Atty. Joseph Y. Obagi
Joseph is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in Civil Litigation. He practices primarily in the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
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Joseph Y. Obagi is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Connolly Obagi LLP. Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in Civil Litigation
- He practices primarily in the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario
- He has been involved in a number of court cases which have had a significant impact on the development of jurisprudence in the Province of Ontario
- His cases have been reported widely in the Law Times, The Lawyers' Weekly and both national and local newspapers
- Joseph's outstanding contribution as an advocate in the Superior Court and Court of Appeal earned him the Regional Senior Justice Award in 2004
- He was the award's inaugural recipient
- In addition to his extensive experience before the courts, Joseph has been invited to speak at numerous conferences sponsored by the Law Society of Upper Canada, the County of Carleton Law Association, the Advocates' Society, the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association and others
- His papers have been distributed as part of the educational materials provided at these conferences and published in the Law Society’s Special Lectures and the Advocates' Quarterly
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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.
Joseph Y. Obagi 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.
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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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