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Best HIE Lawyers in Toronto, ON (2026)

Published results helped shape our 2026 Toronto HIE lawyer ranking, weighed against the work each firm focuses on. Each firm's professional history also counted, along with client feedback.

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The short answer

Our featured firm in Toronto is Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP, where Jeremy Syrtash leads the medical malpractice group. First place in this ranking goes to Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers. A birth-injury case result of $14 million appears on the firm's site. The site also discusses HIE. Check what the firm charges before you call. Ask the firm which lawyer would take on your case, too. Our Ontario law guide explains the limitation period. You can ask an Ontario lawyer how the limitation period applies to your situation.

At a glance

  1. 1Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLPJeremy SyrtashFeatured
  2. 2Neinstein Personal Injury LawyersFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  3. 3Paul Cahill4.8 out of 5
  4. 4Gluckstein LLPFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  5. 5Howie, Sacks & HenryFree consultation4.8 out of 5

Best HIE Lawyers in Toronto

  1. Featured
  2. Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers logo2

    Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.8592 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 592 reviews

    Best for: Families weighing published birth-injury results

    You'll find HIE discussed on the firm's site, along with cerebral palsy. Among the firm's several published medical-negligence brain-injury results is one for $12.5 million. Those are completed cases.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  3. Paul Cahill logo3

    Paul Cahill

    4.816 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 16 reviews

    Best for: Families seeking birth-injury trial experience

    Medical negligence is the focus at Paul Cahill - Medical Malpractice Lawyer, a firm with a narrower practice. You'll find birth injury and HIE discussed on its site. A jury verdict of $11.5 million appears among partner Paul Cahill's published results.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and how much of its work is medical malpractice.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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  5. Gluckstein LLP logo4

    Gluckstein LLP

    4.8168 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 168 reviews

    Best for: Families wanting an established practice

    Gluckstein Lawyers has a long history: it was founded in 1962. On the firm's site, you'll find discussion of HIE and related birth injuries. Senior counsel Richard Halpern and managing partner Charles E. Gluckstein are on its roster.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  6. Howie, Sacks & Henry logo5

    Howie, Sacks & Henry

    4.8349 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 349 reviews

    Best for: Families prioritising supportive communication

    In reviews of Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, clients often say staff took time to explain things. The support they received also draws praise. In one review, staff are described as “always willing to answer my questions and explain things clearly,”.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

Where they are in Toronto

What clients say about these Toronto lawyers

Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.

  • Zoha

    July 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “​I want to formally express my deepest gratitude to Michelle Kudlats and the team at Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers for their incredible support. As a young pedestrian who survived a motor vehicle accident, I was terrified and dealing with a situation I had never faced before. I was frantic, confused, and had no...”

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  • Kate I.

    July 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Jennifer Ilton and Yoni Silberman of Bogoroch & Associates LLP highly enough. After our serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 North in November 2023, they stood by us every step of the way. They fought diligently to protect our insurance rights while also providing something just...”

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  • Nyah D.

    July 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “I am very impressed and happy with how my attorney Michelle Kudlatz handled my case from start to finish. Michelle was very professional, available and helpful in the entire process. Especially with my case being so complex, Michelle and her team were thorough in how they handled each aspect. I also appreciated how...”

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How a malpractice claim usually moves in Ontario

  1. 1.Something went wrong

    Write down dates and names while they're fresh.

  2. 2.Get your records

    Ask for your full chart and test results.

  3. 3.Free case review

    A lawyer looks at what happened, free.

  4. 4.Medical opinion

    A doctor checks whether the care fell short.

  5. 5.Start the claim in time

    Your lawyer starts the claim before the deadline.

  6. 6.Settlement or trial

    Many claims settle. Some go to a judge or jury.

Your deadline: 2 years from when you found outRead the Ontario law guide

Malpractice claims in Toronto: the rules that matter

The filing deadline in Ontario
  1. The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
  2. Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
  3. At the very most15 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in Ontario
  • Pain and sufferingCapped at about $484,330
  • All damages togetherNo overall cap
  • Expert paperworkNo affidavit or certificate of merit is required to start a claim.

Read the Ontario law guideWork out your own deadline

Basic limitation period in Ontario
2 years
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Ultimate limitation period
15 years
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Choosing a Toronto lawyer for an HIE claim

First, find out which lawyer would handle your child's file. You can begin by reading the firm's HIE webpage. Have the lawyer explain their work on birth-injury claims. Ask how they'd assess the medical records. Published results can give you questions to ask. Your child's claim may differ; those results can't establish its strength or value.

Use the first conversation well

  1. Ask about the medical assessment

    Who would review the delivery notes? Ask that, along with how the firm assesses standard of care and causation. You'll also want to ask about timing for expert reports. To start a claim in Ontario, you don't need an affidavit or certificate of merit. The court's rules do require service of expert reports on those issues.

  2. Set communication expectations

    Find out who you'd usually contact. Ask how you'd receive updates as well. Clients praise clear communication at several firms on this list. Slow responses draw complaints at some firms, too. If intake stalls, ask directly whether the firm is still assessing your file or has declined it.

  3. Get the fee terms in writing

    A free consultation may be offered; ask the firm what that meeting covers. Ask whether you'll pay for a later record review. Ask the firm how it calculates its contingency fee. You'll also need to know what payment depends on. Who pays for expert reports and other expenses if the claim doesn't succeed? Ask the lawyer to explain those costs.

The 2-year period doesn't run for a minor under 18 without a litigation guardian for the claim. The 15-year ultimate period is also suspended for a claim arising while the claimant is a minor without a litigation guardian, as addressed in Wong v. Lui, 2023 ONCA 272. This is general information, not legal advice. For your family's circumstances, ask a lawyer in Ontario how these rules apply.

  • Your child's outcome can't be predicted by a published settlement or verdict. Be cautious if someone presents a result that way.
  • You should know who's responsible for your file. If that or the fee agreement hasn't been clearly explained, ask for clarification.

Questions people ask

Which Toronto firm leads this HIE lawyer list?
Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers ranks first. Its site covers HIE and publishes a $14 million birth-injury result alongside medical-negligence brain-injury results. Accessible lawyers and regular updates come up frequently in reviews. The firm handles many other injury matters, too. Ask who would lead your child's HIE file and how that lawyer would assess it.
How long do we have to start an HIE claim in Ontario?
Discovery starts the basic limitation period of 2 years. That includes knowledge of the injury and the provider's contribution, as well as whether a lawsuit was appropriate. For a claimant under 18, the period doesn't run if there's no litigation guardian for the claim. For minors in those circumstances, the ultimate period is suspended too. An Ontario lawyer can assess which dates apply to your family's situation.
Do we need an expert report before starting a claim?
Starting a medical-negligence claim in Ontario doesn't require you to file an affidavit or certificate of merit. In practice, you'll still need expert reports. The court's rules require service of reports that address standard of care and causation. The lawyer should explain how they'd review the delivery notes. Ask when they'd obtain those reports, too. Have them explain how the related expenses would be handled.
Which listed firms offer free consultations and contingency fees?
Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP list both, as do Bogoroch & Associates LLP and VC Lawyers. Gluckstein Lawyers lists a free consultation; its contingency terms remain unconfirmed. Neither offering is confirmed for Paul Cahill - Medical Malpractice Lawyer. Before you agree to representation, get each firm's fee terms. You should also ask the firm what its consultation will cover.
Is there a cap on compensation for an HIE claim?
Economic losses aren't subject to a statutory cap in Ontario. These include future care costs or lost income. Non-pecuniary damages follow different rules. Nationally, these damages fall under a judge-made trilogy cap. You can't work out what another child's claim is worth from the other case results published on this list. For your child's needs, you can ask an Ontario lawyer how the damages rules apply.

Sources

  1. Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, Government of Ontario (e-Laws)
  2. Claims from minors and the 15-year ultimate limitation period in Ontario, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  3. Non-Pecuniary Damages Upper Limits (monthly indexed figures, 2024 to 2026), McKellar Structured Settlements
  4. Key Numbers for 2025 (trilogy cap and indexation), McCague Borlack LLP
  5. Malpractice Center methodology, Malpractice Center

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