Blacklock Law Firm Professional Corporation
5 lawyers · Established 2012 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 306 handling Personal Injury.
About Blacklock Law Firm Professional Corporation
Blacklock Law Firm Professional Corporation is a Toronto insurance defence and civil litigation firm based in south Etobicoke. Joanne Blacklock, a 1997 graduate of the University of Western Ontario's law school, founded the firm in 2012 after earlier practising at a large downtown Toronto firm, and has since practised law in Ontario for more than 25 years. The firm mainly represents insurers and corporations across Canada and the United States, and it also takes on a limited number of plaintiff files.
The firm's work covers automobile accident claims, occupiers' liability and slip and fall matters, subrogated claims, construction disputes, product liability, municipal and tavern liability, accident benefits claims, and hearings before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Its lawyers have appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. One associate is licensed in both Ontario and Manitoba, holds an LLM from the University of Toronto and a JD from the University of Leeds, and previously practised corporate, commercial, and Indigenous law litigation in Manitoba.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Joanne Blacklock founded the firm in 2012 after earlier practising at a large downtown Toronto firm, and has since practised law in Ontario for more than 25 years.
- Firm lawyers have appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
- Firm lawyers have argued Abarca v. Vargas, a reported Court of Appeal for Ontario decision on the test for abuse of process, and Madonis v. Dezotti, a decision on the proper conduct of an examination for discovery.
- One associate was called to the Manitoba bar in 2022 and the Ontario bar in 2024, and has appeared before the Manitoba Court of King's Bench, with matters that reached the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 5
Aliza Lalji
Associate
Personal InjuryInsurance Law
Joanne Blacklock
Partner
Personal InjuryInsurance Law
Kevin Lasko
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionInsurance Law
Michael Knez
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionInsurance Law
Morgan MacDonald
Associate
Insurance LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2005–2024 · median 21 years in practice 3 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Leeds, University of Western Ontario, Western University 3 of 5 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits in south Etobicoke, at 333 Bering Avenue, a building the City of Toronto designates as part of a Core Employment Area. The building started as industrial space and was later divided into office condominium units. It's a working address in a commercial and light industrial pocket of Etobicoke rather than a downtown storefront, which fits a practice built around insurer files and court appearances rather than walk-in consultations.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of legal work does Blacklock Law Firm handle?
- The firm's lawyers handle automobile accident claims, occupiers' liability and slip and fall matters, subrogated claims, construction disputes, product liability, municipal and tavern liability, accident benefits claims, and hearings before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
- Does Blacklock Law Firm represent insurance companies or injured claimants?
- The firm mainly represents insurers and corporations across Canada and the United States, and it also takes on a limited number of plaintiff files.
- Has the firm argued cases before the Court of Appeal for Ontario?
- Yes. The firm's lawyers have appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, including Abarca v. Vargas, a reported Court of Appeal for Ontario decision, and Madonis v. Dezotti, a decision on the proper conduct of an examination for discovery.
- Where is Blacklock Law Firm located?
- The firm's office is at 333 Bering Avenue in south Etobicoke, Toronto.
- When was Blacklock Law Firm founded?
- Joanne Blacklock founded the firm in 2012 after earlier practising at a large downtown Toronto firm, and has since practised law in Ontario for more than 25 years.
- Does the firm handle matters outside Ontario?
- The firm's lawyers are licensed in Ontario, and one associate is also licensed in Manitoba. The firm represents insurers and corporations in both Canada and the United States.
Where to find them
500-333 Bering Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 3A8 · 416-640-2391
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