Edson Legal
1 lawyer · Established 1982 · City of Toronto
One of 230 law firms listed in North York, and one of 38 handling Personal Injury.
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Edson Legal is a personal injury and insurance law firm based in North York, founded in 1982 by Barry Edson. Barry Edson was called to the Ontario bar that same year and has practiced personal injury and disability law for more than three decades, appearing before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court of Ontario, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. The firm's site credits its founder with setting a precedent in Cugliari v. White (1998), a motor vehicle injury case decided at the Ontario Court of Appeal.
The firm concentrates on motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, defective products, fatal accidents, and disputes over long-term disability, life insurance, and critical illness claims. It also takes on cases involving police misconduct, wrongful arrest, and false imprisonment, areas that come up less often at a personal injury firm. Edson Legal works on a contingency basis, so clients don't pay unless a claim is resolved in their favor. In house, the team can serve clients in Farsi, Korean, and Vietnamese, and brings in interpreters for other languages. The office is in North York; the firm's site also lists client service in Barrie, York Region, and Mississauga.
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Milestones & recognition
- Edson Legal was founded in 1982 by Barry Edson, who was called to the Ontario bar that same year.
- The firm's site credits its founder with setting a precedent in Cugliari v. White (1998), a motor vehicle injury case decided at the Ontario Court of Appeal.
- Barry Edson has litigated cases before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court of Ontario, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
- The firm is a member of the Advocates Society, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, and the Toronto Lawyers Association.
In the community
- Barry Edson has lectured at continuing education seminars for the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Advocates Society.
- The firm publishes a blog on topics including long-term disability claims, insurance disputes, and rights after police misconduct, aimed at helping the public understand these areas of law.
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The neighbourhood
Edson Legal's office is in a five storey professional building at Finch Avenue West and Dufferin Street in North York, in an area zoned for office and employment use. Rather than a stand alone storefront, the building is shared with other law and paralegal offices and a healthcare provider, making it more of a small professional hub for the neighbourhood.
The building is a short walk from G. Lord Ross Park, in a stretch of North York that mixes commercial offices with nearby residential streets and shops.
Frequently asked questions
- I was hurt in a car accident in the GTA. Can Edson Legal help?
- Yes. Motor vehicle and motorcycle accident claims are a core part of the firm's practice, alongside related insurance disputes.
- Does Edson Legal handle long-term disability claims?
- Yes. The firm takes on disputes over denied long-term disability benefits as well as life insurance and critical illness insurance claims.
- I think I was injured because of something a police officer did. Can Edson Legal represent me?
- The firm handles cases involving police misconduct, wrongful arrest, and false imprisonment, in addition to its broader personal injury work.
- Do I have to pay anything up front?
- No. Edson Legal works on a contingency basis, meaning clients don't pay unless the firm recovers money for them.
- What languages does the office speak?
- The team speaks Farsi, Korean, and Vietnamese in house, and can bring in an interpreter for clients more comfortable in another language.
- How long has Edson Legal been practising?
- Since 1982. Founder Barry Edson was called to the Ontario bar that year and has practiced personal injury and disability law since.
Where to find them
Unit 100, 1018 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3J 3L5 · 905-856-3770
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