Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Professional Malpractice Law
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Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes. He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of...
Dara M. Lambe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Dara M., who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meredith E. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Meredith E., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
François Baril is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. François, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Considered by many to be one of Ontario's most respected civil litigators, David Williams practices in the areas of class action litigation, complex commercial litigation and personal injury . Notably, Dave also has a special record of achievement in medical malpractice cases where he has successfully represented plaintiffs. He has also been active in representing Ontario lawyers in litigation supported by LawPro — the Ontario lawyer’s professional liability insurance plan. As a v...
Practices in the area of health law including extensive trial experience in the medical malpractice area. Regularly represents physicians in proceedings involving the College of Physicians of Ontario and in Hospital privilege matters. Also practices insurance defence law including extensive trial experience in the defence of negligence claims against municipalities involving road design, road signage, construction and occupier's liability. Experience defending municipal police forces against ...
Adriana I. Cargnello is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Adriana I., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adriana I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
William Pepall has, for over 30 years, specialized in the field of civil and commercial litigation. He has pleaded cases before all levels of court in Ontario and before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court. Special appearances have been made before the SEC, the OSC, the Estey Inquiry into Banking, and courts in Manitoba, South Carolina, California and British Columbia. Mr. Pepall has broad and diverse experience in the civil litigation field. He has developed particular expertis...
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