Atty. Philippa G. Samworth
Philippa G. Samworth is a partner at Dutton Brock and her area of practice is in insurance defence (Accident Benefits), as well as providing Mediation and Arbitration services..
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Philippa G. Samworth is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Dutton Brock LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philippa G. Samworth is a partner at Dutton Brock and her area of practice is in insurance defence (Accident Benefits), as well as providing Mediation and Arbitration services
- Miss Samworth has a number of achievements and was retained by the Ministry of Finance of Ontario as a consultant to provide analysis and technical advice to the Ministry on its preparation and drafting of the new Automobile Insurance Legislation: Bill 59 and its regulations
- In May 1997, Philippa was appointed to the Minister’s Committee for Designated Assessment Centres and chaired that Committee in 1998, 2000 and 2001-2004
- In March of 2004 Miss Samworth was again retained by the Minister of Finance to conduct stakeholder consultations and provide advice and recommendation on proposals to replace the DAC system
- Philippa is the recipient of numerous awards including: First recipient of the Lee Samis Award for Excellence (Canadian Defence Lawyers)
- First recipient of the Ontario Bar Association Award for Excellence in Insurance Law
- The Medical-Legal Society Award
- The Advocate’s Society Medal
- In October of 2007 Philippa was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers and in 2020 Philippa was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (www.mediators.ca)
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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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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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