Atty. Barbara L. Legate
Barbara Legate is the founding partner of Legate. Barbara has engraved her vision of excellence in personal injury litigation and service to clients onto the firm.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving London, ON · 45+ Years Experience
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About Barbara L. Legate at a Glance
Barbara L. Legate is a personal injury, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in London, Ontario, practicing at Legate Injury Lawyers. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (1981). Educated at University of Western Ontario (—, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026). Serves clients in London, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barbara L. Legate
- Barbara Legate is the founding partner of Legate
- Barbara has engraved her vision of excellence in personal injury litigation and service to clients onto the firm
- For Barbara, every case is personal
- With every client, she asks, "what would I expect if I was sitting in his chair?
- How can I help my client get back what she has lost, or protect the future of this family?
- After over 35 years of practice, Barbara has earned a high level of respect for her thoroughness, legal acumen and results achieved for children, adults and families affected by injury caused by negligence
- Barbara and her team won a critical decision for children suffering birth trauma in Liebig v
- Guelph General Hospital and Ayanbadejo which confirmed the rights of children to sue for medical malpractice
- For Barbara, representation of children injured by negligence at the outset of their lives is a passion
Practice Areas Explained
Barbara L. Legate's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara L. Legate handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in London.
Personal Injury in London
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Barbara L. Legate is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Business & Corporate Law in London
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Barbara L. Legate is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →
Civil Litigation in London
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Barbara L. Legate is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →
Appellate Practice in London
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Barbara L. Legate is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in London
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in London 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
London Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a London-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in London Choose Barbara L. Legate
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barbara L. Legate's practice in the field of personal injury, business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barbara L. Legate brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and litigation, Barbara L. Legate can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in London
A London-based practice means Barbara L. Legate attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barbara L. Legate Handles in London
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Barbara L. Legate has experience with under Ontario law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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