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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 5 43 Singer Kwinter, Toronto singerkwinter.com Singer Kwinter was co-founded in 1974 by Alf Kwinter and the late Morris Singer. The firm has appeared as coun- sel at all court levels including The Supreme Court of Canada, where Kwinter acted on behalf of the successful plaintiff in the landmark decision Oldfield v. Transamerica. Singer Kwinter is the only firm in Canada to obtain three punitive damage awards against insurers. The firm served as counsel in Kamin v. Kawartha Dairy, which changed the law relating to occupier's liability, and Degennaro v. Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital — the largest award in Canada for chronic pain. Kwinter is the recipient of the 2015 OBA award for excellence in insurance law. "I have known Singer Kwinter since its inception. I personally have worked with them and against them during my litigation practice. I am recommending them as the top firm in their field, without hesitation." 2015-16 TOP 10 Personal Injury BOUTIQUE C A N A D I A N L AW Y E R M AG A Z I N E Top 10 Personal Injury boutiques Under the leadership of Roger Oatley and Jim Vigmond, the firm has a specialized plaintiffs' practice that focuses on neurotrauma and multi-trauma cases. With about 100 lawyers and staff, and its head office in Barrie, Ont., the firm has consultation offices dotted throughout the province. Oatley pioneered "the sci- ence of what makes a jury or judge tick, and has taken it further than anyone else," said a voter in previous years. Oatley Vigmond's compliment of former insurance adjusters exemplify the firm's commitment to cli- ent service by dealing full time with the clients' accident benefits, claims, and rehabilitation. "Excellent client service; excellent results; generous sharing of knowledge with other lawyers." Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP, Barrie, Toronto, Hamilton, North Bay, Sudbury oatleyvigmond.com By combining comprehensive legal content with effi cient ways to search and organize results, WestlawNext Canada gives you confi dence you've found the most relevant documents. That leaves more time to fi nd new business, or better service the clients you already have. Discover more at westlawnextcanada.com 00227MO-A48603 IT'S THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO STOP SEARCHING AND START DOING WHAT'S NEXT.