Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Insurance Law
Ned’s developing insurance litigation practice is focused on complex Commercial General Liability, occupier’s liability, property and casualty, motor vehicle accidents, and municipal liability litigation. Previously, Ned worked at a boutique law firm where he developed expertise and insight into both sides of the insurance litigation process. During law school, Ned volunteered as a caseworker with Queen’s Legal Aid where he assisted marginalized individuals with various lega...
Tiffany is a strategic, determined, and fearless advocate. Tiffany represents both individual and insurance clients. Her practice encompasses a broad range of civil litigation, including subrogation, coverage, tort/personal injury, occupiers’ liability, land use planning and development, property damage and product liability claims. Tiffany’s experience working for parties on both sides of legal disputes has enabled her to develop a multifaceted, tactical perspective that she uses...
Sarah Mack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Sarah practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Mack since 2027. 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 Sarah Mack is held by other lawyers.
Arifa Serter is a Partner in the Insurance Services Group, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Harrison Pensa. Her practice focuses on subrogated claims and insurance defence litigation. Arifa has an extensive insurance litigation practice, ranging from commercial, construction, marine, fraud, property (both residential and commercial), oil spills, floods, fires, professional negligence, personal injury, tort, motor vehicle collisions, to product liability cases. In addition, Arifa...
Daria Risteska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Daria practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Daria Risteska since 2024. 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 Daria Risteska is held by other lawyers.
Jessica Warwick is a litigator with a wide-ranging dispute resolution, investigations, and regulatory practice. In her litigation practice, Jessica acts for businesses, institutions, and professionals in a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial disputes, insurance matters, and professional liability claims. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario. Jessica's investigations practice involves conducting internal investigations into alleged statutory violations and providing ad...
Grace Hobe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Grace, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grace is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Grace primarily practices in the area of professional negligence defending engineers, architects, accountants, veterinarians etc.
Vanessa brings a dynamic approach to her civil litigation practice, with a particular focus on insurance and commercial matters. Her courtroom experience shines through extensive trial involvement, including jury trials at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She also has experience with examinations for discovery, contested motions, mediations and trials.
Sjawal (Saj) Bhutta maintains a broad insurance litigation practice, including personal injury claims, product liability, occupiers’ liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional negligence, errors & omissions, sports and recreational liability, defamation, insurance coverage defence and property claims. Saj is also often retained to advance subrogated claims. Saj has appeared before various levels of Ontario Courts including the Superior Court of Justice and Licence Appeal Tribu...
Benji Stern is an Associate and a member of Alexander Holburn's Insurance Practice Group. Benji has a broad litigation practice with a focus on professional liability, construction, and product liability. He also has experience with insurance claims and coverage, fraud, and personal injury matters. Benji has represented a diverse range of clients, including engineers, contractors, architects, developers, construction managers, property owners, home inspectors, and others in the construction i...
Daniela is an experienced litigator, with a strong background in insurance defence and commercial litigation. Her practice focuses on professional negligence, errors and omissions litigation, and commercial disputes. She has appeared before various levels of the court, including the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Ontario Court of Appeal. She has represented her clients before various tribunals, such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Licence Appeal Tribunal. Daniela ...
Laura Hasca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Laura practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Hasca since 2027. 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 Laura Hasca is held by other lawyers.
Sydney McIvor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Sydney practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sydney McIvor 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 Sydney McIvor is held by other lawyers.
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