Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Joel Dick serves as a Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry where he emphasizes a compassionate approach in his practice. Concentrating on personal injury litigation, Joel handles cases including motor vehicle accidents, institutional liability, and solicitors’ negligence. His experience spans various personal injury claims, such as slip and fall incidents, amputations, catastrophic brain injuries, and fatality claims.
With significant litigation experience, Joel is passionate about advocating for individuals affected by miscarriages of justice, wrongful convictions, and correctional officer negligence. As a correctional misconduct lawyer, he is devoted to promoting accountability and systemic reform. His involvement in matters has contributed to achieving positive outcomes for clients and influencing policy recommendations for correctional institutions.
Joel is actively involved in the legal community, regularly presenting to legal associations and writing for industry publications. He is often consulted by the media on personal injury and correctional misconduct cases. Joel has published articles on personal injury law and correctional negligence and is frequently invited to speak at legal conferences and educational events. Furthermore, he has shared his knowledge as an instructor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, teaching insurance law, and previously served as an adjudicator on the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for three years.
Beyond his legal practice, Joel is dedicated to pro bono work and charitable initiatives. He was the founding president of Next Generation Energy Alternatives, a charity that focuses on promoting renewable energy technologies. This dedication to community involvement reflects his values and commitment to justice, important to clients who value empathy and integrity in legal representation. His efforts for a sustainable and equitable world align with his advocacy for clients, providing them with a trusted partner throughout their legal journey.
In addition to his legal career, Joel has authored three short stories published in the “Tender Worlds: Tales of the Real and Surreal” collection by Yorkland Publishing.
