David J. Levy
Managing Partner
416-361-0117
David J. Levy is honored to be the Managing Partner of Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP. He has held this role since 2014.
Unlike many other personal injury lawyers, David earned his reputation in the Courtroom, where, for over 20 years, he has been conducting Trials and Arbitrations to fight for his clients’ rights. As a result, numerous other personal injury firms in Ontario hire David to be their Trial Counsel on serious and complicated personal injury cases.
When I was invited to join the firm when it began, I knew HSH would be creating a small, collegial environment with senior lawyers who truly care about the needs of their clients. And that, I am pleased to say, is exactly the kind of firm we have become.
As a result of David’s reputation and expertise, he is regularly invited to teach other lawyers about the practice of personal injury law by leading legal organizations. He has been invited to teach the next generation of lawyers at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has been interviewed as a legal expert by prominent radio and television stations, and the leading national legal publication in Canada.
David is Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario. He is recognized by Best Lawyers Canada and L’Expert as a leading lawyer in personal injury litigation. He holds membership positions in a number of professional associations and is routinely invited to speak at their conferences and seminars.
David is a die-hard Raptors fan, and has been from day one. He attends as many games as his work and family schedule will permit, and will forever cherish his picture with the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy.
Practice Focus
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Professional Success
Representative Cases
Cipriani v. Chang & Chang, 2013 ONSC 7624
State Farm v. Bunyan, 2013 ONSC 6670
J.K. v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2011 FSCO A10-001397
Kayhan v. Greve, 2011 ONSC 872
Bunyan et al. v. Enns et al, 2010 ONSC 216
Daniel Cole v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2005 FSCO A04-001504
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada v. Daniel Cole, Appeal 2003 P10-00016
Daniel Cole v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2001 FSCO A99-000366
Settlements and Verdicts
Past results are not predictive of future results and each situation is unique and requires individual and independent legal advice
$10.32 Million – Teen severely injured in a car accident
$3.1 Million – Personal trainer suffered catastrophic injuries after being hit by car
$1.55 Million – 20-year-old passenger sustained brain injury in car accident
$1.35 Million – Senior citizen suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by car
$1 Million – Motorcyclist’s widow and parents advanced claim following fatality
$125,000- Man awarded general damages by Jury for chronic pain condition
Lawyer Referrals
Client Testimonials
Client Reunion Videos
Alison was hit by a car while standing on a sidewalk which resulted in losing her ability to walk. David made it possible to provide Alison with years of rehabilitation so that she can walk again. Their touching reunion (video).
Despite a significant emotional illness, Beulah was denied long-term disability benefits from the very insurance company she had a working relationship with. David took on her insurance company, fought for her benefits and got her life back. Their touching reunion (video).
Thought Leadership
Articles
Roadside Testing: the tools and their challenges – HSH Blog, October 2019
What happens if I get into a car accident and there’s cannabis in my system? – HSH Blog, September 2019
Cracking Down on Distracted Driving: How the New Law Can Affect You, HSH Blog, March 2019
Daylight Savings Time is Here – and Extra Care is Needed, HSH Blog, March 2019
What Can We Learn from Ottawa’s Bus Crash?, HSH Blog, January 2019
Serious Slip And Fall Accidents at Nursing Homes, HSH Blog, September 2017
HSH Partners Recommended By Their Peers in Lexpert, HSH Blog, May 2017
What To Do After A Car Accident In Ontario, HSH Blog, February 2017
Driverless Cars: A Brave New World, HSH Blog, February 2017
Test Drive Before You Buy: But, Are You Covered In Case of A Car Accident?, HSH Blog, November 2016
Ageless Safety: Tips for Seniors Driving After 80, HSH Blog, October 2016
Tips for Better Boat Safety, HSH Blog, August 2016
Media Mentions
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP managing partner David Levy on why law firm culture is his main priority – Law Times, March 15, 2022
Top 10 Personal Injury Boutiques Interview, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, May 6 2019
David Levy on Airbnb Attack, CTV News, May 9 2019
David Levy on violence in Hockey, Newstalk 1010, January 15 2020
Speaking & Teaching Engagements
“Taking Your Negotiations to the Next Level”, Ontario Bar Association, June 2022
2nd Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit, Law Society of Ontario, March 2019
Medico-Legal Society of Toronto 9th Annual Catastrophic Impairment Program, February 27, 2019
Accident Benefits Updates Seminar, Ontario Bar Institute, March 20, 2019
Understanding the Healing Brain: How Neuroplasticity is Changing the way Brain Injury Survivors find Help and Hope, May 24, 2017
Practical Tips and Substantive Consideration in Adjusting and Managing Files, Ontario Bar Association, March 9, 2017
LAT It Be: Strategic and Tactical Considerations at the Licence Appeal Tribunal, Osgoode Accident Benefits 2017, February 24, 2017
What’s New in Cost Indemnity Protection – To Protect or Not to Protect?, OTLA NLD Conference, February 2, 2017
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Information Session, Lyndhurst Centre, January 28, 2016
Tricks of the Trade, Advocates’ Society, January 30, 2015
Know Your Rights, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Peer Support Program, January 29, 2015
Accident Benefits: The Latest Law and the Future of FSCO, Osgoode Hall Law School, March 27, 2014
Litigating the Claim: Accident Benefits, Osgoode Professional Development, November 15, 2012
The Role Of The Family Doctor In The Chronic Pain Case, Osgoode Professional Development, November 24, 2011
Answers To Questions Posed Post-OSOT, Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Seminar, June, 2011
Effective Case Screening, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, May 26, 2011
Tickler And Time Management Systems, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, May 26, 2011
Litigating Chronic Pain, Osgoode Professional Development, March 24, 2010
Personal, Industry and Community Activity
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1999
LLB, McGill University, Faculty of Law, 1997
BCL, McGill University, Faculty of Law, 1997
BA, McGill University, 1993
Honours and Awards
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – Repeatedly Recommended in Personal Injury Law
Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Category
Professional Associations and Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
David J. Levy’s Team
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Elena Kudryavtseva |
Law Clerk |
416-361-0177 |
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Orit Winkler |
Law Clerk |
416-361-7559 |
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Leanna Mirto |
Assistant to Orit Winkler |
416-361-7576 |
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Marta Popovych |
Assistant to Elena Kudryavtseva |
416-649-7657 |
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Melissa Gallagher |
Assistant to David Levy |
416-572-8794 |
Elena Kudryavtseva
Law Clerk
416-361-0177
ekudryavtseva@hshlawyers.com
Orit Winkler
Law Clerk
416-361-7559
owinkler@hshlawyers.com
Marta Popovych
Assistant to Elena Kudryavtseva
416-649-7657
mpopovych@hshlawyers.com
Leanna Mirto
Assistant to Orit Winkler
416-361-7576
lmirto@hshlawyers.com
Melissa Gallagher
Assistant to David Levy
416-572-8794
mgallagher@hshlawyers.com
Among the best in Canada
Since 2011, our peers have consistently voted for us as one of Canada’s top personal injury firms in Canadian Lawyer magazine’s annual rankings of the top personal injury boutiques in Canada. With decades of experience helping accident victims and their families, our firm understands the laws that affect your right to compensation because we’ve helped shape those laws in favour of accident victims.
Among the best in Canada
Since 2011 Canadian Lawyer Magazine rated us one of the top personal injury law firms in Canada. Why? With close to 20 years helping accident victims and their families, our firm understands the laws that affect your rights to compensation because we’ve helped shape those laws in favour of accident victims.
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