Atty. Patrick Brown
Patrick is an owner and partner of the firm and has fought for over 25 years on behalf of victims who have suffered serious injuries or have been wrongfully killed. He is one of a select set of lawyers who have been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, voted as a leading lawyer in Best Lawyers Canada, and listed as Most Frequently Recommended by other lawyers in Lexpert®.
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About Patrick Brown at a glance
Patrick Brown is a Principal Partner based in Toronto, Ontario, practforg at McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1993). Educated at University of Saskatchewan (LL.B., 1991) and University of Western Ontario B.A. Honours Hons. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick is an owner and partner of the firm and has fought for over 25 years on behalf of victims who have suffered serious injuries or have been wrongfully killed
- He is one of a select set of lawyers who have been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, voted as a leading lawyer in Best Lawyers Canada, and listed as Most Frequently Recommended by other lawyers in Lexpert®
- Patrick is the past President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and was nominated as one of Canada’s Most Influential Lawyers in Canadian Lawyer Magazine
- Judges have applauded Patrick’s trial ability and judicial commentary has includes that… “Counsel presented their case in a focused, well organized fashion
- Their trial preparation resulted in well prepared and focused witnesses … demonstrative evidence both assisted the jury in understanding the medical and liability issues…Mr
- Brown was lead counsel …his closing address to the jury was dramatic, focused and effective.” – Justice MacKinnon In a multi-million dollar trial award, Justice O’Brien noted “I have not seen a case which has been better prepared or presented than this one.” Patrick initiated the most comprehensive Coroner’s Review of Pedestrian and Cycling deaths in Ontario, and was awarded the Active Transportation Champion of the Year by Toronto Centre for Active Transportation
- More recently, Patrick received the “Safety Award of Excellence” by the Ontario Safety League (est. 1911) and was also the recipient of the prestigious 2018 “Professional Award” from the Ontario Brain Injury Association for his outstanding support of individuals living with the effects of brain injury
- Patrick is the author of law books, teaches law students and lectures widely throughout the province to other lawyers
- Patrick proudly sits on the Steering Committee of Friends and Families for Safe Streets and is the lead organizer of the Vulnerable Road User Coalition of Ontario
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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