Published Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in personal injury litigation, Michael is regarded as a knowledgeable expert in the field. He writes and lectures frequently across Canada. Below is a sample listing of noteworthy published materials and presentations.
Getting the Right Expert, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Fall Conference 2009
Firm Expenses: How Do You Make Sure You Stay Afloat?, The Business of Law - What You Need to Know from the Get Go, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, March 2010
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Cases: Confronting the Special Medical and Legal Challenges, Litigating Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, January 2009
Medical Malpractice, Continuing Legal Education Conference, March 2008
Attendant Care – Claims and Damages Strategies; Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children – Addressing Medical and Legal Challenges, Litigating Catastrophic Disability and Damages Conference, September 2007
Strategic Issues Between Auto (Tort and No-Fault) and Long Term Disability Claims, Litigating Disability and Auto Insurance Claims Conference, April 2005
Mitigation of Damages, 3rd Annual Forum on Litigating Personal Injury Damages, February 2005
How to Prove Economic Damages with no Earnings History, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Fall Conference, October 2004
Unraveling the Complexities of Mental Disorder or Mild Brain Injury Cases, Canadian Institute’s Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Conference, June 2004
How to Litigate Damages, Canadian Institute’s 2nd National Forum on Litigating Damages, February 2004
Reforms to the Threshold and Deductibles: The Way Ahead for Tort Claims, Canadian Institute’s Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Conference, December 2004
Proving Future Losses, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Fall Conference, October 2003
Assessing the Risk of Relapse: How "Real" Is It?, 4th Annual Litigating Disability Insurance Claims Forum, November 2002
Initial Steps and Requirements for Commencing Auto Insurance Litigation, Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Conference, October 2002
Innovative, Tactical and Practical Strategies to Make the Case for Punitive Damages, Canadian Institute's Advanced Forum on Litigating Damages, September 2002
Maintaining Privilege in Insurance Cases: A Critical Update, The Canadian Institute's 2nd Annual Insurance Litigation Conference, June 2002
Preparing for Litigation: Legal Perspective of the Plaintiff, Insight Conference "Promoting Patient Safety and Dealing with Medical Misconduct and Malpractice, March 2002
Brain Injuries and Psychological Disabilities: Key Considerations for Trial, The Canadian Institute Conference on Auto Insurance Claims, September 2001
How Plaintiffs Can Exploit Homeowner's Insurance Policies, The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Conference on Occupier's Liability, June 2001
New Legal Developments and Practical Strategies for Successful Management and Resolution of Coverage Disputes, The Advanced Course on Insurance Litigation, May 2001
Informed Consent & Proving Battery, The Banff Medical Malpractice Retreat, February 2001