Does TGP represent policyholders, or only insurance companies?

TGP acts as counsel for major Canadian and international insurers. Its insurance practice, including coverage opinions and advice, is built around representing the insurer side of these disputes rather than policyholders.

Does TGP handle Statutory Accident Benefits and Licence Appeal Tribunal disputes?

Yes. Accident Benefits and SABS work, including Licence Appeal Tribunal disputes, examinations under oath, and priority and loss transfer disputes, is one of the firm's practice areas, and TGP keeps a searchable database of LAT decisions on its site.

Can TGP defend a university or college that's been named in a lawsuit?

Yes. The firm has an Education Claims practice covering campus security, educational malpractice, professional liability, and sexual assault or harassment defence, and one of its partners has acted for what the firm describes as virtually every major university in Ontario.

Does TGP act for municipalities in liability claims?

Yes. Municipal Litigation is a listed practice area, covering Minimum Maintenance Standards claims, occupiers' liability, motor vehicle claims, and coverage or contractual disputes involving municipalities.

How much does mediation with the firm cost?

TGP publishes its mediation rates: a two party half-day mediation (four hours) is $2,250 and a full-day mediation (six hours) is $3,500, with extra charges for additional parties, additional hours, and travel outside the GTA.

Is there a French-speaking lawyer at the firm?

Yes. One of the firm's partners, called to the Ontario bar in 1997, is fluent in French in addition to English.

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About Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP

Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP (TGP) is a Toronto litigation firm concentrated on insurance and commercial disputes, working from an office at 150 York Street in the city's financial district. The firm's own lawyer directory lists 25 lawyers, and TGP describes its client base as based in downtown Toronto but international in reach. It acts as counsel for major Canadian and international insurers, as well as for municipalities, corporations, universities, colleges, professionals, and private individuals, in complex and precedent-setting cases before all levels of court and tribunals.

TGP's practice covers insurance litigation, accident benefits and SABS claims, coverage opinions and advice, and Licence Appeal Tribunal work, along with commercial, municipal, and education sector litigation. The firm keeps searchable databases of LAT decisions and commercial and tort case law on its site, updated monthly. One of its partners, Alexander D. Pettingill, took part in the settlement negotiations, alongside former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Frank Iacobucci, for a $4 billion class action settlement covering approximately 90,000 Indian Residential School claims.

Practice areas

Insurance Law

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Administrative & Regulatory Law

Milestones & recognition

An archived capture of the firm's website from January 2009 shows it operating under the name Thomas, Gold and Pettingill LLP, from the same 150 York Street address the firm uses today.
Alexander D. Pettingill, a partner whose surname is part of the firm's name, acts as counsel to The United Church of Canada and has assisted in drafting its Sexual Abuse Procedural Guidelines.
Partner Thomas J. Donnelly is listed in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, Best Lawyers in Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and Who's Who Legal, in the area of insurance law.

In the community

Ian Gold, one of the partners whose surname is part of the firm's name, regularly gives presentations to insurance industry groups, including the Canadian Risk and Insurance Management Society, the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association, and the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario.
The same partner is a regular contributor to the Ontario Broker Association Magazine and the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society's Pulse publication.
TGP hosted its first Auto Forum for clients on October 8, 2025, with presentations on topics including multiple policies insuring a vehicle.

Good to know

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By appointment

Lawyers 26

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar: 1985–2025 · median 13 years in practice 25 of 26 lawyers
Law schools: Queen's University (7), Osgoode Hall Law School (5), University of Western Ontario (3), University of Ottawa (2), University of Toronto (2), University of Windsor (2) and 4 more 26 of 26 lawyers
Languages on the roster: Farsi, French

Who handles what

The neighbourhood

TGP's office is in Adelaide Place, a two-building complex made up of 150 York Street and 181 University Avenue in Toronto's financial district. The York Street tower was built in 1982, was last renovated in 2001, and connects directly to the underground PATH network, with nearby access to the St. Andrew subway station.

Frequently asked questions

Does TGP represent policyholders, or only insurance companies?: TGP acts as counsel for major Canadian and international insurers. Its insurance practice, including coverage opinions and advice, is built around representing the insurer side of these disputes rather than policyholders.
Does TGP handle Statutory Accident Benefits and Licence Appeal Tribunal disputes?: Yes. Accident Benefits and SABS work, including Licence Appeal Tribunal disputes, examinations under oath, and priority and loss transfer disputes, is one of the firm's practice areas, and TGP keeps a searchable database of LAT decisions on its site.
Can TGP defend a university or college that's been named in a lawsuit?: Yes. The firm has an Education Claims practice covering campus security, educational malpractice, professional liability, and sexual assault or harassment defence, and one of its partners has acted for what the firm describes as virtually every major university in Ontario.
Does TGP act for municipalities in liability claims?: Yes. Municipal Litigation is a listed practice area, covering Minimum Maintenance Standards claims, occupiers' liability, motor vehicle claims, and coverage or contractual disputes involving municipalities.
How much does mediation with the firm cost?: TGP publishes its mediation rates: a two party half-day mediation (four hours) is $2,250 and a full-day mediation (six hours) is $3,500, with extra charges for additional parties, additional hours, and travel outside the GTA.
Is there a French-speaking lawyer at the firm?: Yes. One of the firm's partners, called to the Ontario bar in 1997, is fluent in French in addition to English.

Where to find them

150 York Street, Suite 1800, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S5 · 416-507-1800

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