Schiffmann Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 306 handling Personal Injury.
Free consultation
Free consultationAbout Schiffmann Law
Schiffmann Law is a small personal injury and disability law firm based in Toronto, in practice for over 17 years. Founder Christopher Schiffmann was called to the Ontario bar in 2002 after earning a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2000, a Master of Laws from the same school in 2008, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from York University in 1997. Early in the career that led to the firm, Schiffmann worked as counsel for insurance companies, an experience that shaped a working understanding of how insurers evaluate injury claims. Before law school, Schiffmann served as an infantry officer and platoon commander in the Canadian Armed Forces, receiving a Queen's Commission in September 1997.
The practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury and disability claims: motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, slip and fall cases, denied long term disability and critical illness claims, nursing home and elder abuse matters, and wrongful death. Schiffmann Law works on a contingency fee basis, so clients don't pay unless a claim recovers money, and offers a free initial consultation. Christopher Schiffmann has been recognized in Best Lawyers for personal injury litigation in Toronto since 2022 and belongs to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Ontario Bar Association's Insurance Law Section, and the Advocates Society.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founder Christopher Schiffmann was called to the Ontario bar in 2002, after a Bachelor of Laws (2000) and a Master of Laws (2008) from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from York University (1997).
- Recognized in Best Lawyers for personal injury litigation in Toronto since 2022.
- Before entering law, Christopher Schiffmann served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an infantry officer and platoon commander, receiving a Queen's Commission in September 1997.
In the community
- The firm runs a semi-annual $1,000 academic scholarship open to college, university, and graduate students in Canada and the United States, awarded based on a personal essay about overcoming a challenge.
- Christopher Schiffmann lectures in continuing legal education programs for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and Canadian Defence Lawyers, and has judged moot trials for Sheridan College's paralegal program.
- Christopher Schiffmann sits on the executive committee of the 48th Highlanders of Canada Officers' Association and on the planning committee for the 48th Highlanders/St. Andrew's Society board.
Fees & payment
Contingency
Free consultationWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office on Lawrence Avenue East sits in Victoria Village, a North York community bounded by Lawrence Avenue East, the Don Valley, Victoria Park Avenue, and Eglinton Avenue East. The area was laid out in the 1950s on land the Herron family had farmed as an orchard, and its streets still hold mostly the bungalows and semi-detached houses built during that development.
Victoria Village borders the Don River valley, and some of its homes look out over the ravine below. It's a mainly residential neighbourhood with a notably diverse population, including a larger share of South American residents than most of the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Schiffmann Law charge anything upfront?
- No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you don't pay unless it recovers money for you, and the first consultation is free.
- I was hit by a driver with no insurance. Can Schiffmann Law still help?
- Yes. In Ontario, people hurt by uninsured motorists can still claim accident benefits and personal injury compensation through provincial coverage, and the firm handles these claims.
- Am I allowed to switch to Schiffmann Law partway through my case?
- Yes. You're free to choose your own lawyer in Ontario and can change lawyers at any point in a case.
- How long does a personal injury claim usually take?
- The firm says most cases resolve in one to two years, though a case that goes to trial can take longer.
- What kinds of cases does Schiffmann Law take on?
- The firm handles personal injury and disability claims only: car, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, slip and falls, denied long term disability and critical illness benefits, nursing home and elder abuse, and wrongful death.
- How does the firm's scholarship work?
- Schiffmann Law runs a semi-annual $1,000 scholarship for college, university, and graduate students in Canada and the United States. Applicants submit an academic resume and an essay of at least 600 words, with deadlines each September 15 and January 15.
Where to find them
1315 Lawrence Avenue East, Suite 104, Toronto, Ontario M3A 3R3 · 416-780-1600
Similar firms in City of Toronto
Nwobele Law Firm is a Toronto law firm led by founding partner Chukwukadibia Vincent Nwobele. It handles personal injury, family law, employment, human rights and civil litigation matters, and offers free consultation…
Personal Injury
Family Law
Employment & Labour Law
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
IEA Law is a small law firm in Toronto, Ontario, led by lawyer Ikenna Aniekwe. It practices immigration law, family law, criminal defence, real estate, civil litigation, and estate planning. The firm's lead counsel ha…
Immigration Law
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Criminal Defence
Yazdani Law Office is a Toronto firm led by Mark Yazdani that exclusively represents disabled plaintiffs seeking long term disability benefits that have been denied or terminated by insurers, including claims involvin…
Personal Injury
Insurance LawListing compiled from the firm’s public website in August 2026. Verify licence status in the Law Society of Ontario directory ↗