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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 ...

Paula Lombardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Paula practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Paula Lombardi since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paula Lombardi is held by other lawyers.

Steven J. Atkinson is a Partner with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at Harrison Pensa LLP. 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 inc...

Dallas has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario. The Certified Specialist Program is intended to recognize lawyers “who have met established standards of experience and knowledge requirements in a designated area of law and have maintained exemplary standards of professional practice.” In order to be certified, a lawyer must have demonstrated a mastery of substantive law, practices and procedures while concentrating in a specialized area...

Craig M. Clarke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Craig M. practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Craig M. Clarke since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Craig M. Clarke is held by other lawyers.

Mary-Anne is a senior partner at Beckett and leads the Plaintiff Injury Group. Mary-Anne has been passionately advocating for those injured in motor vehicle collisions and slip and fall accidents, since she was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. She also represents individuals in disputes with their own insurance companies, particularly for long-term disability benefits and Statutory Accident Benefits, through the motor vehicle insurance system. Mary-Anne has handled many fatality cases repre...

Gregory J. Monforton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Gregory J. practices law in Windsor, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory J. Monforton since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory J. Monforton is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Sinal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Christopher practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Sinal since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Sinal is held by other lawyers.

Allison Webster is a Partner with the Insurance Defence group at Harrison Pensa. Allison has a diverse civil litigation practice, with a focus on a variety of litigation matters for insurers, as well as a general commercial litigation practice, a professional negligence practice as preferred counsel for LawPro, and as external counsel for Ontario school boards, including the Thames Valley District School Board.

Jill McCartney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Jill practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jill McCartney since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jill McCartney is held by other lawyers.