Atty. Donald J. Dow
Donald Dow is a partner in the firm's Ottawa office practising in the advocacy department. Donald’s practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings.
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Donald J. Dow is a personal injury and health care attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada and Nunavut, Canada. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Ottawa (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donald Dow is a partner in the firm's Ottawa office practising in the advocacy department
- Donald’s practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings
- Donald has over 17 years of experience in malpractice litigation, medical device/instruments liability claims, class actions and has handled numerous civil trials
- He has appeared as counsel at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada
- Donald heads our Ottawa based Medical Defence Practice Group
- Since 2003, Donald has represented defendants in medically related Civil Actions in Nunavut
- Donald is repeatedly recommended in the Lexpert Directory in the area of Medical Negligence
- Donald serves as Honoury Solicitor to the Canadian Council on International Law
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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.
Donald J. Dow is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Donald J. Dow is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ontario →
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 Ottawa 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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