ABOUT US

EXCELLENCE OVER A CENTURY

We are civil litigation specialists. Founded in 1919, our firm understands that our clients face ever-changing challenges. With a range of experience levels and areas of expertise, we provide representation appropriate to the matters at hand. This focus allows us to proactively address your legal issues, no matter the stage or complexity.  

Our services are fit to meet the developing needs of our clients. This is reflected in our longstanding relationships as external counsel for national and international insurers, in limited case-specific roles where specialization is needed, and all manner of commitments in between. We provide legal services across Ontario – bringing expertise with the local circumstances of the adjudicators, juries, and counsel. This experience allows us to align with the business practices and values of our clients, and to work with our clients to deliver legal services in the ways that serve them best.

Evans Philp leveraged its technological capabilities to swiftly become fully functional for virtual hearings and electronic files. This allowed a notable number of trials and tribunal matters to be heard from 2020 on. The experience built has already served our clients well in the present era of hybrid adjudication. Our commitment to technological expertise is also seen in addressing modern reporting and process requirements. 

We want your problem cases. Your trial-bound matters calling for experience and insight. Your appeal that requires fresh eyes and a fresh voice. The questions of law with implications not just for the matter in front of you, but those to follow. Not every matter can be negotiated – and we have the experience and bench depth to try those matters where principle calls for it. If there is a legal matter that we may be able to work together on, please contact us.

In an era of increasing specialization, we offer civil litigation services through two distinct teams: the accident benefits group and the tort group.

Accident benefits

Evans Philp’s accident benefits group advances our clients’ interest through tribunal litigation and private arbitration on all matters involving Ontario’s no-fault regime, including benefit disputes, priority and loss transfer questions, and coverage issues. As one of the largest practice groups in Ontario committed exclusively to accident benefits law, we are positioned to provide clients with a high level of knowledge, experience, and competency.

Our lawyers are known for their ongoing contributions to the legal landscape in this area and regularly present at industry seminars. An emphasis on internal collaboration and mentorship allows us to provide clients with legal advice and representation informed by a depth of experience and institutional knowledge.

We pride ourselves on meeting the distinct challenges of practicing in this area of law, assisting our clients to navigate through complex legislation and shifting precedent. We are privileged to represent clients interested in litigating matters on principle, allowing our firm to play a role in shaping accident benefits law in Ontario.

Tort

Evans Philp’s tort group litigates in a wide range of matters across Ontario, including all manner of personal injury claims, product liability, fire and property claims including fraud, professional negligence, institutional defences, and quasi-criminal matters. The group has extensive experience at all levels of court, as well as with alternative dispute resolution and specialized tribunals. This expertise is a shared strength: our students and associates are involved early and in earnest; and our support staff become specialists in their own right.

The tort group also has a long history of providing legal opinions on all matters of tort law, including complex coverage issues, priority, and matters with jurisdictional complications. We regularly present as speakers at seminars for the legal profession, the insurance industry, and insured associations as well.

Principled, expedient, and cost-effective resolutions of civil litigation matters have become the hallmark of our tort group.

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