Charles was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999, and specializes in insurance litigation, which encompasses personal injury, disability matters, occupier's liability issues, product liability and medical malpractice. Charles commands a thorough knowledge of all relevant Automobile Legislation, providing trusted experience for all aspects of dispute resolution, which include mediation and arbitration. With a strong understanding of neurolitigation and the relevant legislation, Charles advocates for large settlements to achieve maximum recovery of lifestyle for each one of his clients.
A W A R D S O F D I S T I N C T I O N
Best Lawyers® International - Listed in Best Lawyers, Canada, 2013
Law Society of Upper Canada - Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation
LEXPERT® Directory - "Repeated Recommended" Award for 2011, 2012, 2013
P O S I T I O N S
Charles is President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.He is a member of the Advocates Society, American Association for Justice, Medico-Legal Society of Ontario and Ontario Bar Association. Charles has also served as a Director of the Brain Injury Association of Toronto from 1998-2001. He also provided counsel to the Active Living Alliance of Ontario, for individuals with a disability, from 2002-2004. Charles has also served on the Advisory Board for the Neurological Rehabilitation Institute.
A C H I E V E M E N T S
Charles has been recognized by his peers in the annual Canadian Legal LEXPERT® Directory for the years 2011, 2012, 2013, as one of the most "repeatedly recommended" lawyers in the personal injury area of practice for Toronto, Ontario. Published since 1997, this annual comprehensive guide identifies leading lawyers across Canada and their excellence in the legal community.
On September 22, 2011, Charles was certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation.
I N V O L V E M E N T
Charles writes articles on insurance law and is a frequent guest lecturer for conferences, seminars and medical-legal workshops. He also serves as a volunteer Member on the Board of Directors for Louise Russo W.A.V.E. (Working Against Violence Everyday).