Denis Edmond Burns

Elizabeth Traynor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Labour and Employment Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven J. Atkinson is a Partner with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Harrison Pensa. He has a diverse litigation practice with 30 years of experience. He works for individuals, insurance companies and corporations of all sizes. Whatever the case, or whoever the client, Steve prides himself on his personal involvement with his clients and results-oriented approach to litigation. Steve’s insurance clients do business across Canada, covering a wide range of exposures includi...

Practices in the area of commercial litigation including contract and business disputes, appeals, administrative tribunals (human rights, privacy law), defence of professionals in self-regulation discipline and complaint proceedings, shareholder disputes and real estate litigation. Also practices in the area of health law including public health law, hospital privileges disputes and regulatory college proceedings.

Sarah E. Martens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Sarah E., who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maciek Piekosz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Maciek, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maciek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Toenie is a Partner and Practice Group Leader with the Family Law Group at HARRISON PENSA™. Toenie’s practice encompasses custody, access, child and spousal support, divorce, property issues, domestic contracts and Children's Aid Society cases. He represents both private and legally aided clients. Toenie focuses on helping spouses resolve the many difficult and complicated issues that flow from their separation. He has extensive experience helping spouses negotiate separation agre...

Barbara Legate is the founding partner of Legate. Barbara has engraved her vision of excellence in personal injury litigation and service to clients onto the firm. For Barbara, every case is personal. With every client, she asks, "what would I expect if I was sitting in his chair? How can I help my client get back what she has lost, or protect the future of this family?" After over 35 years of practice, Barbara has earned a high level of respect for her thoroughness, legal acumen and results ...

Lou-Anne Farrell joined Harrison Pensa as Counsel in 2022 to help build our Estate Litigation practice. She has been practicing in the Estate Litigation field for over 35 years. Her practice includes will challenges, spousal and dependent’s claims, removal of executors and contested estate audits, as well as Power of Attorney litigation, capacity litigation, the appointment of guardians, and Breach of Trust claims. Her expertise in this field is recognized locally and throughout the pro...

Yola S. Ventresca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Yola S., who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yola S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Insurance defence practice includes coverage analysis, insurance fraud, arson, punitive damage litigation, automobile and other personal injury defence. Also practices in the area of health care law.