Overview

Stuart is in our Appeals, Health Law, Professional Regulation, and Specialty Risk and Insurance groups. He is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, and has acted in matters before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the area of Medical Negligence (2021-2026) and Litigation — Commercial Insurance (2019, 2025)

Selected by peers for inclusion in “Best Lawyers™ in Canada” in the areas of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, and Professional Malpractice Law

Named by Lexpert in its 2014 Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers in Canada as a “Litigation Lawyer to Watch”

In 2012, Stuart was the recipient of the Richard B. Lindsay QC Exceptional Young Lawyer Award. This award is given annually to one member of Canadian Defence Lawyers of up to 10 years at the bar.

Presenter, “(Un)reasonable Users & Human Factors: s. 44 Update”, Lerners LLP Municipal and Public Entity Risk Conference, April 25, 2025

Presenter, “Medical-Legal Risks of Residency”, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, February 11, 2025

Co-Presenter, “Police Liability: An Overview”, International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Annual Conference, September 26, 2024

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Health Law
• Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2005 (ON); 2006 (MB)