Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Insurance Law
Amélye Paquette is a bilingual litigator with a wide-ranging dispute resolution, investigations, and regulatory practice. In her litigation practice, Amélye acts for businesses and institutions in a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial disputes, insurance matters and professional liability claims. Her investigations practice includes conducting internal investigations, performing due diligence on transactions and counterparties, and providing training and advice on complia...
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.
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...
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...
Simon Gollish is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Simon practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Simon Gollish since 2025. 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 Simon Gollish is held by other lawyers.
Christian dedicates his practice to personal injury litigation and insurance law. As an Associate at Howie, Sacks & Henry, Christian navigates the complexities of legal disputes with a deep understanding of both personal injury and insurance defence litigation. Having graduated from the Dual JD program at the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy, Christian honed his skills in advocacy, achieving distinction in the Windsor Law First-Year Moot and G. Mennen Williams Moot Co...
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 ...
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.
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.
Cassandra Khatchikian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Cassandra practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Cassandra Khatchikian 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 Cassandra Khatchikian 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.
Annie Levanaj is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Annie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Annie Levanaj 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 Annie Levanaj is held by other lawyers.
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