Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Litigation Experts in Toronto Since 1948
Established in 1948, Thompson Tooze McLean & Elkin is a distinguished litigation law firm with over six decades of experience serving clients in Toronto and across Canada. Our practice focuses on insurance defence, personal injury, and automobile litigation, supported by a team of 13 lawyers and 30 dedicated professionals. We prioritize client relationships, leveraging our extensive trial experience to deliver results-driven legal solutions. Our senior counsel, including Queen's Counsel designees, have cultivated a mentorship program that develops emerging legal talent into skilled trial lawyers.Located steps from Toronto's University courthouse, our firm combines accessibility with deep industry expertise, having represented leading insurance companies and individuals for generations. We maintain a client-centric approach, emphasizing transparency, commitment, and tailored advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes.
Services
Insurance Litigation
Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Mediation & Arbitration
Wills & Estates
Occupiers Liability
Coverage Disputes
Wrongful Dismissal
Equestrian Law
WSIB Tribunal Hearings
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of specialized litigation experience
- Our team includes Queen's Counsel and senior trial lawyers
- Client-focused approach with tailored legal strategies
- Mentorship program develops next-generation litigation experts
- Downtown Toronto location near University courthouse
Services
Insurance Litigation
We specialize in resolving complex insurance defence matters, including commercial and personal lines claims. Our experienced trial lawyers provide strategic representation for coverage disputes, occupiers liability, and transportation-related cases. With decades of courtroom experience, we deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining strong insurer relationships.
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients in automobile accident and personal injury cases, focusing on fair compensation recovery. We handle motor vehicle claims, priority disputes, and subrogation matters with a results-oriented approach. Our legal team combines litigation expertise with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes for injured parties.
Mediation & Arbitration
We offer efficient dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration services for insurance and civil litigation matters. Our seasoned counsel facilitate settlements while maintaining trial-readiness. This approach reduces costs and expedites resolutions for clients across Ontario's legal landscape.
Wills & Estates
Our practice includes wills, estates, and testamentary disputes with a focus on minimizing family conflicts. We provide clear guidance on estate administration and contested wills, combining legal expertise with compassionate representation to protect client interests in probate matters.
Wrongful Dismissal
We represent employers and employees in wrongful dismissal claims and employment contract disputes. Our services cover termination entitlements, human rights issues, and workplace policy compliance. We aim to resolve matters efficiently while safeguarding clients' legal rights in Ontario's employment law framework.
People
Mark Elkin
Managing Partner
Managing partner since 1996 with expertise in insurance defence and trial advocacy. Specializes in complex litigation strategies and client relationship management. Leads mentorship initiatives for emerging lawyers.
Richard D. McLean
Senior Partner
Senior counsel with over 60 years of litigation experience. Focuses on insurance industry representation and trial strategy development. Provides mentorship to junior lawyers and articling students.
Donald G. Martin
Senior Counsel
Experienced trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and automobile litigation. Advises on complex case strategies and contributes to the firm's legal training programs for new associates.
Questions
What areas of law does Thompson Tooze McLean & Elkin specialize in?
We focus on insurance litigation, personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, mediation/arbitration, wills & estates, and employment disputes.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Established in 1948, we have provided litigation services for over 75 years with three generations of legal expertise.
Where is the firm located?
Our main office is at 30 Saint Patrick Street, Suite 1100 Toronto, ON M5T 3A3, near the University courthouse.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our combination of trial experience, mentorship program, and client-focused approach delivers consistent, high-quality legal outcomes for complex cases.
