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I chose Howie, Sacks & Henry because of the firm’s unparalleled reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. I am part of a team of highly skilled lawyers dedicated to achieving the best result possible for our clients."

Joel is a Partner at HSH whose practice is dedicated to personal injury litigation, and in particular, motor vehicle accidents, product liability injuries and solicitors’ negligence.

Joel has argued successfully in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario and has handled the full range of personal injury claims, from slip and falls, to amputations and catastrophic brain injury. Joel is passionate about his work and has earned a reputation for understanding and fighting for the needs of his clients.

He is a frequent presenter and author for various legal associations, and served as an adjudicator on the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for three years. Giving back to the community, Joel is involved in a number of pro bono organizations, as well as charitable initiatives. Joel is the founding president of Next Generation Energy Alternatives, a charity which promotes the use of renewable energy technologies.

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Location
  • 20 Queen Street West, Suite 3500
    Toronto, ON M5H 3R3
    Canada
Education
  • University of Toronto, Juris Doctor, graduated 2001
Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2002
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates’ Society - Member
  • Law Union of Ontario - Member
  • The Ontario Society of Adjudicators and Regulators - Member

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario

14 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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A Motor Vehicle “Incident” or “Accident”? LAT Rules in Favour of HSH LLP Client


Recently HSH assisted a client who suffered injuries from falling against a metal door while alone in the back of a police van. Although the client sustained her injuries as a passenger in a motor vehicle during its normal operation, the SABS insurer denied her application for benefits by suggesting the operation or use of the vehicle was not the direct cause of her injuries.

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Deducting Accident Benefits From A Tort Award: What Should A Jury Know?


Should a jury hear about what compensation a car accident victim has received to date? Would knowing such information be probative or prejudicial when they discuss the damages they will award?

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Preparing Yourself and Your Client for Discovery: A Plaintiff’s Perspective - Part 2 & 3


Though preparation is the key to conducting a successful discovery and the key to ensuring that your client is able to put his or her best foot forward during the discovery process. The following is a list of quick tips to help get you ready to discover the defendant and to prepare your own client for his or her examination for discovery.

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Preparing Yourself and Your Client for Discovery: A Plaintiff’s Perspective - Part 1


Though preparation is the key to conducting a successful discovery and the key to ensuring that your client is able to put his or her best foot forward during the discovery process. The following is a list of quick tips to help get you ready to discover the defendant and to prepare your own client for his or her examination for discovery.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents


Traumatic brain injuries are often called a “silent epidemic” because they can be very challenging to identify, even by skilled medical professionals. Concussions are the most common form of TBI and they can potentially more serious than a person might initially suspect.

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What’s Next After Court Affirms There Are No Limits to Family Law Act Damages for the Loss of a Close Family Member?


Twenty-four year old Alisha Lamers died as a result of a house fire – she was trapped in her Toronto basement apartment in the early morning hours of November 20, 2013. Due to the negligence of her Landlord, she could not escape: the windows were barred, the smoke alarms were not functional, and the only exit was engulfed in flames.

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