Atty. Derek Wilson
Derek Wilson is the owner and principal lawyer at Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law , a personal injury litigation firm that restricts its practice to helping injured plaintiffs. Derek started his career in 1995 in Hamilton, ON where he first worked on personal injury cases and later expanded his experience and became a partner at a boutique Toronto defense firm that dealt exclusively in insurance defense litigation.
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Derek Wilson is a personal injury attorney based in Hamilton, Ontario, practicing at Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1995). Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M. (Merit), 1997) and University of Alberta (LL.B., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Hamilton, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Wilson is the owner and principal lawyer at Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law, a personal injury litigation firm that restricts its practice to helping injured plaintiffs
- Derek started his career in 1995 in Hamilton, ON where he first worked on personal injury cases and later expanded his experience and became a partner at a boutique Toronto defense firm that dealt exclusively in insurance defense litigation
- By 2009, he made the decision to return to his roots and work solely in plaintiff personal injury law
- In 2013 he opened Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law in downtown Hamilton, ON that practises in the area of personal injury including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, product liability and disability insurance claims
- Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law is a small boutique firm that has built their foundation on honesty, integrity and good service
- The firm’s philosophy is simple: when you’re going through a hard time, it’s important to be surrounded by friends, family and people who have your best interests at heart
- Having worked for insurance companies has given Derek a well-balanced approach when advocating for his clients and a keen understanding of how to develop and build a successful case
- The firm's core values are straightforward: "We’re honest; we care about our clients; we know their names and we fight for them."
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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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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 Hamilton 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 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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