Atty. Susan D. Mitchell
Susan D. Mitchell proudly hails from North Bay, Ontario and continues to provide legal services in Northern Ontario as well as Eastern Ontario.
Personal Injury Litigation Attorney · Serving Ottawa, ON
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About Susan D. Mitchell at a Glance
Susan D. Mitchell is a personal injury attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Tierney Stauffer LLP. Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 2001) and McMaster University (B.A. (Psychology), 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation, Ottawa (Canada) (2022). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan D. Mitchell
- Susan D. Mitchell proudly hails from North Bay, Ontario and continues to provide legal services in Northern Ontario as well as Eastern Ontario
- Susan works primarily in our Ottawa office, but also travels to our locations in Cornwall, North Bay, and Kingston as needed to meet with clients on personal injury matters
- Susan began practicing in 2002 and has been a Partner at Tierney Stauffer LLP since 2007
- She became Managing Partner in 2018
- Susan practices civil litigation, focusing on personal injury law, medical malpractice, and insurance law
- Susan is an active member of the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), The Advocates’ Society, and the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Law Association (SDGLA)
- Susan spent a number of years as Chair of the New Lawyers and Articling Students Continuing Legal Education Committee and has spoken at numerous educational programs for the CCLA and Advocates Society
- Susan has also been a guest speaker at the Annual CCLA Solicitors Conference and Litigators Conference as well as a guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law
- Susan is general counsel to the Canadian Society of Forensic Scientists and is a past member of the Fundraising Committees for both the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa-Valley and the Charity Golf Tournament Committee for St. Patrick’s Home Foundation
- Susan is a member of the Women’s Business Network (WBN) and is on the Board of Directors for, and an active volunteer with, the FAMSAC Emergency Food Cupboard in Bells Corners
- In addition to providing legal services to clients through our offices in Cornwall, Kingston, and Ottawa, Susan provides services to clients in North Bay, Sudbury, New Liskeard and surrounding areas
Practice Areas Explained
Susan D. Mitchell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan D. Mitchell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ottawa.
Personal Injury in Ottawa
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ottawa
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 venue, 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.
Ottawa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ottawa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ottawa Choose Susan D. Mitchell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Susan D. Mitchell's practice in the field of personal injury.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Susan D. Mitchell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Ottawa
A Ottawa-based practice means Susan D. Mitchell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Susan D. Mitchell Handles in Ottawa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Susan D. Mitchell has experience with under Ontario law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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