers’ liability, commercial host liability, medical malpractice, life and disability and coverage disputes. Patricia has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, written submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada and regularly represents clients at mediations and other forms of alterna...

Tanya A. Frizzell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya A. Frizzell 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 Tanya A. Frizzell is held by other lawyers.

When police and other first responders are in trouble, they turn to Eugene Mazzuca. For more than 15 years, Eugene has been the first contact for provincial and municipal entities and their insurers accused of false arrest, excessive force, malicious prosecution, negligent investigation, defamation, personal injury, property damage and other serious torts. He also handles claims against security guards as well as roads liability cases and unusual and novel claims for municipal and provincial ...

Jennifer is a partner with Harper Grey. She is the Co-Chair of the Insurance Group and a member of the Health Law Group. She is also the past chair of the Associates’ Committee and a busy mentor to students, paralegals and associates in the firm. Jennifer has a wealth of experience in handling complex bodily injury claims. She has defended physicians in medical malpractice claims in all levels of court in BC. Her clients range from large shopping centres to small businesses and homeowne...

Tricia maintains a busy practice focused on commercial litigation and insurance law. In this context, Tricia pursues legal remedies in the context of civil fraud, conspiracy and conversion claims. Her collaborative approach coupled with her excellent analytical abilities, skill in working with witnesses, the police, investigative organizations and Crown Counsel have contributed to many successful results in both judge and jury trials and to negotiated settlements. She has also acted as defenc...