Atty. Kaitlyn MacDonell
Kaitlyn legal practice at Howie, Sacks & Henry focuses on personal injury litigation, long-term disability claims , accident benefits claims , and various insurance-related cases. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced after serious personal injuries, she is committed to helping her clients navigate the complexities of their circumstances.
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About Kaitlyn MacDonell at a glance
Kaitlyn MacDonell is a personal injury attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2013). Educated at University of Windsor (—, 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kaitlyn legal practice at Howie, Sacks & Henry focuses on personal injury litigation, long-term disability claims, accident benefits claims, and various insurance-related cases
- With a deep understanding of the challenges faced after serious personal injuries, she is committed to helping her clients navigate the complexities of their circumstances
- Kaitlyn has a personal connection to brain injury advocacy, motivated by her father’s diagnosis following a serious assault
- With a proactive approach, Kaitlyn regularly participates in trials, administrative hearings, and motions in the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Administrative Tribunals, contributing significantly to her clients’ cases
- As the President of the Brain Injury Association in the Peterborough Region, Kaitlyn's commitment spans over a decade
- Her role on the Practice Direction Committee of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) includes volunteering to draft influential documents impacting policy and law for accident victims throughout Ontario
- Kaitlyn was honored in 2021 with the prestigious Martin Wunder, Q.C
- Outstanding New Lawyer Award by the OTLA, acknowledging her dedication to improving the legal landscape for vulnerable plaintiffs
- Additionally, Kaitlyn is a recognized author on legal practices and former editor-in-chief for the OTLA Long Term Disability Section newsletter
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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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