Atty. David Lackman

Atty. David Lackman

David graduated with Honours from Montreal’s McGill University in 1978. He next received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles.

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Profile Summary

About David Lackman at a glance

David Lackman is a personal injury attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers. Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

David graduated with Honours from Montreal’s McGill University in 1978. He next received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. In 1982 he was admitted by the Supreme Court of California to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law in the courts of California. After receiving his Certificate of Qualification through the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, in 1985 David was admitted by the Law Society of Ontario as a Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public. His litigation practice now extends over 40 years, encompassing serious and complex personal injury and long term disability claims, wrongful death claims, criminal injuries compensation, and proceedings before the Financial Services Commission and Pension Appeals Board. David has achieved outstanding results in personal injury claims against some of the country’s largest corporations, including railways.

Areas of Expertise

  • Criminal Injuries Compensations
  • Disability Claims
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death Claims


Practice Areas Explained

David Lackman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lackman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

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 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David Lackman's law office located?
David Lackman's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lackman handle?
David Lackman focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
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What awards or recognition has David Lackman received?
David Lackman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

Southwestern University School of Law
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026

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