Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation

Alf earned his JD from the U of T in 1970. He and Morris Singer founded the firm in 1974. He has appeared at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada, where he appeared on behalf of the successful plaintiff in the landmark decision of Oldfield v. Transamerica Insurance. Alf has achieved some of Canada’s largest jury awards for punitive damages against an insurer. He acted for the plaintiff in the milestone case of Kamin v. Kawartha Dairy, which reduced the onus on plaintif...

Alex graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 2006, and obtained his Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in 2010. He was called to the Bar in 2011. Alex’s clients rely on his detail-oriented, creative and practical solutions to their legal problems. With a broad and varied insurance litigation practice, Alex has a breadth of knowledge in a number of practice areas. He defends a wide range of personal injury claims on behalf of insurers and self...

Darrell P. March is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Darrell P., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darrell P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris has an impressive 25-year career specializing in appeals and civil litigation. As an appellate lawyer Chris has argued multiple multi-million dollar civil appeals including the largest wrongful death award for general damages in Canadian history. His numerous appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada have become part of the established Canadian Jurisprudence in the fields of tort liability and insurance and has over 60 reported decisions. His experience in the realm...

Carsten is a founding member and senior partner of JSS Barristers, the largest civil litigation boutique law firm in western Canada. His practice emphasizes complex and multi-party corporate and commercial litigation, commercial class actions, oil & gas litigation including royalty, environmental and CAPL issues, shareholder disputes, advising creditors and others in insolvency matters and professional negligence claims. During a leave of absence from JSS Barristers, he served as Senior L...

Brian Sunohara is a partner at Rogers Partners LLP and has been with the firm since 2003. Brian handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including occupiers’ liability, product liability, motor vehicle accident claims, and property claims, including claims arising from fires, water damage, structural damage, and environmental contamination. With a diverse practice, Brian represents insurers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, construction companies and contractors, HVAC ...

Philip W. Nykyforuk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Philip W., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelagh embodies the spirit of justice as a seasoned lawyer dedicated to guiding her clients through the legal system with empathy and skill, relishing the challenges of trial work and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. As a mother herself, Shelagh understands firsthand the importance of listening and empathizing with her clients, many of whom are also mothers, drawing from her own experiences to ensure their voices are heard throughout the legal process. Shelagh feels privileged to...

David E. Preszler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. David E., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin enjoys practising law and loves the challenges of civil litigation. He has broad experience in all aspects of insurance claims litigation, including personal injury, products liability, property losses, professional negligence, class proceedings, and coverage disputes. He is an expert in handling first-party accident benefits claims and disputes between insurers (loss transfer and priority disputes). Kevin is proud to assist many of the firm’s longstanding clients with tailored, p...

Justin Robichaud, KC, is a founding partner of Fidelis Law. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2021. His legal practice is focused mainly on personal injury and insurance law litigation. He has seen first-hand the disastrous effects an accident can have on the life of a person, and as a result of these experiences, he decided to dedicate his work to personal injury claims. Justin is sensitive to the specific needs of his clients and is committed to helping them navigate the road to reco...

Melissa is dedicated to advocating for the rights of some of society's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly. With a certification in Elder Law, Melissa's focus includes nursing home negligence , long-term care cases, and elder abuse. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she is part of the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry, where she also works extensively in personal injury litigation . Her practice covers areas such as product liability , hospital negligence, car accidents , slip and f...

Lyndsay Jardine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Lyndsay, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lyndsay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anastase is a Partner and Leader of the Personal Injury Group at Watson Goepel. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury and insurance law , he has acted for thousands of injured parties at all levels of court in British Columbia. Anastase Maragos’s recognition in Personal Injury Litigation speaks volumes about his dedication to advocating for those who have suffered harm. His empathetic approach, combined with his legal acumen, ensures that our clients seeking justice in per...

Clive Boulton is a Partner in the Insurance and Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Clive has been practicing law since 1979, first at the Provincial Crown Counsel’s office in Vancouver to gain trial experience after finishing his articles. For two years he did exclusively trial work in Provincial and Supreme Court and spent six months doing jury trials. In 1981 Mr. Boulton entered private practice and has practiced in a variety o...

A well-rounded litigator who appreciates that cases are won both inside and outside of the courtroom, Jay is both a fearless advocate and expert negotiator. Clients appreciate his ability to know when to push forward and when to settle, resolving cases effectively, efficiently and with his clients’ best interests in mind. Judges have noted that Jay’s presentation in court and thorough submissions “were of great assistance to the court”, and his civility towards his opp...