Lawyer Profile

Chris Afonso

Toronto, Ontario

Chris Afonso

Overview

CHRIS AFONSO brings considerable experience and an innovative, inventive approach to his diverse practice. Above all, Chris is focused on meeting client goals. He does this by employing effective, persuasive advocacy, consistently bringing poise and fearlessness into the courtroom and negotiations. Chris has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Court of Justice and the Federal Court of Canada. He has represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including construction litigation, professional negligence litigation, commercial disputes, corporate governance disputes, and policy interpretation matters for insurers. Additionally, Chris has significant experience in class actions and defending disciplinary and regulatory prosecutions. Chris is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Advocates’ Society. Chris is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada ™ for his expertise in Insurance Law.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2009 (ON)