Atty. Duncan Embury
A seasoned litigator and leading authority on medical malpractice, Duncan is renowned for his deeply analytical approach to dissecting complex medical-legal issues. His passionate command of complex, multiparty civil litigation and institutional negligence has earned him the distinction of being one of Canada’s best trial lawyers.
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Duncan Embury is a personal injury attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Neinstein LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Canadian Bar Association (1996) and Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (2018). Educated at University of Windsor (—, 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation, Toronto (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A seasoned litigator and leading authority on medical malpractice, Duncan is renowned for his deeply analytical approach to dissecting complex medical-legal issues
- His passionate command of complex, multiparty civil litigation and institutional negligence has earned him the distinction of being one of Canada’s best trial lawyers
- As a result, Duncan is consistently referred to by other top litigators
- For patients who have been injured due to medical malpractice or negligence, he is an invaluable advocate to have in their corner
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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 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 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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