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Krista Nerland is a partner at OKT. Her practice focuses on litigation related to Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaty rights; human rights and discrimination; and advancing Indigenous jurisdiction. Krista has particular expertise in appellate litigation and has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Krista holds a J.D. with honours from the University of Toronto, where she received awards for academic excellence and highest standing in constitution...

Jeff is not only a Partner and owner of Neinstein, but also one of its creators. As the Head of the Personal Injury Group, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s identity and operations, overseeing a dedicated team of lawyers and staff focused on supporting trauma victims. His leadership is instrumental in driving the firm’s personal injury business and success. Through his leadership, he has helped the firm develop a reputation as leaders in the industry. A commanding pres...

Edward O’Dwyer is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office and the chair of the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. As an experienced litigator, he acts as employer counsel in wrongful dismissal and unjust dismissal matters for clients across all industries with a special focus on federally regulated and financial services employers. Edward regularly appears before arbitrators, administrative tribunals and appellate courts. In addition to his considerable ...

Adrienne is a partner in the litigation department, with a practice that focuses on all aspects of franchise litigation and dispute resolution. She is widely recognized by her peers as a leading practitioner of Canadian franchise law. Adrienne is a trusted advisor to her clients. She provides legal and strategic advice to franchise businesses in all sectors, including the hotel, restaurant, retail cannabis, and grocery sectors, and is well-known for providing practical and business-oriented l...

James (Jamie) Dunn is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and a member of the firm’s Insurance Litigation group. Jamie has enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career in the field of insurance defence litigation and is a nationally recognized and highly regarded litigator.Jamie specializes in jury trial work in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as tort, subrogation, rail-related claims, product liability, coverage dispute litigation and commercial general liability cases. He ha...

With strong negotiation skills and extraordinary legal acumen, Kenneth is well-known for his ability to find creative, cooperative and beneficial resolutions to complex family law disputes. Whether through mediation, arbitration or litigation, he is sharp-witted, responsive, and empathetic in his approach to achieving his clients’ goals, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations. Kenneth founded Epstein Cole with Philip Epstein in 1978. As a senior partner, his practice focus...

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...

Peter Pliszka, a senior partner in Fasken’s Litigation Group, is regarded as one of Canada’s leading litigation lawyers. Peter’s practice is focused primarily on product liability, class action, commercial and insurance litigation matters, and it is national in scope. Peter conducts litigation proceedings across Canada and has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and other Canadian provinces as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. Peter is Fasken’s Chair-Life Sci...

Matthew Urback is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Matthew, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Kleer is one of the founding partners of OKT. In her practice of Aboriginal rights, she represents Aboriginal clients responding to a variety of resource developments, including mineral exploration, mining, and hydroelectric development, in negotiations and litigation. She also advises on federal and provincial environmental protection and assessment law. She provides legal advice and does legal drafting on issues addressed in negotiations for comprehensive land claims, Aboriginal self-...