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Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1974 and Certified by the LSUC as a Specialist in Civil Litigation
Practice Highlights
Clients with catastrophic injuries can count on a sympathetic, but objective, appraisal when they meet David Neill, one of Canada's most experienced personal injury litigators. David has a distinctive background, having defended insurance companies during the first 15 years of his practice. Now, he works almost exclusively to help the injured, mostly motor vehicle accident victms, secure compensation for their pain and suffering.
"Most of my clients can never recover all that they have lost, but I feel great personal satisfaction in helping them get a financial settlement that will make their lives somewhat easier," says David, who has been with Thomson, Rogers since 1974.
"I am prepared to take on cases that have high risk," adds David, "but I would rather refuse a case that has no hope than put a client through the further ordeal of an unsuccessful law suit. But if there is merit in the case, I'm inclined to take the risk."
Among David's specialities are cases involving traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
David takes pride in helping people who really need it, especially since access to the justice system is so difficult for so many people."
David's years defending insurers makes him a more effective litigator. "I know what makes for a successful claim," he says. As well, David hasn't "burned any bridges" with the insurers he once helped, a factor that can help facilitate a successful negotiated settlement.
David has the honour of being selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada® 2010 in the field of personal injury litigation (Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Guelph (1969)
- Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School (1972)
- ADR Workshop, University of Windsor Faculty of Law/Stitt Feld Handy Houston ADR Ltd. (2000)
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Municipal Liability
- Insurance Policy Interpretation and Coverage Opinions
Professional Activities and Affiliations
- The Advocates’ Society
- The Canadian Bar Association
- The Medico-Legal Society of Toronto
- Past Director of The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)