Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law
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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...
Jason is a civil litigator partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office. He practices primarily in the areas of insurance defence, commercial litigation and construction law. Jason appears regularly before the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal and has acted as counsel on a number of applications for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. He has experience appearing before numerous courts and tribunals, including the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, the Federal Court,...
François Laplante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. François, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lindsey Galvin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Lindsey, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patricia (Pat) Forte specializes in employment law and insurance defence. She has also completed courses in risk assessment, risk control and risk financing to receive her Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, and has expertise in risk management in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. In the area of employment, her expertise includes representing clients on employment standards, contracts, policies, privacy, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, managing leaves of absence,...
Tanya A. Frizzell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya A., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tanya A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Hillyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Laura, who practices law in Burlington, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
George was called to the Bar in 1982 and has practiced primarily in the area of civil litigation throughout his career. He received a degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and is a graduate of Queen’s University Law School in Kingston, Ontario, winning prizes in contracts law and mediations and arbitrations. George heads our insurance defence group. Although the focus of George’s practice is in personal injury, insurance defence, and related areas, he also has exte...
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 ...
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...
Philippa G. Samworth is a partner at Dutton Brock and her area of practice is in insurance defence (Accident Benefits), as well as providing Mediation and Arbitration services.. Miss Samworth has a number of achievements and was retained by the Ministry of Finance of Ontario as a consultant to provide analysis and technical advice to the Ministry on its preparation and drafting of the new Automobile Insurance Legislation: Bill 59 and its regulations. In May 1997, Philippa was appointed to the...
Mollie has a general civil litigation practice representing clients in professional liability, bodily injury, product liability, bad faith claims, and privacy matters. She also represents clients before various administrative tribunals, including the Safety Standards Appeal Board, Residential Tenancy Branch, Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, Human Rights Tribunal, and Civil Resolution Tribunal. Mollie has appeared before the British Columbia Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Cou...
Matthew is a passionate litigator in the firm’s Insurance Litigation group. His developing practice is focused on professional negligence, personal injury, product liability, occupiers’ liability, property damage claims, and construction claims. He frequently appears before the Superior Court of Justice. In a previous role at a plaintiff personal injury law firm, Matthew gained valuable insight and knowledge that provides him with a unique and balanced understanding of insurance m...
Elisabeth's broad insurance litigation practice includes the defence of individuals and entities in the bodily injury, property damage, human rights, accident benefits, environmental, construction, commercial general liability, professional liability, coverage, and subrogation contexts. While her practice is mainly focused on insurance litigation, she also acts for clients in commercial, real estate, and other general litigation matters. Elisabeth has previously represented clients in medical...
Sepideh joined McQuarrie as an associate in 2019 coming back to private practice after being in-house counsel for a construction company in downtown Vancouver. As a partner in McQuarrie’s Litigation Department, Sepideh has developed a wide-ranging civil litigation practice. Sepideh represents clients in Corporate, Partnership and Contract disputes. As part of her practice, Sepideh also assists her clients with a wide range of insurance matters including challenging exclusionary terms in...
Alexander Wolfe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Alexander, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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