Miskin Law Professional Corporation
5 lawyers · Established 1988 · Peterborough County, Durham Region, City of Toronto
One of 41 law firms listed in Peterborough, and one of 8 handling Personal Injury.
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Miskin Law Professional Corporation is a personal injury and civil litigation firm whose main office is in Peterborough, Ontario, with additional offices in Oshawa and at First Canadian Place in downtown Toronto. Murray Miskin was called to the Ontario bar in 1981, after earning a BA from Trent University in Peterborough in 1976 and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1979. Miskin established a private practice based in Whitby and Peterborough in 1985, which grew into today's team of five lawyers handling personal injury, wills and estates, corporate and commercial law, real estate, and class actions.
A second focus of the firm is asbestos and mesothelioma compensation. The firm says it has handled more than 500 mesothelioma cases nationwide and notes that Canadian clients may also be able to access compensation through US based asbestos trust funds. Daniel Miskin, called to the Ontario bar in 2019, concentrates on these toxic exposure and class action files. Murray Miskin has also served as an arbitration instructor with the ADR Institute of Ontario since 1985, and taught the qualifying arbitration course through the University of Toronto for ten years.
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Milestones & recognition
- Murray Miskin was called to the Ontario bar in 1981, after a BA from Trent University in Peterborough (1976) and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School (1979).
- Established a private law practice based in Whitby and Peterborough in 1985, which grew into Miskin Law Professional Corporation.
- Has served as an arbitration instructor with the ADR Institute of Ontario since 1985, and taught the qualifying arbitration course through the University of Toronto for ten years.
- Chris Goddard, called to the Ontario bar in 1997, previously worked as a health care journalist and later managed a 17 lawyer litigation team at Desjardins Insurance before joining the firm.
- The firm says it has handled more than 500 mesothelioma cases nationwide and works directly with US based asbestos trust funds to pursue compensation for Canadian clients.
- Noah Naccarato was called to the Ontario bar in 2025 and joined the firm's corporate, wills and estates, and real estate practice.
In the community
- Lead sponsor, along with TD Bank, of the Peterborough Music Festival, described as Canada's oldest and longest running free concert series.
- Primary sponsor of the Peterborough Folk Festival, which draws over 15,000 people each year, with performances on the Miskin Law Stage.
- Sponsors live music on the Miskin Law Stage at the Kawartha Rib Fest.
- Supports 4th Line Theatre, an outdoor theatre that presents works written by and about Canadians.
- Naming sponsor of the Miskin Law Community Complex, a facility with a twin pad skating arena, a public library branch, and a walking and running track.
- A major donor to the Peterborough Humane Society, whose board meetings are held in the Miskin Law Boardroom at the shelter's facility.
- Donates to local food banks, children's toy drives, and the United Way of Peterborough.
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Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
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Free consultationLawyers 5
Chris Goddard
Partner
Personal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Daniel J. Miskin
Partner
Personal InjuryClass Actions
Murray H. Miskin
Counsel and Managing Director
Personal InjuryReal Estate Law
Noah Naccarato
Corporate, Wills and Estates, Real Estate Lawyer
Business & Corporate LawWills, Estates & Trusts
Phil Ugnat
Business Lawyer & Strategic Advisor
Business & Corporate LawReal Estate Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1981–2025 · median 18 years in practice 4 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University Faculty of Law, Swansea University, University of Ottawa, University of Southampton Law School 5 of 5 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, French
Who handles what
Offices 3
The neighbourhood
Miskin Law's main office is in Peterborough, on Charlotte Street in the city's downtown core. It's a fitting home base for the firm: Murray Miskin earned a BA from Trent University, right in Peterborough, decades before returning to build a law practice in the same city. The Kawartha region around Peterborough is known for its lakes, its cottage country, and a lively arts and music calendar, and the firm's sponsorships track that character closely, from the long running Peterborough Music Festival and Folk Festival to the outdoor 4th Line Theatre and the community skating arena that carries the Miskin Law name.
The firm also keeps offices in Oshawa and at First Canadian Place in downtown Toronto, giving clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region a place to meet closer to home, while the Peterborough office remains where the firm is based day to day.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miskin Law located, and what are the office hours?
- The main office is in Peterborough at 351 Charlotte Street, with additional offices in Oshawa and Toronto. The Peterborough and Oshawa offices are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it's advised that you call ahead to book an appointment at any location.
- I have mesothelioma. Should I file a claim with WSIB or go through an asbestos trust?
- Miskin Law's FAQ notes that you have the option of filing a claim with WSIB or applying to asbestos trusts for compensation, but not both, so it's worth discussing which route fits your situation before you file.
- How long does an asbestos trust claim for mesothelioma usually take?
- According to the firm, it can take anywhere from three months to a year to begin receiving compensation from asbestos trusts, and the amount paid varies by trust.
- I was injured in a car accident. Do I have a claim?
- Miskin Law's personal injury team notes that if the accident was the other driver's fault and your injuries are sufficiently serious, or you've suffered a substantial loss of income, you may be able to bring a claim.
- How much does a will cost at Miskin Law?
- The firm lists set fees for estate planning: one will costs $400 plus tax, and a pair of wills costs $600 plus tax, with separate rates for will changes and powers of attorney.
- Do I have to pay anything upfront for a personal injury or mesothelioma claim?
- No. Miskin Law handles personal injury, mesothelioma, and class action matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront legal fees and payment comes only if the firm recovers money for you.
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