We are pleased to announce that John A. McLeish, Co-Founder, McLeish Orlando LLP, is a winner of the 2016 OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law.

John’s practice and that of his firm, McLeish Orlando, is devoted to representing individuals and their families who have suffered losses through a serious or catastrophic personal injury or death. He lectures and publishes extensively for various continuing legal education programs on trial advocacy and all matters related to actions for personal injury and wrongful death damages. 

John has recovered the largest personal injury damages award in Canada and has gained recognition for his contribution to the goals of a fair trial and access to justice. He has published on personal injury, wrongful death and insurance.

John has been a leader in the insurance bar for many years and contributed extensively to continuing legal education. He is one of the most successful and respected trial lawyers in Canada. John was chosen by peers as Toronto’s 2013 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers. He was also chosen by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

The OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law will be presented to John on May 26, 2016 at a special dinner at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre.

Learn more about the event and the OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance law here.