Atty. Jim Virtue
Jim was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1977. He received his education at the University of Western Ontario (B.A. 72); (LL.B. 75).
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Jim Virtue is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in London, Ontario, practicing at Siskinds LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada (1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, London/Windsor (Canada) (2023). Serands clients in London, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jim was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1977
- He received his education at the University of Western Ontario (B.A. 72)
- (LL.B. 75)
- He joined Siskinds in 1979 and became a partner in 1981
- From 1981 – 1992, Jim was an adjunct professor for Trial Advocacy at the University of Western Ontario Law School
- He was also an instructor for the Bar Admission Course, Civil Procedure and Trial Advocacy and a workshop and seminar instructor for Advocate's Society in Trial Advocacy techniques
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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.
Jim Virtue is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Jim Virtue is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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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