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Moodie Mair Harley & Walker Barristers & Solicitors is a litigation boutique of senior lawyers with decades of courtroom experience which spun off from one of Canada's largest firms in 2007. MMHW is based in downtown Toronto but handles court cases for clients all across Ontario. The firm has the expertise needed to handle the most complex personal injury and insurance cases and the resources required to help you achieve the most favourable resolution of your cases.

MMHW is committed to giving large and small clients alike the respect they deserve and the cost-effective, thorough attention their files require. Just as important - MMHW is committed to delivering a higher level of personal accountability. The firm embraces technology to ensure lawyer accessibility and timely reporting. And it places a priority on building trust through superior service.

Statement of Practice

Insurance, Personal Injury, Head and Spinal Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Coverage, Subrogation, Property, Professional Liability, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Labour and Employment, Wrongful Dismissal.

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Free Initial Consultation

Address

Suite 500, 154 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9, (City of Toronto)
Canada

Phone

Phone: 416-340-6818
Fax: 416-340-1862

Website

http://www.mmhwlawyers.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM

PARTNERS

B. Robin Moodie (Partner) born 1953; admitted to bar, 1985, Ontario. Education: University of Western Ontario (B.A., 1975; M.A., 1977); University of Windsor (LL.B., 1983). Speaker: Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society; The Insurance Institute of Ontario; Bar Admissions Course, 1988. Member: Ontario Bar Association; The Advocates' Society; Canadian Defence Lawyers; Toronto Lawyers Association; Defence Research Institute; American Association for Justice. Reported Cases: Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2001] O.J. No. 4877; Moore et al. v. Fanning et al., [1987] O.J. No. 620; Nelson v. Lodin, [1999] S.C.C.A. No. 376; Sottile v. Dynes, [1992] O.J. No. 1669; Illingworth v. Elford, [1996] O.J. No. 2893; Barter v. Hearn Pontiac Buick Ltd., [1997] O.J. No. 4955; Nelson v. Lodin, [1999] O.J. No. 1951; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 186; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 5197; Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2001] O.J. No. 4950; Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2002] O.J. No. 73; Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2002] O.J. No. 1842; Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2002] O.J. No. 2764; Pearson v. Inco Ltd., [2002] O.J. No. 3532; Le v. Consumers Gas Co., [2003] O.J. No. 625; Grace v. Fort Erie (Town), [2003] O.J. No. 3475. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Insurance; Subrogation; Insurance Coverage Disputes; Class Actions; Professional Liability; Municipal Liability; Health Law; Personal Injury; Head and Spinal Injuries; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Wrongful Death.Email: B. Robin Moodie

Ian A. Mair (Partner) born September 23, 1961; admitted to bar, 1988, Ontario. Education: Huron College (B.A., 1983); University of Western Ontario (LL.B., 1986). Member: Ontario Bar Association; The Advocates' Society; Toronto Lawyers Association; Canadian Defence Lawyers; Defence Research Institute. Reported Cases: Porretta v. Stock, [1989] O.J. No. 3244; T.W.V. v. K.R.J.W., [1996] O.J. No. 2102; Porretta v. Stock, [1988] O.J. No. 2108; Olesiuk v. LeCompte, [1991] O.J. No. 365; Weisz v. Gist, [1986] O.J. No. 2079; Reisner v. Liao, [1993] O.J. No. 805; Reisner v. Liao (Ont. Div. Ct.), [1994] O.J. No. 1033; Beason v. Maiorano, [1997] O.J. No. 3576; Dandes v. Park Property Management Inc., [1997] O.J. No. 4226; Siwick v. Dagmar Resort Ltd., [1998] O.J. No. 2268; Blondeau (Litigation guardian of) v. Peterborough (City), [1998] O.J. No. 3428; Blondeau (Litigation guardian of) v. Peterborough (City), [1999] O.J. No. 535; 3 Musketeers Restaurant and Billiards Ltd. V. Ballo, [1999] O.J. No. 1744; Scott v. Cancelli, [1999] O.J. No. 5067; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 186; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 5197; Harbour Remediation & Transfer Inc. v. Toronto (City), [2003] O.J. No. 4906; Harbour Remediation & Transfer Inc. v. Toronto (City), [2005] O.J. No. 4687; Gorman v. Powell, [2006] O.J. No. 5183. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Head and Spinal Injuries; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Class Actions; Sports and Recreation Liability; Professional Liability; Environmental Law; Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Property Law; Loss; Subrogation; Casualty Insurance.Email: Ian A. Mair

Claire Walker (Partner) born 1963; admitted to bar, 1995, Ontario. Education: York University (B.A., Honours, 1990); Osgoode Hall (LL.B., 1993). Member: Canadian Defence Lawyers; Toronto Lawyers Association; Ontario Federation of Agriculture; Canadian Equestrian Federation. Reported Cases: Cooper v. Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co., [2001] O.J. No. 3504; Sheppard v. Co-operators General Insurance Co.; Quick v. MacKenzie, [1997] O.J. No. 1600; Straton v. Senger, [1996] O.J. No. 4774; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 186; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 5197; Cooper v. Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co., [2001] O.J. No. 5100. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Head and Spinal Injuries; Personal Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Slip and Fall; Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Property and Fire Claims; Sports and Recreation Liability; Subrogation; Tavern and Social Host Liability; Agricultural Law; Insurance; Bad Faith and Punitive Damage Litigation; Coverage; Occupier's Liability.Email: Claire Walker

Vernol I. Rogers (Partner) admitted to bar, 1964, Ontario. Education: Osgoode Hall (LL.B., 1962). Recognized: Leading Counsel in Canada for Insurance Matters, Euromoney Expert Guides; Woodward/White The Best Lawyers in Canada; Lexpert Best Lawyers in Canada; The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2006. Professor, Bar Admissions Course, 1970-1975. Member: Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations; International Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Canadian Defence Lawyers; Toronto Lawyers Association. (Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation). Reported Cases: Ontario Tree Fruits Ltd. V. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1998] O.J. No. 1919; Svishchov v. Corol, [2003] O.J. No. 4745; Brodhurst & Ball v. American Home Assurance Co., [1984] O.J. No. 250; Watson v. Holyoake, [1986] O.J. No. 541; Watson v. Holyoake, [1986] O.J. No. 2313; Alcazar Developments Ltd. v. Roy Foss Motors Ltd., [1990] O.J. No. 1169; Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada v. York Fire & Casualty Insurance Co., [1992] O.J. No. 3199; Jensen v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1997] O.J. No. 2818; Jensen v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1997] O.J. No. 2817; Jensen v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1997] O.J. No. 2816; Jensen v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1997] O.J. No. 5034; Kaczmarczyk v. Vogelsburg, [1998] O.J. No. 1489; Rendall v. Royal Insurance Canada, [1998] O.J. No. 1675; International Comfort Products Corp. (Canada) v. Royal Insurance Co. of Canada, [2000] O.J. No. 893; Alie v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2000] O.J. No. 1361; Alie v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2000] O.J. No. 1360; Dowe-Salter v. Pickering (Town), [2000] O.J. No. 3818. Amaprop Canada Inc. (c.o.b. Toronto Athletic Club) v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2000] O.J. No. 4180; Alie v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2000] O.J. No. 4860; Ontario New Home Warranty Program v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2001] O.J. No. 2014; Ontario New Home Warranty Program v. Grant, [2001] O.J. No. 2972; Rosenthal v. Kingsway General Insurance Co., [2002] O.J. No. 1785; Ontario New Home Warranty Program v. Grant, [2002] O.J. No. 3460; Svishchov v. Zaborowski, [2003] O.J. No. 3124; Hawley v. Fearn-Stewart, [2003] O.J. No. 3910; Svishchov v. Zaborowski, [2003] O.J. No. 4278; DiGiorgio v. Matchett, [2003] O.J. No. 4751; King v. O&Y Properties, [2005] O.J. No. 1731. Skyway Equipment Co. v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2005] O.J. No. 3072; Chaudry v. Economical Mutual Insurance Co., [2005] O.J. No. 4953; HBA 4 Realty Corp. v. A and T Royal Fashion Chathutfood, [2007] O.J. No. 2332; Trafalgar Insurance Co. of Canada v. Imperail Oil Ltd., [2001] O.J. No. 4936; Alie v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2002] O.J. No. 4697; Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2003] O.J. No. 4534; Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. v. Certas Direct Insurance Co., [2004] O.J. No. 2275; Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2004] O.J. No. 4641; Solway v. Lloyd's Underwriters, [2005] O.J. No. 1331; Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. v. Certas Direct Insurance Co., [2005] O.J. No. 1951; Johnson v. Stinpfig, [1966] O.J. No. 181; Anglophoto Ltd. v. Bodi, [1973] O.J. No. 143; Pracchia Estate v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co., [1979] O.J. No. 25; R.W. Hope Ltd. v. Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co., [2000] O.J. No. 2143; Feuerwerker v. Watson, [2000] O.J. No. 5197; Bothwell Accurate Co. v. Royal Insurance Co. of Canada, [2001] O.J. No. 453; Pisani v. Sabatino, [2001] O.J. No. 3422; Skyway Equipment Co. v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2002] O.J. No. 2827; Rosenthal v. Kingsway General Insurance Co., [2002] O.J. No. 4710; Alie v. Bertrand & Frère Construction Co., [2003] O.J. No. 2977; Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. v. Certas Direct Insurance Co., [2004] O.J. No. 2444; Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada c. Cie d'assurance Guardian du Canada, [2006] A.C.S. No. 21; Maffeo v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada; [1979] O.J. No. 346; Haverkate v. Toronto Harbour Commissioners et al., [1986] O.J. No. 676; Broadhurst & Ball v. American Home Assurance Co. [1990] O.J. No. 2317; Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2006] S.C.J. No. 21; Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. v. Certas Direct Insurance Co., [2005] S.C.C.A. No. 343; Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [2005] S.C.C.A. No. 5; Joe v. Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada, [1998] O.J. No. 1646; Kukkee (Litigation guardian of) v. Perron, [1999] O.J. No. 256; Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co. v. St. Paul Fire Marine Insurance Co., [1999] O.J. No. 4681; St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. v. X-Sell Realty Ltd., [1999] O.J. No. 4678. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation; Coverage Litigation; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Property Law; Casualty and Liability Claims; Directors and Officers Liability; Construction Law; Construction Litigation.Email: Vernol I. Rogers

ASSOCIATES

C. Michael J. Kealy (Associate) admitted to bar, 2002, Ontario. Education: Queen's University (B.Sc.; 1997; B.A., Honours; 1998) Queen's University Faculty of Law (LL.B., 2001). Appeared as counsel at all levels of trial and appellate courts in Ontario and at Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division. Co-Chair, Divine Discoveries: Building a Great Case, Ontario Bar Association, 2005-2006; Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society, October 2006. Member: Ontario Bar Association; The Advocates' Society; Canadian Defence Lawyers; Toronto Lawyers Association. Reported Cases: Ramlall v. Keystone, [2002] O.J. No. 4699 (C.A.); Sheydwasser v. Trimax, [2003] O.J. No. 2985 (S.C.J.); Challenor (c.o.b. Lawtech) v. Nucleus Financial Network Inc., [2003] O.J. No. 747 (S.C.J.); (R. Cohen incorrectly named as counsel for the defendants); Wyman v. Infodisc Technology Canada, [2004] O.J. No. 4357 (S.C.J.); Challenor (c.o.b. Lawtech) v. Nucleus Financial Network Inc., [2004] O.J. No. 363 (S.C.J.); Challenor (c.o.b. Lawtech) v. Nucleus Financial Network Inc., [2005] O.J. No. 191 (Div. Ct.); Johnston v. Mlakar, 2005 CarswellOnt 9920; Suchan v. Casella, [2006] O.J. No. 3008 (S.C.J.); Dursol-Fabrik Otto Durst GmbH Co. KG v. Dursol North America Inc., [2006] F.C.J. No. 1411 (F.C.T.D.); Lappin v. Barrie (City), [2008] O.J. No. 906 (S.C.J.); Anwar v. Iqbal, 2008 CarswellOnt 2627. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Head and Spinal Injuries; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Slip and Fall; Wrongful Death; Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Subrogation; Casualty Claims; Labour and Employment; Employment Contracts; Wrongful Dismissal; Commercial Litigation.Email: C. Michael J. Kealy

Sandra MacKenzie (Associate) admitted to bar, 2008, Ontario. Education: Wilfrid Laurier University (B.A., Hons., 2004); University of Windsor (LL.B., 2007). Clerked, Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories. Completed Articles, Commercial Litigation and Business Law, Gowlings. Appeared at: Ontario Superior Court; Provincial Court; Small Claims Court; Various Administrative Tribunals. Member: Ontario Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Section); Women's Law Association of Ontario; Young Litigators of Toronto. Practice Areas: Insurance Litigation; Employment Litigation; Commercial Litigation.Email: Sandra MacKenzie