Michael J. Henry

Michael J. Henry


Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Recognized since 2016

Toronto, Ontario

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation

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Michael practises personal injury law, with an emphasis on motor vehicle accidents, insurance and disability claims and other facets of personal injury litigation, such as recreation/sports injury claims, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents and wrongful dismissal matters. A founding partner of the firm, Michael is committed to helping victims and their loved ones through difficult times and to achieve a fair result to compensate them for their losses. Michael has been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs and a contributor to various legal publications. Michael is an active member of a number of legal professional associations and has held leadership roles in several brain injury associations.

Michael has a large referral network for cases from the medical community and lawyers who trust his abilities and judgment to handle their patients’ and clients’ matters through the legal process in a compassionate way and to a timely resolution. If the case cannot be settled, Michael has a proven track record of success at Trial and Arbitration.

Michael’s commitment to his clients and support of all victims of personal injury is extended to his charitable activities. He is the founder of the “Personal Injury Bar Charity Hockey Challenge,” an annual tournament that has raised more than $500,000 for the Canadian Spinal Research Organization’s (CSRO) “Shoot for a Cure” campaign for the prevention and cure of spinal cord injuries.

Practice Focus

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Accident Benefits Claims
  • Slip and Fall Claims
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Claims

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar, 1988
  • LLB, Magna Cum Laude, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, 1986
  • BA (Honours), McMaster University, 1983

Honours and Awards

  • Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Upper Canada, 2013
  • Listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
  • Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Law Category
  • Law Society of Upper Canada, Practice Management Mentor
  • Various Charitable endeavors

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • The Advocates’ Society

Community Involvement

  • Canadian Spinal Cord Research Organization, Board Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association, Past Trustee
  • Peel Halton Brain Injury Association, Past Trustee
  • Brain Injury Association of Toronto, Past Trustee
  • “Personal Injury Bar Charity Hockey Challenge,” Canadian Spinal Research Organization’s (CSRO), Founder and Organizer
  • Elimu Development Projects, Canadian Ambassador

Contact & Links
Location
  • 20 Queen Street West, Suite 3500
    Toronto, ON M5H 3R3
    Canada
Languages
  • English

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario

12 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada award

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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