Best Lawyers in Canada for Medical Negligence

Taryn Burnett is a partner in firm's Calgary office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation and privacy related matters. In her civil litigation practice, Taryn's practice focuses on professional and product liability. Taryn acts on product liability cases in various industries, including the automobile industry, where she has been the trusted adviser to a large industry client migrating their risk, providing creative solutions and delivering dedicated client service. In addition, she regul...

Kate Cahill is a personal injury lawyer, whose focus is primarily on medical malpractice cases, including claims arising from obstetrical negligence, surgical negligence, nursing negligence, emergency room negligence, medication errors, missed diagnoses and delayed diagnoses. Kate’s medical litigation practice extends to representing people who have suffered injury as a result of defective medical devices or surgical implants. Kate’s personal injury litigation practice also involv...

Caroline C. Failes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Caroline C., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Gluckstein was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999 and is a Specialist in Civil Litigation, which encompasses personal injury , medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle claims , occupier’s liability issues , and product liability . An award-winning lawyer himself, Charles is known for his active support within the medical and disability communities and his innovative mindset for providing better and faster resolution to all Gluckstein client cases, without sacrificing ev...

Ryan Kitzul’s litigation experience is diverse and includes medical negligence, privacy, professional liability and professional regulatory matters. Ryan is also an experienced commercial litigator, successfully representing both plaintiffs and defendants at all levels of court in Saskatchewan and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Ryan has acted as counsel for health service providers across Saskatchewan. He has considerable experience working with The Health Information Prote...

Shannon Gaudet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Shannon, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Michael began his legal career with Bennett Jones LLP. Michael joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2003. In 2020, Michael was appointed King’s Counsel by Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer. Appointments of King’s Counsel are awarded to lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and have demonstrated exceptional leadership. LITIGATION PRACTICE Michael is an accomplished advocate and maintains an active civil and commercia...

Maia Tomljanovic is a partner at Cuming & Gillespie LLP . She is a seasoned personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer who exclusively represents injured individuals and their families. With a proven track record of success in both Alberta and Saskatchewan courts, she brings a deep understanding of the legal system to her practice. Maia's extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and judicial dispute resolution conferences, allows her to explore a var...

Anne draws on her decades of broad experience in complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, corporate governance challenges, professional liability matters and medical negligence cases. She also has experience in the areas of human rights and privacy law. Anne’s judgment is respected by her peers, and she is often retained as a mediator to settle disputes. She is a frequent lecturer at trust and estates conferences with the Law Society of Ontario, the Advocates Society and the...

Brooke F. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Brooke F., 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 Brooke F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Boivin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Daniel, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert Sheahan is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. Robb's practice focuses primarily on health law and medical defence, including acting as counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and to physicians in the context of professional discipline matters and professional negligence. Robb has appeared before the Ontario Provincial Court, Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal, as well as various administrative boards and tribunals, such as health professions boards ...

Nicholas is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law. Nicholas is a member of McKercher’s Health Law Practice Group and Insurance Defence Practice Group. His practice concentrates on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous professionals in legal actions and regulatory matters, including lawy...

With nearly twenty years of experience, Mandeep has established a reputation for herself among clients and colleagues providing innovative solutions to complex issues. Mandeep maintains a busy practice focused on health law and professional regulation. She recognizes the complicated nature of the areas in which she practices, and approaches each of her files with legal acumen and unique insight. Mandeep assists clients with respect to civil legal matters and disciplinary matters before the Co...

Katherine Stys is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Katherine, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.