Kevin's practice is restricted to civil litigation with a principal focus on medical malpractice. He received his undergraduate education at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Commerce, and obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School . Kevin articled with McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto and then rejoined the firm following his call to the Bar in 1991. While at McCarthy's a significant component of Kevin's practice involved the defence of physicians in medical negligence actions. The insight and knowledge acquired by Kevin during this time provides him with a unique perspective and significant advantage in his representation of plaintiff's who have been harmed by medical malpractice.
In 1993 Kevin left McCarthy's to establish his own practice.
Kevin has acted as plaintiff's counsel in a variety of noteworthy proceedings including:
- Parachute Club et al v. McCain Foods Limited et al;
- Alannah Myles v. The National Post et al;
- Randy Bachman v. BTO et al;
- Crash Test Dummies et al v. Chrysler Canada et al;
- Dolores Claman v. CBC et al;
- Giles v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario et al. (re: OPP riot squad use of force during the 1996 OPSEU - demonstration);
- Coroner's Inquest into the 1995 Toronto Transit Commission subway disaster;
Kevin was recently involved in the settlement of two medical malpractice actions involving neurologically impaired children for amounts in excess of $14,000,000.00. As of 2007, these settlements are believed to be the two largest ever achieved (excluding class actions) in medical malpractice actions in Canada.
Kevin has also acted as legal counsel to musicians Shawn Desman (www.shawndesman.com), Loreena McKennitt, Arnold Lanni (Sheriff, Frozen Ghost), Finger Eleven (at the time they were known as Rainbow Butt Monkeys), Myles Goodwyn (April Wine) and The Skydiggers. He has, in the course of his career, also appeared on the following matters: Winding up of the Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada; Olympia & York CCAA restructuring; oppression remedy application in relation Rodney's Oyster House; David Orchard v. Peter MacKay (on behalf of proposed intervenor); and litigation involving the Eaton's jingle.
Kevin has served as counsel in matters before the Courts and various tribunals including the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board and at Coroner's Inquests. He is currently a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association; the Medical Malpractice Section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association; the American Association of Justice; and the Medical Malpractice Section of the American Association of Justice.
Kevin resides with his family in Alliston, Ontario.
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