Best Ottawa, Ontario Professional Malpractice Lawyers

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management. With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation. T...

Adriana I. Cargnello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Adriana I. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Adriana I. Cargnello 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 Adriana I. Cargnello is held by other lawyers.

Meredith E. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Meredith E. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Meredith E. Jones 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 Meredith E. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Brooke F. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Brooke F. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brooke F. Smith 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 Brooke F. Smith is held by other lawyers.

James M.O. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. James M.O. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized James M.O. Miller 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 James M.O. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Karen Hamway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Karen practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Hamway 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 Karen Hamway ...

Andrew W. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Andrew W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. McKenna 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 Andrew W. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

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...

Erin Page is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Erin practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Page 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 Erin Page is held by other lawyers.

Anne Tardif is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Professional Malpractice Law. Anne practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anne Tardif 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 Anne Tardif is...

Stephanie Doucet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law. Stephanie practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Doucet 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 Stephanie Doucet is held by other lawyers.

Ruba El-Sayegh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Ruba practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ruba El-Sayegh 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 Ruba El-Sayegh is held by other lawyers.

Martin Lapner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Martin practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Lapner 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 Martin Lapner is held by other lawyers.

Jodi Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Jodi practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jodi Murray 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 Jodi Murray is held by other lawyers.

Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office practising in the Advocacy Department. Donald's practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.

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...