Best Lawyers in Canada for Medical Negligence
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In 1991, Joseph transitioned from a major Edmonton law firm to Weir Bowen, drawn by the opportunity to work with John Weir KC, a leading medical malpractice lawyer in Alberta. At Weir Bowen, Joe has developed a strong focus on Medical Malpractice with a particular emphasis on birth injury cases. Joe has committed his practice to advocating for children injured due to medical malpractice. With a wealth of experience, he has managed numerous complex cases involving brain injuries in children ca...
John’s practice and that of his firm, McLeish Orlando LLP, is dedicated exclusively to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage. John also represents family members in wrongful death cases. John is a frequent lecturer and is published widely on continuing legal education programs on trial advocacy and matters related to actions for personal injury and wrongful death damages. He is a co-author of four te...
Kim is a partner with Harper Grey. With over a decade of experience representing clients in both BC and Alberta, and across a range of industries, Kim brings a unique and informed perspective to each of her files. Anchoring her practice in health and insurance law has provided Kim with the foundation to develop specific niche expertise in areas such as administrative, regulatory and disciplinary law, privacy law, and the emerging area of fertility law. In her insurance practice, Kim provides ...
Shelagh embodies the spirit of justice as a seasoned lawyer dedicated to guiding her clients through the legal system with empathy and skill, relishing the challenges of trial work and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. As a mother herself, Shelagh understands firsthand the importance of listening and empathizing with her clients, many of whom are also mothers, drawing from her own experiences to ensure their voices are heard throughout the legal process. Shelagh feels privileged to...
Susanne Raab is a trial lawyer at Pacific Medical Law acting exclusively for plaintiffs, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at UBC, where she teaches the medical negligence course. Susanne's practice focuses on representing individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of medical malpractice, with a focus on birth injuries as well as catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. Prior to joining Pacific Medical Law, Susanne spent much of her legal career representing physicians in complex me...
Megan L. McMahon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Insurance Law and Medical Negligence. Megan L., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jodi Murray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Jodi, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jodi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Martin Lapner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Martin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
For over a decade, David has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for injured patients and their families, handling cases involving a wide range of medical professionals. With 20 years of experience in Medical Malpractice, David focused on claims for injured patients and their families. Medical Malpractice claims are inherently complex, and David’s extensive experience in this field has led to a profound respect and admiration for the medical community, which generally performs ...
William is a senior partner at Harper Grey, the chair of our professional regulation group and co-chair of our health law group. William represents clients in both civil and regulatory matters. His primary areas of practice include professional regulation and discipline, civil sexual assault litigation, civil and billing fraud, credentials proceedings, human rights and discrimination in a professional context, privacy, professional ethics, and fitness to practice. He acts both for professiona...
Abigail is a partner in our health law and insurance law groups. Abigail is presently a partner in our Health Law group. She has a busy practice working in medical malpractice defense, administrative law and regulatory matters. Abigail has extensive experience working in the field of professional liability, predominantly in the medical field. Abigail has approximately 30 years of experience as a lawyer. Abigail was born in England but moved to Canada as a small child. She grew up in British C...
Maria Damiano is a lawyer at the firm Harte Law Professional Corporation in Ontario. Since 2003 Maria’s practice has been restricted exclusively to the area of medical malpractice assisting victims of serious medical harm across Ontario and Canada. Maria has been actively involved in several high profile mass torts including litigation involving 225 patients of gynaecologist Dr. Errol Wai-Ping and 99 patients of former gynaecologist Dr. Richard Austin. Maria was called to the Bar of Ont...
Blair began his legal career with MacKimmie Matthews in 1986 and was a founding partner of Carbert Waite LLP in 1999. Blair’s diverse practice of law has taken him to Canada’s three coasts, advising and acting for individuals, corporations, estates, public institutions and governments. As a senior partner with Carbert Waite LLP, Blair engages on a wide range of difficult cases that demand an advanced understanding of the law, relentless inquiry into the facts, appropriate strategi...
Kevin’s practice primarily involves insurance, construction and professional governance issues. From an insurance perspective, Kevin provides advice to national and international insurers in respect of a full range of insurance matters including casualty, property, life, surety, professional liability, malpractice and general and products liability, as well as regulatory issues. In addition to general defence work related to claims against insurers and insureds, he regularly prosecutes ...
Meredith E. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Meredith E., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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