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Michael is the head of the firm’s Transportation Law Newsletter and practices exclusively in insurance litigation with an emphasis on first and third party defence. His cases include tort personal injury, accident benefits, disability benefits, products liability, professional negligence, property damage, negligent construction and insurance coverage.Michael has successfully represented insurers and their interests at all levels of court in Ontario as well as various administrative tribunals, including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Notable cases include the precedent-setting case of Rampersaud v. TD General, which defined “residence” within the meaning of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Michael also represented the insurer in Thayalan v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance, in which he successfully argued that an objective post-accident meniscus tear in the right knee would not prevent a claimant from returning to physical labour or household tasks.In addition to his litigation work, Michael has provided coverage opinions with respect to liability defence, rights of subrogation of out-of-province insurers and denial of coverage due to misrepresentation and non-compliance.As Michael operates out of both Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, he is able to effectively and cost-efficiently handle cases in all of Southern and Southwestern Ontario. His reasonable, personable and proactive approach yields exceptional results for his clients.When not representing clients, Michael is an avid musician, focusing on the piano, saxophone and oboe, the latter of which he plays in the Guelph Concert Band. He can also be found exploring the live theatre scene or relaxing at home with his partner, dog and cat.

Listed skills include Product Liability, Litigation, Torts, Personal Injury, and 11 others.