Gabriel Lessard
- He / Him / His
- Emaillessard@gluckstein.com
- Phone(613) 241-3400 ext. 250
- Mobile(613) 703-9521
- Fax(613) 241-8555
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Bio.
Gabriel joined Gluckstein Lawyers as an articling student in 2017 and is a graduate of the J.D. program from the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University.
Gabriel is based out of the firm’s Ottawa office but represents clients across Ontario. His practice focuses on personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accident, statutory accident benefits, slip and falls, occupier’s liability, dog bites, product liability and long-term disability claims. He appears regularly before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and multiple administrative tribunals, including the License Appeals Tribunal, Social Security Tribunal and Workplace Safety Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
As a law student, Gabriel volunteered at the Concordia Student Union Legal Information Clinic, where he provided legal information to Concordia undergraduate students. He was also significantly involved at the Queen’s Legal Aid Clinic. At the clinic, Gabriel represented clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Social Benefits Tribunal and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.
Expertise.
Education.
- Queen’s University, Faculty of Law, J.D., 2017
- Concordia University, Bachelor of Arts, 2013
Professional Involvement.
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2018
- The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- The Advocates’ Society, Member
- County of Carleton Law Association
Blog & News.
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16 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated for 2025 Best Lawyers® List
We're delighted to share that Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has received a total of twelve nominations in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 edition, along with four in The Best Lawyers in Canada: ...Read Full Story -
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths, Injuries Continue to Be a Problem
It has been a deadly year for pedestrians in Ottawa.According to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), 10 people died in pedestrian-involved collisions in this city in 2023. Four of those fatalities have o...Read Full Story -
Traffic Accidents Are a Fact of Life but Most Can Be Avoided
There is a troubling increase in traffic fatalities and injuries on Ontario roadways and it will take a concerted effort on the part of all drivers to help reduce this alarming trend. At the halfway p...Read Full Story -
A Dog Bite Can Have Serious Consequences
To many, a dog is a faithful companion and a vital member of the family. They are known to be loyal, affectionate, and protective. There are almost eight million canines in Canada according to a recen...Read Full Story -
Ontarians Involved in Car Accidents in Quebec
Every day more than 150,000 motor vehicles and an additional 9,000 cyclists and pedestrians cross one of five interprovincial bridges connecting Ottawa and Gatineau. The workforce and social life in t...Read Full Story -
Updates on Electronic Hearings in Ontario
Written By: Gabriel Lessard, Lawyer A judicial system in crisis Ontario's judicial system has implemented several significant changes to adapt to COVID-19-related restrictions. Since the court essenti...Read Full Story
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