Chris has extensive experience in Insurance Defence, Personal Injury, and Class Action litigation. His practice includes a mix of defence and plaintiff-side litigation which has made him a versatile litigator. He enjoys handling files from start-to-finish. He always keeps a direct line of communication open with his clients which has helped him build strong and meaningful relationships with the people he advocates for.

Chris graduated with High Distinction from U of T Mississauga after completing a Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Political Science. He joined Flaherty McCarthy LLP after receiving his Juris Doctor at Queen’s Law, where he was taught by members of this firm. During his second and third year, he advocated for clients as a Queen’s Legal Aid caseworker. He was proud to receive the course prize in Advocacy on Motions during his final year.

Chris enjoys videography, editing, and technology in general. He is an avid runner and soccer player.

EDUCATION

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2020
J.D., Queen’s University, 2019
B.A. (Hons), University of Toronto Mississauga, 2016

Selection of Cases

Class Proceeding:  M.M. v FCSLLG, 2021 ONSC 3310 – successful settlement approval for a Class Proceeding involving a privacy breach.

Class Proceeding: Rizzi v Handa, 2021 ONSC 1004 – successful settlement approval for a Class Proceeding involving an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) involving a dental office.

Dismissal Motion: Adjei v Yuzbasiyan et al (CV-16-550444) – successful dismissal motion for delay with $9,717.50 in costs payable by the plaintiff to the defendant.

Motion for payment of undertakings: Waizi v Law-Yuen, 2020 ONSC 5743 – successful defence against a motion deemed to be premature for the payment of undertakings by the defendant to the plaintiff.

Medical Benefit and Special Award: Nasirian v Aviva Insurance Canada, 2022 CanLII 98068 (ON LAT) – successful decision on whether an applicant was entitled to chiropractic services in accordance with the Schedule and a Special Award pursuant to Regulation 664.

Minor Injury Determination: Zafar v Aviva Insurance Company, 2022 CanLII 8675 (ON LAT) – successful decision on whether an applicant sustained a “minor injury” in accordance with the Schedule.