Aikins Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 306 handling Personal Injury.
About Aikins Law
Aikins Law is a small, trial-focused litigation firm at 3080 Yonge Street, near Lawrence subway station. The firm handles corporate insurance defence, medical malpractice, professional liability, and catastrophic injury claims, along with broader civil litigation and personal injury work, and its lawyers have appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. Associate Daniel Ebady, a University of Ottawa J.D. graduate, also practices in corporate, commercial, construction, and employment matters. Aikins Law says it honours referrals from other lawyers and takes a flexible approach to accepting cases.
Founder John J. Aikins was called to the Ontario bar in 1984, after articling for Justice John Wilkins before Wilkins' appointment to the Superior Court of Justice. Aikins went on to become a founding partner of Forbes Chochla Aikins LLP in 1997, then left to form a trial-focused practice with Austin Riley in 2012, a predecessor firm known as Riley + Aikins before it became Aikins Law. Lexpert has recognized Aikins in personal injury law, and Best Lawyers in Canada included Aikins in its seventh edition for Insurance Law and its 14th edition, for 2020. Aikins is a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- John J. Aikins was called to the Ontario bar in 1984, after articling for Justice John Wilkins before Wilkins' appointment to the Superior Court of Justice.
- Aikins became a founding partner of Forbes Chochla Aikins LLP in 1997.
- In 2012, Aikins formed a trial-focused practice with Austin Riley, a predecessor firm known as Riley + Aikins that later became Aikins Law.
- Lexpert has recognized Aikins in personal injury law, and Best Lawyers in Canada included Aikins in its seventh edition for Insurance Law and its 14th edition, for 2020.
- Aikins is a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
In the community
- In 2010, John Aikins served as President of Richmond Hill's historic Summit Golf and Country Club.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1984 · median 42 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Ottawa 1 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is at 3080 Yonge Street, right at Lawrence subway station. The firm notes on site parking at the building and easy access to Highway 401, about a five minute drive away, which matters for a litigation practice that takes referrals from lawyers elsewhere in the GTA and clients travelling in for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of law does Aikins Law practice?
- Aikins Law is a trial-focused litigation firm handling corporate insurance defence, medical malpractice, professional liability, and catastrophic injury claims, plus general civil litigation and personal injury work. Associate Daniel Ebady also handles corporate, commercial, construction, and employment matters.
- Where is the office and how do I get there?
- The office is at 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060, right at Lawrence subway station. There's on site parking, and Highway 401 is about a five minute drive away.
- Does Aikins Law take referrals from other lawyers?
- Yes. The firm says it honours referrals and takes a flexible approach when accepting cases from other lawyers.
- How experienced are the lawyers at Aikins Law?
- Founder John J. Aikins was called to the Ontario bar in 1984 and has practiced at all levels of court in Ontario since, including as a founding partner of Forbes Chochla Aikins LLP before forming the firm's predecessor practice, Riley + Aikins, in 2012.
- Can Aikins Law help with a personal injury or accident benefits claim?
- Personal injury and accident benefits work, including catastrophic injury and product liability claims, is a core part of the firm's practice.
- What are Aikins Law's office hours?
- The office is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clients can reach it by phone at 416-545-0098 or by email at info@aikinslaw.ca.
Where to find them
3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 · 416-545-0098
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