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Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2001
Practice Highlights
Aleks is a partner in the Personal Injury group at Thomson, Rogers and has a particular focus in the area of medical malpractice litigation. Aleks has represented personal injury plaintiffs at the trial and appellate court levels. He was recently named one of the leading medical malpractice lawyers in Canada by Lawday, a North American resource for the legal profession. Aleks has authored numerous articles on litigation and the importance of the litigation process in ensuring safety in medical care. He is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, The Advocates’ Society and the Medical-Legal Society.
Prior to joining Thomson, Rogers, Aleks worked in the United States and Canada on behalf of physicians in medical negligence matters. As such, Aleks has a keen understanding of both sides in personal injury matters, and medical cases in particular.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Honours), McMaster University (1995)
- Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude), University of Akron Faculty of Law (1998)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Ontario (2000)
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
Professional Activities and Affiliations
- The Advocates’ Society
- The Canadian Bar Association
- The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Case of Note
Milne v. St. Joseph's Health Centre (Obstetrical Medical Negligence - Cerebral Palsy)
In a judgement released September 25, 2009, Madam Justice Morissette found an obstetrical nurse and obstetrical resident responsible for the cerebral palsy of Jessy Gibson who was asphyxiated due to a delay in performing a Cesarean section. At this time it is one of the most significant infant medical malpractice cases in the country.
- 2009 CanLII 51196 (ON S.C.) - Decision
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