Donald J. Dow

Donald J. Dow

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Awarded Practice Areas
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
Donald J. Dow
Ottawa, ON
Works at
Gowling WLG

273 Best Lawyers awards

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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.

Works at
Gowling WLG

273 Best Lawyers awards

Gowling WLG logo

Locations

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, Canada
  • Nunavut, Canada

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Professional Malpractice Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Medical Negligence
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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