Top 10 Insurance Defence boutiques
Bell Temple (Toronto)
belltemple.com
Founded in 1945, Bell Temple has almost seven decades in the insurance field, during which it has established
longstanding relationships with many of North America's most prominent insurers. The firm's 40 lawyers practice in areas including property, subrogation, casualty, commercial, environmental, class actions, health discipline, and malpractice claims. The firm has handled a number of major cases, including class action E-coli suits
and the Sunrise Propane Depot explosion. Senior partner Cameron Godden has spearheaded the use of jointdefence strategies for multi-million dollar, multi-party litigation, such as the so-called "Operation Fog," which
involved more than 80 vehicles in one of Canada's worst traffic collisions.
Benson Percival Brown LLP (Toronto)
bensonpercival.com
Since Philip Benson founded it in 1956, the firm's focus has always been on insurance defence. Barry Percival joined
seven years later in 1963, and today the 23 lawyers who work out of its Toronto office represent some of the largest
insurers in the country. The firm has also been a training ground for a number of judges. Among its alumni are three
Superior Court judges, three provincial court judges, and three Superior Court masters. The firm has also produced
two attorneys general for Ontario, including Roy McMurtry, who went on to become Ontario's chief justice after a spell
as Benson's first law partner. "Smart lawyers, excellent client service," said one voter.
Because Insurance
Defence Strategies
Aren't Always
Black And White
Reisler Franklin LLP is a leading Canadian
insurance defence law firm recognized for its
results-driven strategic counsel. We offer a full
range of specialized services delivered by an
exceptional team with a proven track record.
Our prestige clients, who have benefited from
our expertise, experience and cost-efficient
solutions, can testify why we are among the
best in the industry. Bar none.
Named One of Canada's Top 10 Insurance
Defence Boutiques in 2013
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