Ben Irantalab

Ben focuses his practice on personal injury litigation and is drawn to matters involving complex legal and factual issues. He represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopaedic injuries. Ben is committed to guiding clients through the litigation process with careful preparation and thoughtful advocacy.

Ben joined Oatley Vigmond LLP as a summer student in May 2013 and returned to the firm as an articling student before becoming an associate following his call to the Ontario Bar in June 2015. Based in Barrie, Ontario, he has appeared on behalf of clients at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, as well as before the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. He has also acted for clients on leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Ben earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from York University.

His academic experience includes an international law internship with UNESCO and a semester of study at George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. In 2013, Ben received the Best Oralist Award in Canada at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and contributed to his team receiving the Best Respondent Factum in Canada.