Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG'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 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.
Donald J. Dow
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.
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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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