Gabriel Lessard
“You all gave me something to believe in again and that’s “”Me””. I thank you for that. The firm helped to make my life real again.” – Sandra Aiken
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.
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. As a student caseworker at Queen’s Legal Aid, Gabriel represented clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Social Benefits Tribunal and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. Gabriel also volunteered as a group leader where he trained and supervised 10 volunteer student caseworkers.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Occupier Liability
- Disability Matters
- Criminal Injuries Compensations
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Insurance Litigation
- Product Liability
- Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Certified Legal Specialties
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2018
Education
- Queen’s University, Faculty of Law, 2017, Juris Doctor
- Concordia University, 2013, Bachelor of Arts
Honours & Awards of Distinction
- Robinson-Ryan Award: significant contributions to the achievement and development of the goals of Queen’s Legal Aid
- Academic Excellence Prize in Legal Drafting
Professional Associations, Memberships & Volunteering
- The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- The Advocates’ Society, Member
Published Works
Hallowe’en Safety Blog Part 1: A Spooky But Safe Home
Halloween Safety Blog 2: Trick-or-Treating Tips
Overview of the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
Ontario’s First LAT Adjudicator Decision in MVA Catastrophic Impairment Officially Reversed
