Health Care Law Medical Negligence Personal Injury Litigation Professional Malpractice Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Ottawa.
Donald J. Dow
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Donald Dow is a partner in the firm's Ottawa office practising in the advocacy department. Donald’s practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings.
Donald has over 17 years of experience in malpractice litigation, medical device/instruments liability claims, class actions and has handled numerous civil trials. He has appeared as counsel at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Donald heads our Ottawa based Medical Defence Practice Group.
Since 2003, Donald has represented defendants in medically related Civil Actions in Nunavut. Donald is repeatedly recommended in the Lexpert Directory in the area of Medical Negligence. Donald serves as Honoury Solicitor to the Canadian Council on International Law.
Overview
- Ontario, Canada
- Nunavut, Canada
- Ontario, Canada
- Nunavut, Canada
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Health Care Law, Ottawa, Canada (2026)
- Professional Malpractice Law, Ottawa, Canada (2022)
- Health Care Law, Ottawa, Canada (2019)
- Medical Negligence, Ottawa, Canada (2018)
- Medical Negligence, Ottawa, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Health Care Law
- Medical Negligence
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Law
Special Focus:
- Medical Malpractice
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