Melissa Miller
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Biography
Melissa is dedicated to advocating for the rights of some of society's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly. With a certification in Elder Law, Melissa's focus includes nursing home negligence, long-term care cases, and elder abuse. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she is part of the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry, where she also works extensively in personal injury litigation. Her practice covers areas such as product liability, hospital negligence, car accidents, slip and falls, and long-term disability claims. Melissa brings considerable trial experience and is ready to pursue justice for her clients.
Melissa is engaged with various professional associations and has served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. She has spearheaded the formation of organizations like Canadians4LTC and Lawyers4LTC, aiming for significant improvements in long-term care across Canada. Her dedication to highlighting systemic issues in long-term care is featured in the National Film Board of Canada documentary, "Stolen Time."
Overview
- University of Windsor, LLB, graduated 2009
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2010
- Young Women in the Law - Member
- Women’s Law Association of Ontario - Member
- The Advocates’ Society - Member
- Medico-Legal Society - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Elder Law Section COVID-19 Working Group
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Past-Vice-Chair, New Lawyers Division
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Past-Chair, New Lawyers Division
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors (Current)
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2010
- Young Women in the Law - Member
- Women’s Law Association of Ontario - Member
- The Advocates’ Society - Member
- Medico-Legal Society - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Elder Law Section COVID-19 Working Group
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Past-Vice-Chair, New Lawyers Division
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Past-Chair, New Lawyers Division
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors (Current)
- University of Windsor, LLB, graduated 2009
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Personal Injury Litigation
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Melissa Miller is an advocate for the most vulnerable members of our population, the elderly. Being certified in Elder Law, she concentrates on nursing home negligence, long-term care cases and elder abuse.
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