Experienced | Driven | Focused on Results
The WILL DAVIDSON Advantage
We understand your litigation needs.
For more than 80 years our firm has specialized in personal injury, property and insurance related claims on behalf of both individuals and insurers. Our focus is the same in every case; to achieve the best possible result for our client. We take great pride in the fact that our lawyers truly understand all sides of a lawsuit. We believe that this unique competitive advantage makes us better lawyers and allows us to achieve the best possible result for you.
Featured Lawyer: Matt Lalande
Matt joined the Oakville location of Will Davidson in 2012. Matt specializes in serious personal injury and employment law litigation. He endeavors not only to attain extraordinary results for clients, but also to help them cope with personal tragedy and sometimes stressful litigation. Read Matt Lalande 's full biography
Firm History

The firm dates back to 1924 when E. A. Richardson joined T. N. Phelan in the practice of law, and opened Phelan Richardson. While the firm name has changed many times, it has operated ever since as a boutique litigation firm specializing in personal injury and insurance litigation. Our firm has tried many thousands of cases, including many hundreds of cases argued on appeal in the Ontario Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada.
View MoreEvolution of Success
| 1920s | Phelan, Richardson |
| 1930s | Phelan, Richardson & Haines |
| 1940s | Phelan, Richardson, O'Brien & Phelan |
| 1950s | Richardson, MacMillan |
| 1960s | MacMillan, Rooke, MacLennan & Avery |
| 1970s | MacMillan, Rooke, Avery & Forbes |
| 1980s | MacMillan, Rooke, Avery & Boeckle |
| 2000 | MacMillan Rooke Boeckle / Will Barristers |
| 2011 | WILL DAVIDSON LLP |
In The News
Our firm has been involved in many of the cases that have shaped the legal landscape of personal injury and insurance law in Ontario. Our lawyers are frequent contributors to legal publications and are often asked to speak at conferences and other educational forums. They also take prominent leadership roles in a number of legal and community organizations.
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American Victim of Transvaginal Mesh is awarded $11.1 million in punitive and compensatory damages
Posted on February 25th, 2013 -
Paul Cahill wins at the Pension Appeal Board on behalf of client
Posted on February 11th, 2013 -
DePuy Hip Implant Defects
Posted on January 24th, 2013 -
Zimmer Hip Implant Defects
Posted on January 14th, 2013 -
The first transvaginal mesh judgment
Posted on July 24th, 2012 -
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Posted on May 5th, 2012