Desmond H. Dixon, Partner

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Phone: 416-868-3241

Certified Specialist - Civil Litigation
2011 Lexpert Ranked
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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

Denny’s practice is focused on personal injury litigation and medical malpractice on behalf of plaintiffs. Denny is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada. He is recognized by the respected publication LEXPERT® as a leading practitioner in the field of medical negligence and he is also listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada® 2011 as a leading practitioner in the field of personal injury.
 
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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University (1970)
  • Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School (1972)

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice

Professional Activities and Affiliations

  • The Canadian Bar Association
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member of the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto
  • Former member of The Joint Committee on Court Reform

 


 

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.

 

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