Best Lawyers in Canada for Medical Negligence

Chantal Tourigny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Negligence. Chantal practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Chantal Tourigny 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 Chantal Tourigny is held by other lawyers.

With an already deep base of knowledge built over three decades in health law, Jon Rossall continues to add to his expertise. He continuously monitors evolving laws and regulations and their impact on his health care clients. Jon’s extensive experience includes all sides and perspectives of health law as a trusted advisor to both individual physicians and professional associations. His practice centers on serving health care professionals in defense of disciplinary matters and in more t...

Kristian A. Duff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Medical Negligence. Kristian A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Kristian A. Duff 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 Kristian A. Duff is held by other lawyers.

Meghan focuses her practice on personal injury litigation and medical negligence, advocating for individuals and families affected by serious accidents. Committed to helping clients navigate their challenges, she strives for positive outcomes that help them reshape and rebuild their lives. Meghan has represented clients in various legal forums, including appearances before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal of Ontario, the Financial Services Commission, a...

Domenic Crolla is a partner with the firm's Ottawa office. His practice emphasizes professional and product liability, health law, and information technology matters. He counsels clients in a litigious and non-litigious setting. Additionally, he has an active interest in the application of information technology to professional practice, particularly in relation to the practice of law and medicine. Domenic is an advocate before all levels of courts and administrative tribunals. He has appeare...

Considered by many to be one of Ontario's most respected civil litigators, David Williams practices in the areas of class action litigation, complex commercial litigation and personal injury . Notably, Dave also has a special record of achievement in medical malpractice cases where he has successfully represented plaintiffs. He has also been active in representing Ontario lawyers in litigation supported by LawPro — the Ontario lawyer’s professional liability insurance plan. As a v...

Jeffrey G. Mutter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Medical Negligence. Jeffrey G. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey G. Mutter since 2019. 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 Jeffrey G. Mutter is held by other lawyers.

The Bâtonnier Michel Jolin has been a partner of the firm since 1988 and is a member of the civil and commercial litigation group. Before joining the firm, he was Director of Litigation Services for the Quebec Department of Justice. He was Vice President of the Quebec Bar in 1986-1987 and Bâtonnier (President) in 1987-1988. Throughout his career, he has been very active in educating and training litigators. He has also been a sessional lecturer at the universities of Montreal and ...

Maureen has a large and diverse litigation practice which includes commercial litigation, competition law litigation, property disputes, employment disputes, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. She appears regularly before all levels of court in Ontario as well as in mediations, arbitrations and before a number of tribunals. In addition, Maureen has significant experience in injunction proceedings and has both written and spoken at conferences on Mareva injunctions. Maureen ha...

Reg has been a practicing lawyer in Saskatchewan since 1980. He currently has an active health law and civil litigation practice, which includes regular appearances before various administrative tribunals and courts of all levels. Medical malpractice cases feature prominently in Reg’s portfolio of cases. Reg’s commitment to his clients is evident in his regular appearances in civil jury trials and judge-alone trials in the Court of King’s Bench. His adept use of demonstrativ...

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...

Sonia specializes in medical malpractice and mass torts litigation while spearheading the firm’s strategic initiatives in business growth. Known for her steadfast commitment to patient safety, she believes that legal and medical systems can collaborate to improve healthcare outcomes. She served as Chair of the Medical Malpractice section at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association for two consecutive years. Sonia was instrumental in commencing litigation on behalf of Ontario school boards ...

Lauded by clients for his ‘superb intellect’ and ‘spot-on advice’, Paul carries a practice of complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience and understanding. He has expertise in contract disputes, infrastructure and construction disputes, health law, employment law, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, professional negligence, and product liability matters. An experienced commercial litigator and trial lawyer, Paul has appeared at all levels of court in O...

Raymond F. Wagner, Q.C. is the founder and principal of Wagners. He has dedicated the majority of his 40 years of legal practice to representing injured plaintiffs. His practice has a primary focus on class actions, medical negligence with a special focus in birth trauma, and personal injury litigation. He obtained his law degree from Dalhousie Law School and was called to the Bar of Nova Scotia in 1980. Mr. Wagner is a compassionate advocate, known for his candor, civility and practical advi...

Robert Sheahan is chair of Gowling WLG's Professional Liability Department and a member of the firm's National Management Committee, providing strategic leadership for the firm’s Canadian insurance & professional liability and medical defence practices. Robb’s practice focuses on health law and professional liability, with particular emphasis on medical defence. He is current the co-lead General Counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and previously repre...

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.