William E. Pepall

William E. Pepall

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Legal Malpractice Law Professional Malpractice Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Legal Malpractice Law Professional Malpractice Law
William E. Pepall
William E. Pepall
Toronto, ON
Works at
Lerners LLP

60 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

William Pepall has, for over 30 years, specialized in the field of civil and commercial litigation. He has pleaded cases before all levels of court in Ontario and before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court. Special appearances have been made before the SEC, the OSC, the Estey Inquiry into Banking, and courts in Manitoba, South Carolina, California and British Columbia. Mr. Pepall has broad and diverse experience in the civil litigation field. He has developed particular expertise in the representation of lawyers, accountants and directors and officers in negligence, malpractice, discipline and securities claims.

Works at
Lerners LLP

60 Best Lawyers awards

Lerners LLP logo

Locations

Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of Upper Canada - Member
  • The Advocates' Society - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Director and Officer Liability Practice
  • Legal Malpractice Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
Special Focus:
  • Class Actions

Additional Information

  • Achievements

Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada

Designated as Preferred Counsel by Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company

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