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Atty. Jonathan C. Lisus

Atty. Jonathan C. Lisus

Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes. He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Jonathan C. Lisus is an attorney, practforg at Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law, Toronto (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes
  • He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Jonathan regularly appears as Special Counsel to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in challenges to government action
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a member of the Chief Justice of Ontario’s Advisory Committee on Professionalism, and a member of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute, a select group of appointed advocates who provide pro bono peer review to counsel appearing in the Supreme Court of Canada
  • He maintains an active trial and appellate practice across Canada

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Jonathan C. Lisus's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law, Toronto (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation.

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law, Toronto (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Toronto (Canada)
- 2025

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