Headquarters:

595 Bay Street #301 Toronto, ON M5G 2C2

Year founded:

1962

Number of partners and employees:

Phone:

416 408 4252

Email:

info@gluckstein.com

Website:

gluckstein.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/gluckstein-personal-injury-lawyers

“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Charles Gluckstein

Managing Partner

Steve Rastin

Senior Counsel

Simona Jellinek

Senior Counsel

Meet the Team

Charles Gluckstein advocates for results that achieve maximum recovery of lifestyle for each one of his clients. He is a Specialist in Civil Litigation, which encompasses personal injury, motor vehicle claims, medical and professional negligence, as well as occupier’s liability issues. Charles commands a thorough knowledge of all relevant Automobile Legislation, providing trusted experience for all aspects of dispute resolution.

Managing Partner

Charles Gluckstein

Steve Rastin joined Gluckstein Lawyers as a senior counsel and lawyer in 2021 and is the lead lawyer of Rastin Gluckstein Lawyers. He is dedicated to helping injured victims recover after suffering an injury and is an advocate for his clients by taking the time to listen to their concerns. Steve is an award-winning trial lawyer whose practice focuses on Civil Litigation, where he has been providing cutting-edge legal services to clients for almost 30 years. It is a point of pride for him that his clients are treated fairly, and he has shown his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients.

Senior Counsel

Steve Rastin

Simona Jellinek leads the Sexual Abuse and Assault team as senior counsel. She has more than 25 years of experience representing survivors of childhood abuse as well as adult assaults. Simona has litigated against religions institutions, Childrens’ Aid Societies, all levels of government, Big Brothers, Scouts, school boards, and many other institutions where people are placed in harm’s way. Her experience in the area allows her to provide effective legal advice with knowledge and compassion. She has dedicated her life to helping survivors of sexual trauma in their journey towards healing.

Senior Counsel

Simona Jellinek

Erica Kofie, QBE

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Meet the Team

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Meet the Team

Richard Halpern

Senior Counsel

Richard Halpern is a senior lawyer acting exclusively for injured people in medical negligence cases, with a special focus on infants injured at or around the time of birth. He is known across Canada for his expertise in birth injury cases. He has more than 30 years of experience representing seriously injured people. Richard has a detailed understanding of highly technical medical issues, particularly relating to birth injury cases. His experience allows him to provide meaningful advice and direction to families considering a medical negligence lawsuit following a review of the medical record.

Senior Counsel

Richard Halpern

Luciano Salvador

Executive Vice President, Land Development

Luciano Salvador leads all land development projects, consisting of acquisition, planning, and servicing and sale of lots. His vision is what influences all of Rohit Group’s future neighbourhoods. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of UDI Edmonton.

Executive Vice President, Land Development

Luciano Salvador

Gluckstein Lawyers is privileged to rank among the Top 10 Personal Injury Boutique Firms for 2023. Running as a top firm consecutively for the last decade, Gluckstein Lawyers is committed to showing leadership and growth in various practice areas. The team is continuously dedicated to expanding its offerings to better serve its clients. Notably, in 2020, Richard Halpern joined the team as lead medical malpractice lawyer, and the firm expanded into Ottawa with Nicholson Gluckstein Lawyers and into Northern Ontario with Rastin Gluckstein Lawyers. Most recently, in 2022, Gluckstein Lawyers quickly developed into leaders in the practice areas of sexual assault and abuse with the Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers team. By expanding its reach both geographically across Ontario and in terms of expertise, Gluckstein Lawyers has delivered its commitment to growth, providing enhanced care to its clients.

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Masa Idelbi

Human Resources Manager

Tiffany Van Der Putten

Manager, Culture and Community Involvement

Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Masa Idelbi is an ambitious, inquisitive, and multi-faceted HR enthusiast who seeks to maximize her existence by getting exposed to new situations and learning as much as she can. She is a proud brand ambassador of Rohit Group and a passionate change agent with genuine interest in people development. Under her tenure, Rohit Group has been presented with multiple awards, including Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employer, Edmonton’s Home Builder of the Year, Alberta’s Top 70 Employers, and HRDC’s Best Places to Work for two years in a row, in 2022 and 2023. She is CPHR Alberta’s HR Impact Award Winner for 2022 and Canada’s Top Recruiter award winner for 2019, leading Rohit Group’s substantial growth from 100 to 230 employees over the past seven years, with a focus on enhancing employee experience and retention. She is a mother of two and holds bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources Management and English Literature. She is involved in supporting international students navigating employment barriers and passionate about supporting women to achieve financial and social independence. She is a member of the Workforce Development and Attraction Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.

Human Resources Manager

Masa Idelbi

Tiffany Van Der Putten has been with Rohit Group for over 14 years and has held so many titles that her current business cards simply state her name as title has become irrelevant. Throughout the years, the passion that has always risen to the top is her desire to champion corporate culture through involvement in all charitable initiatives that the company has been a part of. This has led to her most current job title of Manager for Culture and Community Involvement. Van Der Putten’s first job was as a clown in local parades and mall openings. She has also done non-profit work, which has encouraged her to make people a little happier each day and reminds her to always make time to give back. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Manager, Culture and Community Involvement

Tiffany Van Der Putten

As SVP for HR and corporate affairs, Diana Godfrey oversees industry-leading employee experience, employee benefits, learning, talent development, diversity and inclusion, charitable activities, future of work, communications, and market research functions and programs for the Fidelity Canada organization. Godfrey has over 27 years of industry experience. She joined FIC’s HR team in 1995. Before joining Fidelity, she was head of HR for a division of Sandvik Canada, a multinational engineering company specializing in industrial cutting tools and metal-cutting technology.

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs

Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)

Kimi Shah leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic, and tailored to each situation.

Partner

Kimi Shah

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

Partner

Kimi Shah

Partner

Kimi Shah

The firm's expertise does not start and end with its lawyers, as their dedication to full-circle care continues with the entire team. Its invaluable personal experiences and knowledge are essential in helping clients and their families navigate the challenges and struggles that may arise throughout the duration of lawsuits. The Gluckstein family is committed to providing support long beyond the end date of the case, and the firm hopes for its clients to feel important and welcomed, both professionally and personally, throughout these difficult periods.

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