Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Personal Injury Litigation
Ted Bergeron is a leading attorney, recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Based in Kingston and surrounding Eastern Ontario areas, Ted has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2020, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal profession. A founding partner of Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers , Ted has dedicated his entire practice to representing injured individuals and their fam...
Colleen Arsenault is a partner at Beard Winter LLP. She practises exclusively with the insurance group, dealing with tort matters encompassing disability benefits, motor vehicle accidents, property damage, occupier’s liability matters, product liability, construction, CGL issues, coverage issues, subrogation and general bodily injury claims. Colleen has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. Over the course of her career, she has conducted hundreds of...
Salvatore Shaw is a partner at McLeish Orlando. For over a decade, Salvatore has dedicated his practice to representing those who have suffered serious or catastrophic personal injuries and families who have lost a loved one. In 2015, Salvatore was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for personal injury litigation. His cases have involved children, orthopaedic and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, road disrepair, motor vehicle collisions a...
Mary-Anne is a senior partner at Beckett and leads the Plaintiff Injury Group. Mary-Anne has been passionately advocating for those injured in motor vehicle collisions and slip and fall accidents, since she was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. She also represents individuals in disputes with their own insurance companies, particularly for long-term disability benefits and Statutory Accident Benefits, through the motor vehicle insurance system. Mary-Anne has handled many fatality cases repre...
John Lundrigan is the leader of the Personal Injury Group, and joined Nelligan Law in 2002, and became a partner in 2006. John practises in the areas of personal injury, disability claims, professional negligence, product liability claims, environmental contamination, home inspection cases, insurance defence, farmers law and litigation. As well as law, John also has degrees in Physical Education (with emphasis in anatomy, kinesiology and physiology) and in Education. Prior to becoming a lawye...
Andrea R. Lim is a Partner of Dutton Brock LLP. She practices in the area of insurance defence with an emphasis on first party accident benefits. Ms. Lim has authored various published articles regarding first party accident benefits in Ontario, including “My Beautify Dark Twisted Fantasy: Combining Physical and Psychological Impairment”, Toronto Law Journal , June 2012, and “The Fine Line Between Custodial and ‘On Call’ Care”, Claims Canada , October 2012....
Belinda Bain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Belinda practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Bain since 2022. 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 Belinda Bain is held by other lawyers.
Following the wrongful death of a family member, William chose a career as a personal injury lawyer so that he could represent the interests of others going through similar experiences as his. After receiving an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph, majoring in Criminal Justice and Public Policy, William earned his law degree from Queen’s University. Called to the bar in 2018, William joined McLeish Orlando as an Associate. While studying at Queen’s, Willi...
As an Associate at Neinstein, Lianna leverages her background as a registered nurse, and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration. Her experience as a practicing nurse is a true differentiator, informing her unique perspective, with invaluable insights into medical-legal issues and patient advocacy that complement her strong analytical mindset. Lianna is an active peer mentor for new law students while participating in Pro Bono Students Can...
Christopher Fazio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Christopher practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Fazio 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 Christopher Fazio is held by other lawyers.
Casey Dorey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Casey, who practices law in Kingston, Ontario, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Casey is held by other leading lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Casey is an associate lawyer and Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation at Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers . He ...
Danielle Bartlett is an Associate in the Civil Litigation Practice Group at Tierney Stauffer LLP, joining the firm in January 2024. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2017, she focuses her practice on Estates Litigation and Personal Injury, with extensive experience handling claims involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, disability claims, and sexual assault. She regularly represents clients recovering from serious, life-altering injuries. Danielle possesses sign...
Daniel Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Daniel practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Klein 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 Daniel Klein is held by other lawyers.
Ivanna received her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Anthropology and Ancient Mediterranean Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2013. She then graduated both from the University of Windsor with a Canadian Law degree and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (Cum Laude) with an American Law degree in 2017. While in law school, Ivanna focused her studies and training on trial practice and advocacy, including competing and placing in advocacy competitions, taking several trial practic...
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...
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