Atty. Paul Fruitman
Paul carries a practice of complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience and understanding. He has expertise in contract disputes, infrastructure and construction disputes, health law, employment law, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, professional negligence, and product liability matters.
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Paul Fruitman is a personal injury, business, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, practicing at Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2006). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Mississauga, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Paul carries a practice of complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience and understanding
- He has expertise in contract disputes, infrastructure and construction disputes, health law, employment law, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, professional negligence, and product liability matters
- Paul has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including as trial counsel in jury and non-jury matters, at the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal, and in a range of administrative and arbitral tribunals
- Paul frequently authors in legal publications, including The Advocates' Journal and the Annual Review of Civil Litigation
- He is a regular speaker at seminars and an instructor at the Osgoode Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
- Paul is a member of the OBA’s Alternative Business Structures Task Force and the CBA’s working group for Solicitor-Client Privilege Claims at the Canadian border, and a past member of the OBA’s Civil Litigation Executive
Practice Areas Explained
Paul Fruitman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Fruitman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Paul Fruitman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul Fruitman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul Fruitman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Paul Fruitman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ontario →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Paul Fruitman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Mississauga 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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