Lawyer Profile

Cynthia J. Benson

Saint John, New Brunswick

Cynthia J. Benson

Overview

Cynthia’s practice is focused on medical malpractice defence, as well as insurance defence, including acting as counsel for the Canadian Medical Protective Association and its members throughout New Brunswick. She also acts for major casualty insurers, life and disability insurers and professional liability insurers.

Chambers and Partners Canada 2025 Healthcare: Contentious – Nationwide – Canada, Band 4 lawyer Best Lawyers 2020, 2023 Personal Injury Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” in Saint John Best Lawyers 2022 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Saint John King’s Counsel, 2019 Best Lawyers 2015 Personal Injury Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” in Saint John Best Lawyers: Insurance Law, 2011 – 2026 Best Lawyers: Personal Injury Litigation, 2013 – 2026 Lexpert rating: Litigation – Commercial Insurance, 2016, 2018 – 2026 Lexpert rating: Medical Negligence, 2024 – 2026 Martindale-Hubbell rating: CV

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1992 (NB)