Kaitlyn MacDonell

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 proactive approach, Kaitlyn regularly participates in trials, administrative hearings, and motions in the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Administrative Tribunals, contributing significantly to her clients’ cases.

As the President of the Brain Injury Association in the Peterborough Region, Kaitlyn's commitment spans over a decade. Her role on the Practice Direction Committee of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) includes volunteering to draft influential documents impacting policy and law for accident victims throughout Ontario.

Kaitlyn was honored in 2021 with the prestigious Martin Wunder, Q.C. Outstanding New Lawyer Award by the OTLA, acknowledging her dedication to improving the legal landscape for vulnerable plaintiffs.

Additionally, Kaitlyn is a recognized author on legal practices and former editor-in-chief for the OTLA Long Term Disability Section newsletter.