Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation

Dallas has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario. The Certified Specialist Program is intended to recognize lawyers “who have met established standards of experience and knowledge requirements in a designated area of law and have maintained exemplary standards of professional practice.” In order to be certified, a lawyer must have demonstrated a mastery of substantive law, practices and procedures while concentrating in a specialized area...

Jon Harbut is a partner at Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott. His law practice is focused exclusively on representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions or accidents in commercial or residential premises. He also represents family members of individuals who are killed as a result of someone else’s negligence. Jon has represented clients on numerous occasions in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Court of Appeal. He has obtained precedent setting verd...

Patricia (Pat) Forte specializes in employment law and insurance defence. She has also completed courses in risk assessment, risk control and risk financing to receive her Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, and has expertise in risk management in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. In the area of employment, her expertise includes representing clients on employment standards, contracts, policies, privacy, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, managing leaves of absence,...

Brian Simo is a Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Ross & McBride . Brian is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Brian, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Brian has always had a personal and professional interest in...

Yoni Joanna Silberman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Yoni Joanna, 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 Yoni Joanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicolle was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2002 and practices exclusively in the area of personal injury and insurance related claims. She has many years of experience and has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Nicolle enjoys a work life balance that includes time with family and friends, as well as time to read, meditate, and practice yoga. She can often be found trail walking with her furry friend, Lucy.

With over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success, Erin Ellis is an advocate for survivors of both recent and historical sexual and physical abuse. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. Erin represents plaintiffs from across Canada, demanding acknowledgment and compensation for the harms perpetrated or facilitated by individuals and inst...

Kevin acts on behalf of individuals that need help. This often involves people who have been injured through medical errors or other accidents. He also works for people that have been wrongfully denied coverage by their insurance company on a range of matters from losing their homes in a fire to being denied the security promised by their long-term disability benefits provider. In either instance, the best part of his work is being able to help individuals who are going through difficult time...

E. Craig Watson brings a wealth of experience to Meridian Law Group , which he joined in 2019. A graduate of Queen's University Law School (1993), he was admitted to the bar in Ontario (1994) and British Columbia (1995). Marked by over two decades of practice in the Lower Mainland, Craig is a seasoned litigator renowned for his commitment as a determined advocate for his clients. He skillfully represents both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad range of complex disputes. His core practic...

Gordon Marsden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Gordon, who practices law in Oakville, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gordon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In 2003, the Minister of Finance of Ontario selected David MacDonald from personal injury lawyers in the province as the authorized representative for injured persons and appointed him to be a member of the Executive Committee to the Superintendent of Insurance for the Province of Ontario’s Auto Reforms Implementation Committee. In this role, he advocates to the government of Ontario and its Ministries on behalf of persons injured in motor vehicle accidents. David’s practice is ex...

Tara Pipella has been recognized in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Law, and has been regularly listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading practitioner in Alberta in the area of Personal Injury litigation, at Pipella Law, www.pipellalaw.com . Tara has successfully carried on the family tradition of her late father, Edward S. Pipella, Q.C., practicing exclusively in the area of personal injury law and acting exclusively for Plaintiffs, succe...

Irina is Murphy Battista’s managing partner and has worked at the firm for the last 20 years, even before she was a lawyer. She represents only plaintiffs. With extensive trial experience that includes complex injury cases, civil sexual assault cases, wills variation cases and class actions, Irina has represented clients at all levels of court in BC. Beyond her courtroom success, she has also had considerable experience working with clients to resolve their cases through mediation and n...

As a Partner at Neinstein, Rose is an integral member of the senior leadership team, driving innovative practices that keep the firm ahead of the ever-evolving legal landscape. Her keen organizational skills and strategic foresight have made her an invaluable source of knowledge and trust among her peers. Rose also maintains a comprehensive medical malpractice and personal injury practice, focusing on birthing injuries and motor vehicle accidents. Over a legal career spanning more than 20 yea...

Mary-Joe Renaud is a lawyer with Bartlet & Richardes LLP, practicing in Windsor, Ontario. Her work focuses on Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation, where she represents clients in a range of complex legal matters arising from accidents, coverage disputes, and injury-related claims. Mary-Joe has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026 for her work in Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. This distinction is based on a peer-review process that reflects the professional rega...

Anthony A. Vecchio, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Anthony A., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.