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: Chris Morrison

Christopher Morrison is a partner and practices complex civil litigation in the areas of insurance coverage, class proceedings, and negligence claims. Chris has developed a special interest in appellate advocacy and does the majority of the firm's appeals. He has appeared frequently before the appellate courts of Ontario and was lead counsel for the Canadian Red Cross Society in Osborne Estate v. The CRCS in the Supreme Court of Canada. Chris was called to the Bar in 1995 and has logged over 25 reported decisions, primarily as lead counsel. More recently he has been involved in the evaluation and negotiation of historic liability policy claims involving multi-million dollar environmental claims. Chris also enjoys lecturing on these issues and has authored numerous papers on evidence, class proceedings and insurance coverage.

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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.

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Evolution 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

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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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