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w w w . c a n a d i a n l a w y e r m a g . c o m M A Y 2 0 1 9 45 TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY BOUTIQUE SLATER VECCHIO LLP Vancouver SLATERVECCHIO.COM Slater Vecchio is a leading firm in British Columbia for those who have suffered complex or catastrophic injuries. The 160-member team of lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants and case managers helps people navigate the complex legal and medical systems to get the best possible care. Led by Michael Slater, Anthony Vecchio, James Buckley, James Richards, Aimee King, Saro Turner and Nicole Kelly, the firm focuses on its clients' unique rehabilitation needs. Working with some of the top medical professionals in the business enables the firm to make a significant and positive difference in its clients' lives. This helps restore each individual to the best version of themselves following a traumatic event. "Strong client advocacy; commitment; strong communicators; accessible." WILL DAVIDSON LLP Toronto, Bowmanville, Midland, Huntsville, Oakville, Lindsay WILLDAVIDSON.CA Will Davidson LLP celebrates 95 years at the forefront of the legal profession in Ontario. With personal injury litigators operating through offices in Toronto, Oakville, Huntsville, Bowmanville and Midland, the firm has done counsel work for lawyers throughout Ontario including numerous trials and appeals all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. Will Davidson has a diverse practice and has represented clients across Ontario in product liability claims, commercial litigation and insurance claims. The firm is proud of its community involvement and its leadership roles in organizations dedicated to the advancement of access to justice. "They're all across Ontario. Exceptional staff/lawyers. Real personable people, much more than other law firms." The Honourable René J. Marin, C.M., O.M.M., O.Ont., Q.C., J.D., C.D., LL.D.(Hon), has served in various capacities throughout his career in public service, including as judge, deputy solicitor general of Canada, and chair of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee. He has chaired numerous inquiries, reviews, and audits relating to policing and security. He has consulted with the Organization of American States and civilian and/or police authorities on police accountability in Canada, as well as in Italy, France, England, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Belgium. Justice Marin was the Canadian special advisor to Haiti on law and judicial reform. In addition to being a lecturer in advanced criminal procedure at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law – Common Law Section, he has written and presented extensively. He has presented numerous papers to the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs, the Canadian Police Association, and the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police. Justice Marin is a member of the Order of Canada, an Officer of the Order of Military Merit, a member of the Order of Ontario, a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit (Republic of Italy), and an Honourary Member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the International Airport and Seaport Police. He is a founding member of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Museum and Honourary Chief of Police for Metro Toronto. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Honourable René J. Marin, Q.C., as author of Admissibility of Statements, Ninth Edition © 2019 Thomson Reuters Canada Limited TR714588-NK