Atty. Susan E. Gunter

Atty. Susan E. Gunter

Susan Gunter, partner since 2002 at Dutton Brock LLP, holds an LLM in Civil Litigation (Osgoode), an LLB (UNB) and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996. Susan is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Products Liability Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law and ADR) and in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Most Frequently Recommended Personal Injury - Represents Defendants .

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About Susan E. Gunter at a glance

Susan E. Gunter is a personal injury, product liability, insurance, and adr attorney, practicing at Dutton Brock LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1996). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (—, 2008) and University of New Brunswick (LLB, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Gunter, partner since 2002 at Dutton Brock LLP, holds an LLM in Civil Litigation (Osgoode), an LLB (UNB) and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996
  • Susan is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Products Liability Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law and ADR) and in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Most Frequently Recommended Personal Injury - Represents Defendants
  • Her litigation practice in defence of domestic and international corporations and insurers focuses on professional and products liability, casualty and property claims and commercial litigation
  • She has appeared before federal and provincial tribunals, at all levels of court in Ontario and the Federal Court of Canada
  • Susan is a member of the peer-selected Litigation Counsel of America, International Association of Defense Counsel, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and Association of Defense and Trial Attorneys
  • She served as president of Canadian Defence Lawyers, director of The Advocates' Society, director of DRI – Voice of the Defense Bar and director of Canadian Defence Lawyers Foundation
  • She is the current Chair of the CDL Public Policy Secretariat
  • Susan is the recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility, the DRI Fred H. Sievert Award for Outstanding Defense Bar Leadership and of the Canadian Defence Lawyers Philippa G. Samworth Award for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession

Practice Areas Explained

Susan E. Gunter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan E. Gunter 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.

Susan E. Gunter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys →

Product Liability

Susan E. Gunter is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Susan E. Gunter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Susan E. Gunter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys →

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan E. Gunter

What practice areas does Susan E. Gunter handle?
Susan E. Gunter focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Susan E. Gunter practiced law?
Susan E. Gunter has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Susan E. Gunter go to law school?
Susan E. Gunter earned their education at (—, 2008); (LLB, 1994).
How can I contact Susan E. Gunter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Susan E. Gunter received?
Susan E. Gunter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law.

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School
- 2008
LLB
University of New Brunswick
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1996

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