Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ontario (2026)

The wrongful death lawyers in Ontario we'd call first, drawn from every city list we've published there and the firms whose own work shows these cases.

Sources checked November 7, 2026

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Our featured firm in Ontario is Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP. Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP is our featured partner in Ontario and is listed first. Of the 28 firms that show wrongful death work on our 17 city lists in Ontario, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers scores highest on malpractice focus, published results, client reviews and experience, followed by Campisi Law and Gluckstein LLP. Each firm keeps its best score from the cities it serves; open a city for its full list.

Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ontario

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Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP
Jeremy Syrtash
Jeremy Syrtash leads the medical malpractice litigation practice at Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP. He earned a BA from Yeshiva University (2010) and a JD from the University of Ottawa (2013), was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2014, and has acted as counsel and co-counsel in medical malpractice cases across Canada, many involving pediatric and obstetrical negligence.
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2014 · JD, University of Ottawa · Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Health Care Law (2024 to 2027)
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Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers
4.8592 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 592 reviews
Best for: Deaths involving medical negligence
Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers publishes a $22 million medical negligence result involving septic shock in a minor. It also lists several brain injury results and a $14 million birth injury result.
On our lists for Toronto, Markham, Vaughan and Oakville.
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How they were picked
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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Campisi Law
4.9370 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 370 reviews
Best for: Families seeking supportive injury representation
Clients of Campisi Law Injury Lawyers often describe feeling supported while being kept informed.
On our lists for Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill.
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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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Gluckstein LLP
4.8168 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 168 reviews
Best for: Families seeking an established firm
Gluckstein Lawyers dates to 1962. That gives the firm a long history among those listed here. You'll find wrongful death under medical malpractice.
On our lists for Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton and Hamilton.
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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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Thomson Rogers LLP
4.8299 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 299 reviews
Best for: Families asking about appellate experience
A reported appeal result distinguishes Thomson Rogers LLP. The firm says its medical malpractice success was upheld in Denman v.
On our lists for Toronto, Brampton, Markham and Vaughan.
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How they were picked
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

What clients say about wrongful death lawyers in Ontario

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.

Joanna C.
October 2026 · Markham, Ontario
“I can’t say enough good things about Dana! From the beginning, she has been kind, empathetic, and incredibly clear in her communication. I never feel like I’m left in the dark or unsure of what’s happening with my case, which has made such a difference throughout the entire process. Navigating an accident benefits...”
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Chris F.
November 2026 · Hamilton, Ontario
“We enjoyed working with Chris Harrison for the purchase of our property. He brings a strong work ethic to his job and presents information with clarity. We would strongly recommend him to anyone needing a lawyer to purchase or close a property. We have also used him for Wills. His knowledge and understanding of...”
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MICHELLE B.
October 2026 · Hamilton, Ontario
“I have dealt with Dwa for many years now for my lawsuit . Alan is an amazing lawyer and his staff is incredible as well.My accident left me in a very vulnerable place and my injury has changed my life . .Alan, Lindsay, Laura and Sandra before her has always been very attentative and caring making sure to listen...”
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Wrongful Death Lawyers by city in Ontario

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