Charles E. Gluckstein
- Emailcharles@gluckstein.com
- Phone(416) 408-4252 ext. 235
- Fax(416) 408-4235
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Bio.
Charles Gluckstein was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury claims from personal injury including birth trauma, medical negligence, motor vehicle claims, occupier liability issues, and all areas of disability law.
Charles is the owner and managing partner of Gluckstein Lawyers and has guided the firm to become the leaders in Personal Injury in Canada. He succeeded his father Bernard who founded the practice in 1962. He has been endorsed by his peers as a leading personal injury lawyer in both Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert directories. Charles has been successful at trial in both jury and judge alone cases. In 2001 Charles was recognized as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. He frequently lectures at conferences for legal organizations, both locally as well as outside of Ontario on all topics of personal injury as well as the modernization of the profession using technology.
Charles served for many years on the Board of Directors rising to become the President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association from 2013-2014. Since 2014, Best Lawyers® International has consistently recognized him as a leader in the personal injury field. In 2014 he was awarded the LEXPERT Zenith Award for Leading Personal Injury Lawyer in Practice Excellence, recognizing thought leadership and setting new standards for the Personal Injury Bar. In its annual publication, the Canadian Legal LEXPERT® Directory has listed Charles as being repeatedly recommended by his peers in the area of personal injury for the Toronto region.
Charles also acts as an advocate to assist other lawyers in understanding and embracing legal technology and related strategies. In 2021 Charles received the award for Best use of Technology.
Charles advocates for results that achieve maximum recovery of lifestyle for each one of their clients. The most rewarding thing about being a lawyer to Charles is helping restore dignity to victims who have lost almost everything and continue to connect with them through their recovery and rehabilitation journey. He believes in full-circle care and being there with his clients all the way through.
In addition to work with legal organizations Charles has held leadership roles in a number of community organizations including the Brain Injury Association of Toronto and leads many initiatives to provide much needed attention to organizations supporting survivors of disability.
Expertise.
Education.
- Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Ontario, 2011
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 1999
Awards & Recognition.
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
- Past President, 2013
- Distinguished Service, 2017
- Best Lawyers® International
- Canada, Since 2014
- LEXPERT Zenith Award
- Leading Lawyer in Practice Excellence, Personal Injury, 2014, in recognition of thought leadership, and for setting new standards for the Personal Injury Bar.
- Canadian Legal LEXPERT® Directory
- Annual comprehensive guide identifying leading lawyers across Canada. Peer- recognition for the Personal Injury area of practice in Toronto, Ontario.
- “Consistently Recommended”, Personal Injury, 2016 – 2019
- “Repeated Recommended”, Personal Injury, 2011 – 2015
- Annual comprehensive guide identifying leading lawyers across Canada. Peer- recognition for the Personal Injury area of practice in Toronto, Ontario.
Professional Involvement.
- The Advocates’ Society, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, Member
- Ontario Bar Association, Member
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Past President
- Brain Injury Association of Toronto, Director, 1998 – 2001
- Neurological Rehabilitation Institute, Advisory Board
- Louise Russo W.A.V.E., Board of Directors, Volunteer
- Canadian Caucus of the American Association of Justice, Educational Chair
- Birth Injury Lawyers’ Alliance, Member
Testimonials.
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The Yu Family
"We were lucky to retain Gluckstein Law Firm to handle the compensation, through the litigation journey, we got to know Jane Lou, who was able to use her comprehensive knowledge to clearly explain the... -
CJM and Family
Had it not been for Charle’s expertise in settling I would still be in constant rehab. Instead, he afforded me the opportunity to attend a world class whole person treatment center. The gratitude I ha... -
The Thibaudeau Family
"By the grace of god, we met Charles. They are professional, empathetic, kind, understanding, and the BEST at what they do." -
The Thomson Family
"Utilizing a very thorough, yet low risk approach, we were kept fully informed and offered counsel and advice every step of the way." -
Steve Zigomanis
“The decision to get the best care for a family member after an accident starts with a law firm that can get the job done."
Blog & News.
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Voting is Now Open for Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2023!
Voting is Now Open for Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2023 - Voting ends May 19, 2023!We are thrilled to announce that Charles Gluckstein and Ivanna Iwasykiw have...Read Full Story -
15 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated for 2024 Best Lawyers® List
We are thrilled to announce that Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has thirteen of our lawyers nominated in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024 edition and two in The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Wat...Read Full Story -
5 Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized as Lexpert-Ranked Lawyer in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are thrilled to announce that five of our Gluckstein Lawyers have been voted as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2023 Canadian Lexpert Directory. Charles Gluckstein (Personal Injury...Read Full Story -
Vote Gluckstein Lawyers for Top 10 Personal Injury Boutique 2023
Canadian Lawyer Magazine Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms is now open Vote Now At Gluckstein Lawyers, we specialize in personal injury cases, with over 60 years of experience. We are proud to be ...Read Full Story -
Winter Driving Safety Begins With You
Winter has officially arrived, although motorists have already had a preview of the type of driving conditions we can expect for the next few months.So far, Ontario drivers have dealt with freezing ra...Read Full Story -
Turning on a yellow light: who is at fault in a collision?
When the driver of a vehicle is attempting to make a left-hand turn at a busy intersection, they will often have to wait until the traffic light turns yellow before being able to proceed safely. Unfor...Read Full Story
Events.
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Past
16th Annual Complimentary Compassion Fatigue Conference
GIVING BACK: Nourish The Mind, Body, Heart & Soul The 16th Annual Complimentary Compassion Fatigue Conference, presented by Gluckstein Lawyers, is a unique event for healthcare professionals, lawy...Read More -
Past
Legal Webinar: Diversification And Opportunities To Future Proof Your Practice
COVID-19 forced many firms to innovate or consider retirement. Under COVID-19 Gluckstein Lawyers more than doubled in size. There were 5 strategic partnerships which allowed our firm to grow and diver...Read More -
Past
Risky Business - 2022
Risky Business is a CPD-accredited Medical Malpractice Conference designed to educate those who may wish to learn about the complex nature of medical negligence lawsuits.Read More
Guides & Papers.
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Paper
Neurological assessments - Educational reference guide + workbook for catastrophic designation | Ontario
Neurological assessments detect the presence of a neurological disease or injury. The assessments monitor progression, determine the type of care needed, and gauge response to therapeutic intervention...Read More -
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Managing your recovery: A self-advocacy guide |Ontario
A sudden injury or illness of a family member or a close friend can be overwhelming. Added to the stress is the uncertainty related to health care options. Whether injured in a motor vehicle accident,...Read More -
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Caring for your child with special needs
Having a child diagnosed with a disability or a child who has sustained a life altering injury can be a difficult and a challenging experience for many parents and families. Their visions of the futur...Read More