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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 43 TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY BOUTIQUE SINGER KWINTER PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS Toronto SINGERKWINTER.COM Singer Kwinter was co-founded in 1974 by Alf Kwinter and the late Morris Singer. The firm of seven lawyers has appeared as counsel at all court levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, where it acted on behalf of the successful plaintiff in the landmark decision Oldfield v. Transamerica Life Insurance Co. of Canada, which established the rights of innocent beneficiaries under life insurance policies. Singer Kwinter is the only firm in Canada to obtain four punitive damage awards against insurers as well as obtaining record punitive damage awards. "Outstanding service." MCLEISH ORLANDO LLP Toronto, Barrie, Hamilton, Kitchener, St. Catharines MCLEISHORLANDO.COM McLeish Orlando LLP, a critical injury boutique firm, was established in 1999 by John McLeish and Dale Orlando. Soon after, they were joined by fellow principal partner Patrick Brown. All three are past presidents of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and certified specialists in civil litigation. Over the years, the partnership has expanded through the addition of three lawyers: Salvatore Shaw, Rikin Morzaria and Joseph Cescon. Lawyers at the firm have contributed to the publication of six books used by other lawyers across the province. The lawyers at McLeish Orlando work to ensure that their clients have access to the best rehabilitation and the highest level of legal expertise. "Outstanding reputation and advocate for the clients." PIA LAW (McLeish Orlando LLP – Thomson Rogers – Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP) THOMSON ROGERS Toronto THOMSONROGERS.COM Thomson Rogers is one of the largest civil litigation firms in Toronto. Since 1936, the firm has evolved into one of the largest personal injury law firms in Ontario and has been voted a top personal injury firm in every year the poll has been conducted. Their team of litigators have one simple goal: to secure the best result for their clients. The firm's personal injury practice spans brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe orthopaedic injuries, injuries of children and wrongful death. "Thomson Rogers is a leader in its field." OATLEY VIGMOND PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS LLP Toronto, North York, Barrie, Hamilton, Sudbury, North Bay OATLEYVIGMOND.COM Oatley Vigmond was founded by Roger Oatley and Jim Vigmond in 2002. Today, the firm features seven partners, five of whom are certified specialists in civil litigation and are recognized as leaders in the field of personal injury law. Oatley Vigmond's accident benefits specialists (former insurance adjusters) exemplify the firm's commitment to client service by managing their statutory accident benefits and arranging a first-rate rehabilitation team, permitting clients to focus on recovery. The firm is known to advocate for clients at all levels of the judicial system and has a long-standing history of going to court with tough cases and winning. "Years of experience. Great staff."

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