Counsel
"I take pride in helping the little guy get justice in personal injury lawsuits."
A plaintiff-side personal injury lawyer with more than 40 years representing seriously and catastrophically injured clients.
Ron Strike studied psychology at Queen's University and graduated from Queen's Law in 1981. He was a member of the only Queen's varsity men's hockey team to win an Ontario championship.
Called to the bar in 1983, Ron was a senior partner at Strike Furlong Ford until 2016, when he merged his practice with Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP, where he is now counsel. He practises exclusively in personal injury law. Earlier in his career he did insurance defence work; today he represents plaintiffs only.
Ron has litigated numerous catastrophic injury cases at the local, national and international levels, has represented seriously injured clients for more than 40 years, and has lectured extensively on personal injury. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for personal injury litigation since 2024.
He is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Durham Region Law Association and the Canadian Bar Association, and a Certified Risk Manager. Outside the office, he is a keen golfer, tennis player, skier and windsurfer.
Ron practises exclusively in personal injury, with a focus on serious and catastrophic injury arising from motor vehicle collisions.
From the blog
Notes on personal injury and life in the Durham community.
Ron Strike was proud to support the Lakeridge Health Foundation as a Bogey Partner at its 2025 Golf Classic, held July 14 at Coppingwood Golf Club. The event drew 124 golfers and raised more than $185,000 for advanced technology and care at the Oshawa and Whitby hospitals serving Durham Region.
Slip and fall accidents are more common than most people realize, and the aftermath can be costly. This guide explains what counts as a slip and fall under Ontario’s premises liability rules and walks through the practical steps to take right after one, from documenting the scene to protecting your right to compensation.
A car accident is stressful, and what you do at the scene and in the days afterward can affect both your health and any claim. This guide walks through seven steps, from getting to safety and gathering evidence to Ontario’s updated police-reporting rule, accident benefits, and when to call a lawyer, with notes for injured drivers across the Durham region.
The Team
Ron works with a law clerk in the firm's Bowmanville office, your day-to-day point of contact on a file.
Christine Marchment
Law Clerk
Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP
If you or a family member has been seriously injured, in a motor vehicle collision or another accident, Ron has spent more than 40 years helping injured people get the justice they deserve. The first conversation is straightforward and without obligation.
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