Headquarters:
Barrie, ON
Year founded:
2002
Number of employees:
92 (6 partners, 11 lawyers, 75 support staff)
Phone:
1 866 269 2481
Email:
info@oatleyvigmond.com
Website:
oatleyvigmond.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/oatley-vigmond-personal-injury-lawyers
"We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork"
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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James Vigmond
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Brian Cameron
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Robert Durante
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James Vigmond leads a team of lawyers and support staff with broad expertise in spinal cord, brain injury and serious orthopaedic cases. The ability to make a profound difference in people’s lives is what attracted him to personal injury law.
Founding Partner
James Vigmond
Brian Cameron represents people who have sustained serious injuries and the families of those who have died. His practice focuses on resolving claims arising out of motor vehicle collisions, boating injuries, occupiers’ liability claims and product liability issues.
Partner
Brian Cameron
Robert Durante is committed to helping clients obtain the compensation they deserve. Rob advocates for seriously injured clients and for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence. He also focuses on accident benefit, disability, and product liability claims.
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Robert Durante
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Troy Lehman
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Brian Cameron
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James Vigmond
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Headquarters:
Barrie, ON
Year founded:
2002
Number of employees:
92 (6 partners, 11 lawyers,
75 support staff)
Phone:
1 866 269 2481
Email:
info@oatleyvigmond.com
Website:
oatleyvigmond.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/oatley-vigmond-personal-injury-lawyers
James Vigmond leads a team of lawyers and support staff with broad expertise in spinal cord, brain injury and serious orthopaedic cases. The ability to make a profound difference in people’s lives is what attracted him to personal injury law.
Founding Partner
James Vigmond
Brian Cameron represents people who have sustained serious injuries and the families of those who have died. His practice focuses on resolving claims arising out of motor vehicle collisions, boating injuries, occupiers’ liability claims and product liability issues.
Partner
Brian Cameron
Troy Lehman takes great satisfaction in helping seriously injured people and their families through difficult times. The cases that Troy finds most gratifying are the difficult ones where there is a need to be especially creative and determined to obtain the compensation that his clients need. For him, satisfaction comes from helping make a real difference in someone’s life in a situation that looked bleak in the beginning.
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For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
“We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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Kevin Henderson
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Brian Cameron
Partner
James Vigmond
Founding Partner
Leadership
Headquarters:
Barrie, ON
Year founded:
2002
Number of employees:
92 (6 partners, 11 lawyers, 75 support staff)
Phone:
1 866 269 2481
Email:
info@oatleyvigmond.com
Website:
oatleyvigmond.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/
oatley-vigmond-personal-injury-lawyers
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Bio
James Vigmond leads a team of lawyers and support staff with broad expertise in spinal cord, brain injury and serious orthopaedic cases. The ability to make a profound difference in people’s lives is what attracted him to personal injury law.
Founding Partner
James Vigmond
Brian Cameron represents people who have sustained serious injuries and the families of those who have died. His practice focuses on resolving claims arising out of motor vehicle collisions, boating injuries, occupiers’ liability claims and product liability issues.
Partner
Brian Cameron
Troy Lehman takes great satisfaction in helping seriously injured people and their families through difficult times. The cases that Troy finds most gratifying are the difficult ones where there is a need to be especially creative and determined to obtain the compensation that his clients need. For him, satisfaction comes from helping make a real difference in someone’s life in a situation that looked bleak in the beginning.
Partner
Troy Lehman
For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
Troy Lehman
Partner
Troy Lehman takes great satisfaction in helping seriously injured people and their families through difficult times. The cases that Troy finds most gratifying are the difficult ones where there is a need to be especially creative and determined to obtain the compensation that his clients need. For him, satisfaction comes from helping make a
real difference in someone’s life in a situation that looked bleak in
the beginning.
Partner
Troy Lehman
Robert Durante
Partner
Robert Durante is committed to helping clients obtain the compensation they deserve. Rob advocates for seriously injured clients and for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence. He also focuses on accident benefit, disability, and product liability claims.
Partner
Robert Durante
Robert Durante
Partner
Robert Durante is committed to helping clients obtain the compensation they deserve. Rob advocates for seriously injured clients and for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence. He also focuses on accident benefit, disability, and product liability claims.
Partner
Robert Durante
Kevin Henderson
Partner
Kevin Henderson practiced with a leading insurance litigation firm, where he represented many of Canada’s largest insurers in personal injury actions. This experience has provided a unique perspective, enabling him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Partner
Kevin Henderson
Kevin Henderson
Partner
Kevin Henderson practiced with a leading insurance litigation firm, where he represented many of Canada’s largest insurers in personal injury actions. This experience has provided a unique perspective, enabling him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Partner
Kevin Henderson
Troy Lehman
Partner
Kevin Henderson practiced with a leading insurance litigation firm, where he represented many of Canada’s largest insurers in personal injury actions. This experience has provided a unique perspective, enabling him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Partner
Kevin Henderson
The road up to cottage country in Ontario passes through Barrie, a city of slightly more than 150,000 on the western edge of Lake Simcoe. With the natural beauty of a freshwater lake setting providing a pleasant gateway to the north and its proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, Barrie is also the centre of operations for personal injury law firm Oatley Vigmond LLP, a regular member of Canadian Lawyer’s top personal injury boutiques list.
“It’s hard to believe we’ve been around for about 50 years,” says founding partner James Vigmond, though noting it will be 20 years this year that the firm has transitioned from a full-service firm to one specializing in personal injuries. It’s grown over that period to a complement of nearly 100 partners, lawyers and staff.
Oatley Vigmond also has one of the broadest coverage areas in Ontario, with satellite offices in Toronto, North Toronto, Sudbury, Hamilton and North Bay. While the pandemic has meant the idea of using virtual means of meeting with clients has grown, Vigmond feels there is still a need for the “personal touch” of a local office, though that might change as people get used to doing business on Zoom.
The decision to specialize in personal injury law was a relatively easy one to make, Vigmond says, as “more and more, people with personal injury claims are looking for expertise and experience, something a full-service solicitor doesn’t necessarily have.” At the same time, Oatley Vigmond prides itself on its intimate “we’re all family” ambiance.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
Adam Little
Partner
Karen Vigmond
Associate
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Associate
Liane Brown
Associate
Adam Little believes that achieving exceptional results in personal injury claims requires creativity, dedication, perseverance and hard work. He strives to apply those qualities on behalf of all his clients.
Partner
Adam Little
Karen Vigmond is committed to assisting personal injury victims and their loved ones achieve the best possible outcomes. Her practice focuses solely on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and occupiers’
liability cases.
Associate
Karen Vigmond
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek joined Oatley Vigmond after practicing insurance defence at a leading national firm. The experience of representing many of Canada’s largest insurers has provided Lara with valuable insight into personal injury claims, allowing her to better serve her clients.
Associate
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful
death cases.
Associate
Liane Brown
Adam Little
Partner
Liane Brown
Associate
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Associate
Karen Vigmond
Associate
Adam Little believes that achieving exceptional results in personal injury claims requires creativity, dedication, perseverance and hard work. He strives to apply those qualities on behalf of all his clients.
Partner
Adam Little
Karen Vigmond is committed to assisting personal injury victims and their loved ones achieve the best possible outcomes. Her practice focuses solely on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and occupiers’ liability cases.
Associate
Karen Vigmond
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek joined Oatley Vigmond after practicing insurance defence at a leading national firm. The experience of representing many of Canada’s largest insurers has provided Lara with valuable insight into personal injury claims, allowing her to better serve her clients.
Associate
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.
Associate
Liane Brown
Adam Little
Partner
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Associate
Karen Vigmond
Associate
Liane Brown
Associate
Adam Little believes that achieving exceptional results in personal injury claims requires creativity, dedication, perseverance and hard work. He strives to apply those qualities on behalf of all his clients.
Partner
Adam Little
Karen Vigmond is committed to assisting personal injury victims and their loved ones achieve the best possible outcomes. Her practice focuses solely on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and occupiers’ liability cases.
Associate
Karen Vigmond
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek joined Oatley Vigmond after practicing insurance defence at a leading national firm. The experience of representing many of Canada’s largest insurers has provided Lara with valuable insight into personal injury claims, allowing her to better serve her clients.
Associate
Lara Fitzgerald-Husek
Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.
Associate
Liane Brown
Someone who enjoys that ambiance is associate lawyer Erin Murray. She joined the firm in May 2017, transitioning from an insurance defence practice. “I think the major difference between plaintiff’s work and insurance defence is that I am now working for a person with a life-altering injury.” She says. “It’s an emotional process. With insurance defence, you’re representing a policyholder, but really, an insurance company is calling the shots. An adjuster rarely expresses emotion when talking about a case. It’s a job for them. For our clients, it’s often the worst thing that has ever happened to them. Empathy is not optional in Plaintiff’s work.”
Murray adds that working with accident victims “means meeting a lot of good, but imperfect people who are struggling to adapt.” Helping accident victims requires “crafting a narrative out of the facts that explains who they were before their injury, what they lost, and whose responsible.” The best possible settlement or award for clients “comes down to fastidious preparation at every step and building a case compelling to a jury and unshakeable when scrutinized by opposing counsel.”
Both Vigmond and Murray worry that the current methods of compensation for both minor and serious injuries often don’t reflect the true cost to the economic, social and emotional lives of their plaintiffs. The statutory system for compensating minor injuries can be too rigid. At the same time, insurance policies of even $1 million don’t reflect how much is needed to give the seriously injured person all they need to live the best life possible.
Says Vigmond: “That’s why I am very proud that we have developed a reputation of persuading courts on what our clients need and being clear that we are prepared to wrestle with the insurance companies who generally want to hold back.
“So I’m really proud of how we have approached the practice of law in changing times to the betterment of our clients. And I think that we’re seen as leaders in the personal injury field.”
Whether it is meeting at the office, at the hospital, in someone’s home, or through a Zoom call, the clients at McLeish Orlando LLP will always take precedence.
“The client is paramount,” says Patrick Brown, one of the partners at the firm. “Whatever place, or through whatever mode, we’ll make it happen.”
Dale Orlando, one of the firm’s founders, agrees. “There are a lot of benefits do remote hearings and virtual meetings,” he says, “including from an access to justice standpoint.”
But what both lawyers have noticed is that over the past two years, during the COVID-19 pandemic, more clients are choosing virtual meetings, at least during the initial stage. “The vast majority of people we deal with are getting used to these types of meetings,” says Brown. “They feel a lot more comfortable.”
And for those who aren’t comfortable with virtual meetings, the in-person option is always there, says Brown, especially as things open up again in what is hoped to be a post-COVID world.
Whether it is meeting at the office, at the hospital, in someone’s home, or through a Zoom call, the clients at McLeish Orlando LLP will always take precedence.
“The client is paramount,” says Patrick Brown, one of the partners at the firm. “Whatever place, or through whatever mode, we’ll make it happen.”
Dale Orlando, one of the firm’s founders, agrees. “There are a lot of benefits do remote hearings and virtual meetings,” he says, “including from an access to justice standpoint.”
But what both lawyers have noticed is
that over the past two years, during the COVID-19 pandemic, more clients are choosing virtual meetings, at least during the initial stage. “The vast majority of people we deal with are getting used to these types of meetings,” says Brown. “They feel a lot
more comfortable.”
And for those who aren’t comfortable with virtual meetings, the in-person option is always there, says Brown, especially as things open up again in what is hoped to be a post-COVID world.
Erin Murray
Associate
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Erin Murray focuses on getting fair results for her clients and practicing law with compassion. She enjoys the constant problem solving that comes with litigation. Erin has successfully tried cases in Superior Court and at the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Associate
Erin Murray
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for
his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Jordan Kofman takes deep satisfaction out of advocating for persons who have been affected by serious personal injuries. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, occupiers’ liability, product liability, municipal liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, accident benefits, and long-term disability claims.
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation.
His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain, spinal cord, and severe orthopedic injuries. For Ben, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are most gratifying.
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Associate
Erin Murray
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Jordan Kofman takes deep satisfaction out of advocating for persons who have been affected by serious personal injuries. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, occupiers’ liability, product liability, municipal liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, accident benefits, and long-term disability claims.
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain, spinal cord, and severe orthopedic injuries. For Ben, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are most gratifying.
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Erin Murray focuses on getting fair results for her clients and practicing law with compassion. She enjoys the constant problem solving that comes with litigation. Erin has successfully tried cases in Superior Court and at the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Associate
Erin Murray
Erin Murray
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Associate
Merella Botros
Associate
Nick Smith
Associate
Charles Jung
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi is devoted to advocating for clients so they can focus on rebuilding their lives. She has seen firsthand the profound impact an injury can have on victims and their families, and she believes that navigating a complex legal system should be the least of their worries. Effective communication, compassion and commitment are the cornerstones of Rayanna’s practice.
Associate
Rayanna Hamadi
Merella Botros understands that the complexity of the insurance system can be intimidating for clients. She is committed to advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Merella first joined Oatley Vigmond as an articling student in 2017. She became an associate following her call to the bar in 2018.
Associate
Merella Botros
Nick Smith is interested in ensuring that clients are provided with the support and advice they require during the litigation process. People who have suffered the trauma of a serious personal injury are already in a position of vulnerability, and Nick is committed to helping them through this difficult process. Specifically, he seeks to help right the balance in an insurance system that is becoming increasingly antagonistic toward injured individuals.
Associate
Nick Smith
For Charles Jung, the practice of law is about providing a client-focused service. In particular, the practice of personal injury law enables him to serve and empower individuals to overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives. His devotion to service is what motivates him to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Associate
Charles Jung
Harrison Cooper is drawn to personal injury litigation because of the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.
Associate
Harrison Cooper
Jordan Kofman takes deep satisfaction out of advocating for persons who have been affected by serious personal injuries. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, occupiers’ liability, product liability, municipal liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, accident benefits, and long-term disability claims.
Associate
Jordan Kofman
Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain, spinal cord, and severe orthopedic injuries. For Ben, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are most gratifying.
Associate
Ben Irantalab
Erin Murray focuses on getting fair results for her clients and practicing law with compassion. She enjoys the constant problem solving that comes with litigation. Erin has successfully tried cases in Superior Court and at the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Associate
Erin Murray
