Paul Fruitman

Paul Fruitman

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Administrative and Public Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Health Care Law Medical Negligence Professional Malpractice Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Administrative and Public Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Health Care Law Medical Negligence Professional Malpractice Law
Works at
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Paul carries a practice of complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience and understanding. He has expertise in contract disputes, infrastructure and construction disputes, health law, employment law, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, professional negligence, and product liability matters.

Paul has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including as trial counsel in jury and non-jury matters, at the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal, and in a range of administrative and arbitral tribunals.

Paul frequently authors in legal publications, including The Advocates' Journal and the Annual Review of Civil Litigation. He is a regular speaker at seminars and an instructor at the Osgoode Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop. Paul is a member of the OBA’s Alternative Business Structures Task Force and the CBA’s working group for Solicitor-Client Privilege Claims at the Canadian border, and a past member of the OBA’s Civil Litigation Executive.

Works at
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Windsor, LL.B., graduated 2005

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2006

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Director and Officer Liability Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Medical Negligence
  • Professional Malpractice Law

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