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Gary Caplan is a civil litigation lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, practising with Gary M. Caplan Professional Corporation . For more than 40 years, he has represented clients in commercial litigation, insurance disputes, mediation, and arbitration matters . His practice focuses on practical and cost-effective dispute resolution strategies for businesses, insurers, professionals, and individuals. Gary is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation. His lit...

Cynthia is the leader of the Pensions and Benefits Practice. She has extensive experience in pension and benefits law, policy and strategy - for 25 years, she has exclusively worked in pension and benefits from alma broad range of perspectives, starting with private practice representing unions, employees and administrators. Cynthia also worked within the Ontario government, within a large jointly sponsored public sector plan and most recently, with Ontario’s new pension regulator on st...

Balraj practices in the areas of Labour, Constitutional, Pension and Benefits, and Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Rights. In her Labour practice, Balraj represents trade unions, with a focus in the education and health care sectors. In her pension and benefits practice, Balraj has provided advice to Boards of Trustees, plan administrators, trade unions and to individuals on a broad range of pension and benefits issues, including for example: advice around legislative compliance, trustee liabil...

Sandeep Joshi defends directors, officers, and executives facing liability claims arising from high-profile business decisions and allegations of wrongdoing. His practice draws on experience as external counsel and as senior in-house counsel managing enterprise-wide legal risk. He has represented independent directors defending a $1.4 billion claim related to the collapse of an investment fund company, and an officer and shareholder defending a $900 million claim related to the failure of a c...

Kaitlyn legal practice at Howie, Sacks & Henry focuses on personal injury litigation, long-term disability claims , accident benefits claims , and various insurance-related cases. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced after serious personal injuries, she is committed to helping her clients navigate the complexities of their circumstances. Kaitlyn has a personal connection to brain injury advocacy, motivated by her father’s diagnosis following a serious assault. With a pr...

Henry Dinsdale is a partner in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Henry has been advising and representing employers for over 25 years at both the federal and provincial levels and has appeared on behalf of employers in proceedings in every province in the country. His practice ranges from providing sophisticated strategic advice, to collective bargaining and labour and employment law advocacy. Henry has received both a Masters and Doctoral degree in law from Stanford University Law School ...

Karima Kanani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Karima practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karima Kanani 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 Karima Kanani is held by other lawyers.

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

Neil is a partner at Whelton Hiutin LLP. He practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Neil represents clients in a broad range of matters including corporate, real estate and employment disputes. He also acts for victims of serious personal injuries. Whatever the case, Neil believes that the key to a successful result is strong, principled and intelligent representation. Neil has argued cases at all levels of court in Ontario and has ex...

With over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success, Erin Ellis is an advocate for survivors of both recent and historical sexual and physical abuse. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. Erin represents plaintiffs from across Canada, demanding acknowledgment and compensation for the harms perpetrated or facilitated by individuals and inst...