Dutton Brock LLP is a mid-size Toronto law firm specializing in litigation and insurance law.

Originally the litigation department of a firm created over 50 years ago, Dutton Brock LLP has remained true to its roots as a firm solely comprised of trial lawyers with a passion for the law.

We are committed to providing the highest caliber of legal representation to clients and dedicated to achieving positive results, in the shortest time, at the least expense.

Being progessive has lead to many innovative initiatives such as:

• partnering and claims handling programs with clients
• our annual client seminar
• customized educational workshops
• new technology - enablling rapid, cost-effective decision making at all stages of the file handling and litigation process

Excellence in advocacy means far more than interpreting the legal fine print -- or creating more of it. It means actively listening and understanding clients' true needs to find practical solutions to complex problems. We communicate clearly, keep our promises, expect more of ourselves, and turn our passion for the law into action for our clients. This approach sets us apart from our competitors.

Insurers in Canada, the United States, Great Britain and Switzerland rely upon us for well researched, analytical and comprehensive opinions. Our expertise is as varied as the industry itself and includes:

• commercial insurance litigation
• professional negligence
• directors' and officers' liability
• products liability
• general liability
• negligence
• medical malpractice
• employers liability
• motor vehicle insurance litigation
• personal injury
• all risks
• fire and property insurance
• defamation
• occupiers liability
• intellectual property
• federal and provincial government litigation
• contractors performance bonding
• fidelity and reinsurance

Philippa Samworth, a noted expert in the field of accident benefits, works together with her accident benefits practice group, providing service and advice to numerous insurance clients as well as the provincial government. Her team covers all areas of accident benefits, including loss transfer and priority disputes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediations and arbitrations) has also become a significant part of our practice.

We have substantial expertise in class proceedings, representing defendants and advising their insurers in many of the cases brought to date. We have played important roles in major class action proceedings including matters involving breast implants, tainted blood, directors' and officers' liability, defamation, water contamination and insurance coverage disputes.

A number of our lawyers have experience in appellate advocacy.

We continue to evolve our practice areas as the law evolves. The result is an organization that builds on its experience, renews itself, and prepares for a future of unlimited possibilities. Dutton Brock has earned a leading role in the legal community and is at the forefront of legal developments. Our members include:

• Five Certified Specialists in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada
• Four named in the Best Lawyers In Canada under insurance law
• Two Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Former President of the Advocates' Society
• Six past and present Directors of the Advocates' Society
• Three former Presidents of the Toronto Lawyers' Association/County of York Law Assocation
• Two former Presidents and present Director of the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto
• Two Former Presidents of the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association
• Past and present Directors of the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association
• Past and present members of the Ontario Bar Association Insurance Law Executive

We were actively involved in the creation of the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association. All of our members are committed to continuing legal education - sharing and expanding our knowledge through speaking, teaching and publishing. Lexpert lists Dutton Brock as the most frequently recommended commercial insurance litigation firm in Canada.