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Margaret Klassen

"I bring an analytical and compassionate approach with the aim to resolve my client's legal challenges efficiently and effectively."

An associate who pairs an analytical, empathetic approach with seven years of experience inside the Superior Court of Justice.

Contact Margaret Call (416) 507-3902
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About Margaret Klassen

Margaret Klassen is a resilient and determined lawyer who brings a keen analytical mind and an empathetic approach to her work.

Before joining Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP, Margaret spent seven years at the Superior Court of Justice, where her attention to detail and dedication to client service ensured every matter was handled with care. At Western Law, she assisted low-income and marginalized community members through Community Legal Services, where she served as a Team Leader.

Outside of work, Margaret enjoys the gym and hot yoga, reading, podcasts, and spending time with her corgi, Axl.

Practice focus

Margaret's work centres on two areas:

Insurance Law Personal Injury

Credentials

  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2024
  • Juris Doctor, Western University, 2023
  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours Specialization in Criminology with a minor in Psychology, Western University, 2017

From the blog

Recent insights from Margaret

Notes and commentary on recent decisions and developments.

Apartment Building

No Damages Awarded for “The Building that Blew Up”: $16 Million Damages Claim Dismissed After 13-Years of Litigation

Liability for the 2010 laundry-room gas explosion was admitted, so the only question at trial was damages, and the plaintiffs sought more than $16 million. After a four-week trial and nearly 13 years of litigation, Justice Schabas of the Ontario Superior Court dismissed the action entirely, finding the plaintiffs had not proven the explosion caused their claimed losses. Christopher Morrison and Margaret Klassen acted for the fourth parties.

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TTC Bus

Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds $1.5 Million Jury Award in TTC Bus Collision Case

A pickup truck stopped in traffic, a rear-end collision with a TTC bus, and a jury award topping $1.5 million for chronic pain and lost earning capacity. On appeal, the defendants attacked the trial judge’s jury charge on causation, apportionment, and past income loss. In Meldazy v Nassar, 2025 ONCA 590, the Court of Appeal found no error and dismissed the appeal, a reminder that an appeal is not a second trial.

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Interior of Osgoode Hall

Court of Appeal Upholds Nearly $1 Million in Costs Following Jury Trial in Pye v Di Trapani

An 18-day jury trial, a damages award just over $1 million, and a costs award of nearly the same amount: the defendants said the trial judge had failed to test the plaintiff’s costs for reasonableness and proportionality. In Pye v Di Trapani, 2025 ONCA 355, the Court of Appeal disagreed, reaffirming the broad discretion trial judges hold over costs and the powerful role a Rule 49 offer plays in the result.

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