Atty. Paul J. Pape

Atty. Paul J. Pape

Paul co-founded Pape Chaudhury LLP with Shantona Chaudhury in 2018. Paul has over 45 years of experience as both trial and appellate counsel and has acted in many cases of significance.

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About Paul J. Pape at a glance

Paul J. Pape is a personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and appellate attorney, practicing at Pape Chaudhury LLP. Educated at King's College London (—, 1972) and Osgoode Hall Law School (—, 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul co-founded Pape Chaudhury LLP with Shantona Chaudhury in 2018
  • Paul has over 45 years of experience as both trial and appellate counsel and has acted in many cases of significance
  • Paul’s litigation practice focuses on complex commercial, securities,class action, professional negligence, and administrative matters, with special emphasis on appeals in these and other areas
  • Paul is a senior and leading member of the Ontario Bar
  • Paul has been described as an “outstanding appellate lawyer with deep experience on which to draw, ranging from complex class actions to medical malpractice” and is “repeatedly recommended”
  • Paul is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, regularly listed in the Lexpert/ALM Guide to the Top 500 Lawyers in Canada and is recommended in Chambers’ Global Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers
  • He is also listed in Lexpert’s top 100 creative lawyers in Canada
  • He is an honorary member of The Commercial Bar of England (COMBAR)
  • He is a recipient of a Lexpert Zenith Award as a change agent for over 40 years
  • Paul holds a Master of Laws from London University, England
  • He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1971

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Pape's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul J. Pape handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul J. Pape is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys →

Class Action

Paul J. Pape is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Pape

What practice areas does Paul J. Pape handle?
Paul J. Pape focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
Where did Paul J. Pape go to law school?
Paul J. Pape earned their education at (—, 1972); (—, 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Paul J. Pape for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul J. Pape received?
Paul J. Pape's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

King's College London
- 1972
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 1969
B.A.
University of Toronto
- 1966

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law, Toronto (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada)
- 2013

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