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Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2005
Practice Highlights
Stacey Stevens had years of experience fighting to make a difference in people’s lives before she joined the Ontario Bar in 2005. Before being accepted at Osgoode Hall Law School, she worked with people who were hurt in car accidents and their lawyers to ensure their clients received full compensation available for their injuries. She led the fight against the City of Pickering to win approval for its first non-profit housing development. She initiated a Breakfast for Learning Program in Durham Region, where she lives, that helps feed over 200 students a day.
While at Osgoode, Stacey won the Tom Wilcox Scholarship award given annually to the top three law students in Canada on the basis of academic achievement and dedication to insurance law. She worked with the Innocence Project and helped win the release of Romeo Phillion, a man who spent 31 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.
Her passion for justice continues through her pro bono work. In 2007, she advocated alongside renowned civil liberties lawyer Clayton Ruby and won a landmark Charter of Rights and Freedoms case that overthrew amendments to Ontario’s adoption laws on the basis of an individual’s right to privacy.
Since joining Thomson, Rogers in 2006, Stacey has helped her clients and their families receive over $2 million in compensation. She has represented people injured in car and motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, boating accidents, medical malpractice and who have been denied disability benefits. Although her office is in Toronto, Stacey maintains her “small town” roots. She and her family live in Central Ontario, and many of her clients are from Simcoe County, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities.
Says Stacey: “One can really make a difference in personal injury cases. No one plans on being hurt in an accident. It happens in the blink of an eye and can turn a person’s life into a state of turmoil. The last thing they need is to have to fight the insurance company for accident benefits at a time when their focus should be on recovery. That’s my job.”
Education
- Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School (2004)
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance
- Professional Malpractice
- Product Liability Litigation
Professional Activities and Affiliations
- The Advocates’ Society
- The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
- The Ontario Bar Association
Presentations
Stacey L. Stevens, Settlement Approval through the eyes of the Parens Patriae - Obtaining Court Approval of Accident Benefit Settlements, presented at the Law Society of Upper Canada: Personal Injury and Mental Capacity Law Strategies for Claims Involving Incapable Persons on October 18, 2007
Stacey L. Stevens, Catherine Korte and Kim Lamont, Life after DACs II – Solutions for Assisting Injured Persons - Assessment and Treatment in SABS Insurance Claims, presented at the Life after DACs II Workshop - Cobourg on May 14, 2007
Stacey L. Stevens, L. Craig Brown, Jury Questions in Complex Cases, presented on March 30, 2007
In the Media
Punitives and The Jury
The Litigator, Journal of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
April 2009
Discussing the law regarding punitive damage claims in personal injury and product liability lawsuits and how a personal injury lawyer may best present a punitive damage claim at trial on behalf of an accident victim.
Walker's Slip-and-Fall a Lawyer's Pick-me-up
Globe and Mail Article - February 15, 2008
(47 KB PDF File)
Challenging New Adoption Information Disclosure Law
Law Times Article - January 29, 2007
(60 KB PDF File)
Controversial Adoption Law Struck Down
Law Times Article - October 1, 2007
(537 KB PDF File)
Stacey Discusses Adoption Information Disclosure Law on CFRB radio.
CFRB Radio Talk Show - October 2007
(9 MB MP3 Audio File)
Notable Decisions
Giordano v. Royal Sun Alliance
Ontario Adoption Information Disclosure Act
Testimonials
Dear Stacey,
Now that the case has concluded, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks especially to you for your hard work to represent me in this case. You have exhibited extreme professionalism throughout the whole process. I am not knowledgeable in legal matters, your guidance made me feel comfortable in the presence of the defendants. I highly commend you and hope for your continued success.
- N. Bragado
Craig Brown and Stacey L. Stevens from Thomson, Rogers from the initial meeting till the end of the full duration of the case were extremely supportive and helpful. It is the first time we have ever encountered such an event in our lifetime and the whole ordeal at first felt surreal, nerve racking, and set our minds in a state of panic and confusion. As we have never dealt with taking legal action against another party. Having Craig Brown represent us was the best thing that happened as his knowledge, experience and professionalism helped us understand the direction that we needed to take for the case. As a client of Craig Brown and Stacey Stevens we felt at ease as their care for their clients is reflected in their work by the constant follow ups, feedbacks and suggestions.
It is our greatest gratitude that Thomson, Rogers represented us on our dog attack case. Not only did we receive the professionalism, knowledge and experience the fee structure offered was very reasonable for the care in detail they put into my case. The doctors recommended were freindly, helpful and understanding which assisted in our road to recovery.
Craig Brown and Stacey Stevens, patience and professionalism made what could have been a very difficult and emotional experience for us much easier to approach. We would gladly recommend Thomson, Rogers to anybody looking for exceptional legal services.
M. and S. Wong
We would like to thank Stacey for her time and effort in bringing our case to completion.
Throughout the process Stacey showed us kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. She carefully explained each stage of the legal process and her support was very much appreciated. Should we become aware of anyone requiring legal services, we would confidently recommend Stacey.
- J. Geissler and H. Brady
I would like to thank Thomson, Rogers for being such a professional law firm, and especially Stacey Stevens for being so thorough and well prepared. She was very committed in achieving our goals. I felt very comfortable with Stacey and her very efficient team. She is very personable and compassionate and I always felt like I was in good hands. I was treated with full respect. It was a pleasure dealing with her and I am very happy that she was representing me in a tough time. I would definitely recommend Thomson, Rogers and Stacey Stevens.
- L. Hartnett
Dear Craig,
I am writing to thank you for doing a great job representing me in my personal injury suit. You and your associates (Carmen Spano and Stacey Stevens) were always professional, understanding and pro-active in moving my claim forward towards a settlement.
I was never disappointed with my decision to have you represent me. You achieved a settlement I am very happy with. The best part is, I did not have to go to court.
I would highly recommend Thomson, Rogers to anyone wanting professional help in settling a personal injury claim.
- M. Betz
Dear Stacey Stevens,
I am writing to thank you for all the hard work and personal attention that you and your team at Thomson, Rogers provided for the settlement of my Accident Claim.
From the first meeting to the very end I was shown patience, empathy, care and understanding. You helped me see the situation clearly and maintain focus and a positive perspective on my future. My fiancé and I are finally able to put the past behind us and begin our lives together with a clean slate and we owe it all to you.
- J. Bardyn
After dealing with several lawyers at Thomson, Rogers each an expert in their own field, I had the opportunity to work with Stacey Stevens. It soon became apparent that Stacey is a bit of a "pit bull", once she gets hold of a case, she is thorough, smart, detailed and on top of things. Yet at all times she is human in the way she handles the matter, understanding and always grounded. Any individual who gets to work with Stacey should indeed consider himself or herself fortunate.
- N.A. Berenkey
Dear Stacey,
We needed you and you were there.
We are so grateful for your donation in support of our programs and services, such as Peer Support, Rehabilitation Counselling and Information Services.
A spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time and it is one of the most traumatic events to occur in an individual's life. There are 350-400 new spinal cord injuries every year in Ontario - that is almost one Ontarian sustaining an injury every day.
Last year, we served more than 1,300 clients with 97,471 hours of service. With your support, you are helping us obtain our goal of reaching 100% of people living with a spinal cord injury.
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our work.
- William Adair, Executive Director
Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario
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