Best Lawyers in Canada for Insurance Law

With nearly fifteen years of experience representing clients in his litigation practice, Aaron has established a reputation for himself as analytical, communicative, and knowledgeable. He is recognized as an emerging leader in his areas of practice and has been recognized by Lexpert in the area of Medical Negligence. Aaron’s insurance law practice comprises insurance defence, subrogation and coverage work and he provides legal services to a broad range of insurers and self-insured organ...

Robert Hodgins is a Partner in our Vancouver Office and he is the Chair of the ICBC Practice Group. He is also a member of the Construction, Insurance and Commercial Litigation Groups. He has practiced litigation at the firm for over twenty five years. Robert’s practice is centered on motor vehicle claims, personal injury, construction, professional liability, insurance defence, and commercial litigation. He has represented a range of insurers including the Insurance Corporation of Brit...

Laurence Massicotte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Laurence, who practices law in Montréal, is an accomplished litigator with experience pleading before all levels of the Quebec Court system, all over the province. She is as comfortable handling complex, multiparty construction files as she is defending health-care professionnals and establishments in highly sensitive, often publicized, lawsuits Her 2027 recognition is based on an...

Hugues Duguay is a Partner in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation in insurance matters, more particularly in the areas of professional errors and omissions, and product liability. He frequently appears before the Superior Court, the Court of Appeal and other jurisdictions in Quebec. Over the years, he has counseled many insurance companies with respect to the interpretation of property insurance policies as well as CGL, E&O and D&O liabilit...

Jennifer obtained her BA from the University of Toronto in 1992 and her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1995. She was called to the Bar in 1997 and joined Zarek, Taylor, Grossman, Hanrahan in 1999. In 2008 she joined the partnership. Jennifer currently practices predominantly in the area of first party accident benefits with an emphasis on catastrophic claims. She also assists insurers with priority disputes, loss transfer claims and cases involving interface with the Workplace Safety a...

Alf earned his JD from the U of T in 1970. He and Morris Singer founded the firm in 1974. He has appeared at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada, where he appeared on behalf of the successful plaintiff in the landmark decision of Oldfield v. Transamerica Insurance. Alf has achieved some of Canada’s largest jury awards for punitive damages against an insurer. He acted for the plaintiff in the milestone case of Kamin v. Kawartha Dairy, which reduced the onus on plaintif...

Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jacqueline practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Armstrong Gates since 2021. 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 Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is held by other lawyers.

Mathieu Cardinal focuses his practice on professional and disciplinary law. He represents various professionals, professional orders, and trustees. He has a background in mechanical engineering, which allows him to understand the technical aspects of his clients' practices in the construction industry. He regularly pleads before civil courts and disciplinary bodies.

Mylène D. Tiessen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Insurance Law and Medical Negligence. Mylène D. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Mylène D. Tiessen since 2020. 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 Mylène D. Tiessen is held by other lawyers.

Shanti has focused on building an insurance defence practice in property and product liability loss, including subrogation work. She has worked extensively on files involving condominium construction. Shanti consistently represents Long Term Care Facilities and nurses providing care to patients at home. She has acted as an Appraiser under s.128 of the Insurance Act. She has extensive experience with professional negligence and enjoys BI tort work. Since being called to the bar, she was worked...

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...

Judith Kennedy is a Partner and practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial insurance and reinsurance law. She regularly acts as defence, subrogation and coverage counsel for primary and excess insurers and reinsurers under a wide range of policy coverages including business interruption, contingent business interruption, professional errors and omissions, D&O, commercial comprehensive general liability, boiler and machinery, course of construction, wrap-up an...

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.

As founder and principal of Foster & Company, I oversee the firm’s practice and represent clients in commercial/complex litigation matters and in the investigation, management and resolution of insurance litigation throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. I also act as a mediator/facilitator in a broad range of litigation disputes. I came to Canada from the UK after secondary school, and studied French at both the Université de Québec à Chicoutimi and Memor...

Jim Davidson has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada, for his work in both personal injury and insurance law. Jim’s practice is unique in that he is one of the few lawyers in his industry who represents both insurance companies and individual clients. He has significant experience in injury, fatality and disability claims. He is regularly consulted by insurance co...

Kadey B.J. Schultz Since articling with a national insurer in 1999, my practice has been focused on insurance defence litigation, anti-fraud investigations, complex coverage work, and strategic risk management. I founded Schultz Law Group LLP to build the kind of firm I wanted to practise in: smart, practical, highly responsive, deeply prepared, and unafraid to rethink how litigation should be managed. I act for insurers, self-insured entities, businesses, and other clients in matters involvi...