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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 Ot...

Benjamin Mills is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Procurement Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience, Don provides guidance to family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding region. His areas of practice include corporate law, wills, trusts, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the creation of tax-effective structures for the accumulation and transfer of wealth. Clients appreciate his accessibility, judgment, quality of work, and proactive approach in addressing their needs. Don studied math...

Louis-Pierre Grégoire is a partner in Gowlings’ Ottawa office. He focuses his practice on construction law and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction matters, commercial disputes, condominium law, insurance, product liability, and professional responsibility. He has represented many parties in the construction industry (financial institutions, owners, contractors, material suppliers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, building officials and home inspectors). Loui...

Chantal Tourigny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Chantal, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chantal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James M.O. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. James M.O., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M.O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex Gloor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Intellectual Property Law. Alex, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jodi Murray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Jodi, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jodi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Najma joined Yegendorf Rashid in 1999 and became a partner of the law firm in 2009. Her practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury litigation and she is well versed in Ontario’s Insurance Act and its Regulations, including the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Najma has represented seriously injured clients in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as in dispute resolution proceedings before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Najma has developed an experti...

Susan D. Mitchell proudly hails from North Bay, Ontario and continues to provide legal services in Northern Ontario as well as Eastern Ontario. Susan works primarily in our Ottawa office, but also travels to our locations in Cornwall, North Bay, and Kingston as needed to meet with clients on personal injury matters. Susan began practicing in 2002 and has been a Partner at Tierney Stauffer LLP since 2007. She became Managing Partner in 2018. Susan practices civil litigation, focusing on person...