"Achieving successful outcomes in challenging medical malpractice lawsuits is what I do best."
It is not uncommon for a car accident victim to subsequently suffer further harm through medical negligence while being treated for accident related injuries. This decision illustrates the importance of understanding the interplay between medical malpractice and statutory accident benefits.
Paul’s advanced advocacy skills both inside and outside of the courtroom have led to him being recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.
Paul has proven himself a fearless advocate by a number of successful trial outcomes over the years, including a recent $11.5 million judgment for medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy against a negligent doctor as well as a recent judgment against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the death of a 34 year-old mother of 4 young children.
Paul’s hard work and dedication to his clients has led to him being recognized by his peers and numerous publications including Best Lawyers in Canada for Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation since 2021.
Paul is a past director of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (2020-2023) and past Chair of the Medical Malpractice Section (2019-2020).
For select matters, Paul will act as trial counsel to other lawyers for medical malpractice and serious personal injury claims.
Paul was called to the bar in Ontario in 2005.
Thompson v. Handler, 2023 ONSC 5042 (CanLII)
Knight v. Lawson, 2023 ONSC 570 (CanLII)
Adler v. Promenade General Partner Inc., 2021 ONSC 5393
Hacopian-Armen Estate v. Mahmoud, 2021 ONCA 545
Arksey v. Sky Zone Toronto, 2021 ONSC 4594
Hacopian-Armen v. Mahmoud, 2020 ONSC 4946
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2020 ONCA 458
O’Neill-Renouf v. Ibrahim, 2019 ONSC 4369
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2019 ONSC 2334
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2019 ONSC 2305
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2019 ONSC 2178
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2019 ONSC 2069
Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2019 ONSC 1930
Rietta v. Casino Rama Inc. 2018 ONSC 2403
C.S. v. Minister of Employment and Social Development, 2016 SSTGDIS 66
Yazdani v. Ezzati, 2015 ONSC 7262
Stilwell v. World Kitchen Inc., 2014 ONCA 770
Woods (Litigation Guardian of) v. Jackiewicz, 2013 ONSC 519
Walker v. City of Burlington et al., 2012 ONSC 2565
Billings v. Mississauga (City), 2011 ONCA 247
Billings v. Mississauga (City), 2010 ONSC 3101
Ayana v. Skin Klinic, [2009] O.J. No. 3341
Cena v. Corporation of the Town of Oakville, [2009] O.J. No. 251
J.J. Barnicke Limited v. 1471422 Ontario Limited, [2007] O.J. No. 3740
St. Jean v. Cheung, [2007] O.J. No. 3562
Dzehverovic v. 6220746 Canada Ltd, 159 A.C.W.S. (3d) 52
Verkerk v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, [2007] O.J. No. 2835
Standard Life Assurance Company v. Elliott, [2007] O.J. No. 2031
St. Jean v. Cheung, [2007] O.J. No. 992
Presented “Causation in Claims of “Systemic” Medical Negligence: Levac v. James, 2023 ONCA 73” at the Medical Legal Society of Toronto’s Annual Spring Bouquet in Toronto, Ontario (May 2, 2024)
Presented “Bad Doctor or Bad Genes? The Role of Genetics in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits” at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Fall Conference in Toronto, Ontario (October 27, 2023).
Guest Lecturer at Prof. Leann Sassine’s 2L torts class at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law (February 6, 2023)
Presented “Tales from the Trenches: Two Medical Malpractice Trials in 2022” at Gluckstein’s Lawyers’ 4th Annual Medical Malpractice Conference: Risky Business in Thorold, Ontario (November 29, 2022)
Podcast Guest on Inside Medical Malpractice Podcast – Medication Errors (November 7, 2022)
Webinar presenter “A Review of Motor Vehicle Collision Trial Outcomes – Judge Alone v. Jury” for Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Roundtable Series sponsored by Rehab First (October 20, 2022)
Panelist for “Medical Malpractice Panel Discussion – Issues at Trial: Top Tips to Manage Effectively” for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Conference (September 23, 2022)
Guest Speaker on Justice in Pieces Special Guest Speaker Series: Paul Cahill (November 24, 2021)
Presented and moderated of “Medical Malpractice Panel” at Will Davidson LLP’s 7th annual CLE webinar: Ready, Set, Litigate: Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID World? (September 15, 2021)
Presenter at Medico-Legal Society of Toronto’s webinar: “Medico-Legal Report: Part Two“ (May 19, 2021
Presented “Medical Malpractice Claims and Life Care Planning” at Rehab First Inc.’s webinar (November 24, 2020)
Presented of “Independent Medical Examinations – How Can You Help Clients Understand What to Expect?” at Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton’s (BIAPH) webinar (October 28, 2020)
Presented “Lessons from Woods v. Jackiewicz” at Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s (OTLA) annual fall conference (October 23, 2020)
Moderator at “Cross Country Roundup: Navigating Medical Malpractice Claims from Coast to Coast” at Will Davidson LLP’s annual CLE seminar Litigating in Challenging Times: How to Prepare Yourself for the Post-COVID Litigation Landscape (September 23, 2020)
Co-Chair of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s 2020 Medical Malpractice Conference: Road Map for MedMal Cases (February 28, 2020)
Presenter of “Examination of an Obstetrician in a Medical Malpractice Action” at Will Davidson LLP’s annual CLE seminar: Experts at Trial: How to Maximize (or Minimize) Their Effectiveness (September 25, 2019)
Presenter at OTLA’s Annual Spring Conference: “Pros & Cons of Making a Complaint to the College” (May 31, 2019)
Presenter at BIAPH’s Practical Tips & Strategies for Industry Professionals: “Is a concussion always outside of the MIG? What has the L.A.T. been saying?” (April 26, 2019)
Presenter at the OTLA-Hosted webinar: “Finding the Right Expert in a Medical Malpractice Case” (October 23, 2018)
Presenter at the Will Davidson LLP “Anatomy of a Personal Injury Trial: from Jury Selection to Jury Verdict” (September 27, 2018)
Presenter at the Will Davidson LLP “Products Liability Litigation” seminar (September 22, 2016)
From Start to Finish: How to Ensure Your Expert is Permitted to Testify at Trial (Winter 2023/2024 Edition of the The Litigator, journal of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association)
Waivers: How Enforceable Are They? (Summer 2022 Edition of The Litigator, the quarterly journal of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association)
Pros and cons of juries in medical malpractice lawsuits (June 19, 2019, the Lawyer’s Daily)