Kanellakos Ballard LLP
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 202 handling Insurance Law.
About Kanellakos Ballard LLP
Kanellakos Ballard LLP is a two-lawyer Toronto firm that focuses exclusively on insurance defence litigation. Founding partners George Kanellakos and Derek Ballard set up the firm after each built a career representing insurers and their policyholders in Ontario courts. Between them they bring more than thirty years of experience in insurance defence, personal injury, and property disputes, and the firm's practice covers motor vehicle accident claims, accident benefits matters, and priority and loss transfer disputes between insurers.
George Kanellakos earned an Honours BA in History and Law & Society from York University before completing a law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School in 2001. Kanellakos was called to the Ontario Bar in October 2002 and practised insurance defence litigation exclusively at a prior firm until January 2, 2015, before becoming a founding partner of Kanellakos Ballard LLP, and has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in a priority dispute matter. Derek Ballard grew up in Fort Frances in Northwestern Ontario, studied at Lakehead University, and earned a law degree from the University of Manitoba in 2002 before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2003. Ballard has represented clients before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- George Kanellakos appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in April 2015 on a priority dispute matter.
- George Kanellakos practised insurance defence litigation at a prior firm until January 2, 2015, then joined Derek Ballard, who had also practised insurance defence litigation in Ontario since the early 2000s, in founding Kanellakos Ballard LLP together.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2002–2003 · median 23 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, University of Manitoba 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Kanellakos Ballard's office sits at 1235 Bay Street, at the corner of Bay Street and Yorkville Avenue in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood. The building is a 10 storey office tower dating to 1972 that has since earned a LEED Gold certification. From there, the two partners handle insurance defence litigation across Ontario courts rather than serving only a local clientele.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kanellakos Ballard represent people who were injured in an accident, or does it represent insurers?
- The firm's practice is insurance defence litigation. It represents insurance companies and their policyholders rather than people bringing a claim against an insurer.
- What types of insurance matters does the firm handle?
- The firm's stated practice areas include motor vehicle accident claims, accident benefits matters, priority and loss transfer disputes between insurers, occupiers' liability claims, subrogation matters, property and product liability claims, commercial and personal lines CGL litigation, WSIAT litigation, and coverage disputes.
- How long has Kanellakos Ballard LLP been practising and how many lawyers work there?
- The firm has two partners, George Kanellakos and Derek Ballard, who between them bring more than thirty years of experience in insurance defence, personal injury, and property disputes. Kanellakos became a founding partner of the firm in January 2015 after leaving a prior firm.
- Has a lawyer at the firm argued a case before Canada's highest court?
- Yes. George Kanellakos appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in April 2015 on a priority dispute matter.
- Where is Kanellakos Ballard LLP located and how do I contact the firm?
- The firm's office is at 1235 Bay Street, Suite 1001, Toronto, in the Yorkville area, and can be reached at 416-800-0844.
Where to find them
1235 Bay Street, Suite 1001, Toronto ON M5R 3K4 · 416-800-0844
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