Alec Yarascavitch
Associate
Alec is a personal injury and health lawyer with a rare dual background in law and emergency medicine, offering clients a uniquely informed and compassionate approach to medically complex legal issues.
Awards & Recognitions
Areas of Expertise
Health Law
Medical Malpractice
Professional Regulation
Consent and Capacity
Health Information Privacy
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Toronto (2018)
Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto (2018)
Emergency Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2013)
Family Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2012)
Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University (2010)
Bachelor of Science with Distinction, Biology and Health Sciences, Brock University (2007)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Toronto (2018)
Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto (2018)
Emergency Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2013)
Family Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2012)
Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University (2010)
Bachelor of Science with Distinction, Biology and Health Sciences, Brock University (2007)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Toronto (2018)
Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto (2018)
Emergency Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2013)
Family Medicine Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2012)
Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University (2010)
Bachelor of Science with Distinction, Biology and Health Sciences, Brock University (2007)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Health Care Law
Bregman Scholar, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of graduating MBA students (2018)
Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Fellowship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of first year MBA students (2016)
Dean’s List, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2016-2018)
Samuel and Clara Shime Prize, University of Toronto, for outstanding accomplishment in the field of law and medicine (2017)
First Place, National Health Law Essay Competition, Canadian Bar Association, for Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns (2017)
Resident Achievement Award, Ontario Medical Association, for outstanding contribution to the advancement of postgraduate medical education (2012)
Dean’s Medal, Brock University, for highest graduating average in Faculty of Mathematics and Science (2007)
Dean's Honour List, Brock University (2005-2007)
National Leaders Award, Brock University (2004)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Health Care Law
Bregman Scholar, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of graduating MBA students (2018)
Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Fellowship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of first year MBA students (2016)
Dean’s List, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2016-2018)
Samuel and Clara Shime Prize, University of Toronto, for outstanding accomplishment in the field of law and medicine (2017)
First Place, National Health Law Essay Competition, Canadian Bar Association, for Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns (2017)
Resident Achievement Award, Ontario Medical Association, for outstanding contribution to the advancement of postgraduate medical education (2012)
Dean’s Medal, Brock University, for highest graduating average in Faculty of Mathematics and Science (2007)
Dean's Honour List, Brock University (2005-2007)
National Leaders Award, Brock University (2004)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Health Care Law
Bregman Scholar, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of graduating MBA students (2018)
Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Fellowship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto for achieving the top 10% of first year MBA students (2016)
Dean’s List, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2016-2018)
Samuel and Clara Shime Prize, University of Toronto, for outstanding accomplishment in the field of law and medicine (2017)
First Place, National Health Law Essay Competition, Canadian Bar Association, for Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns (2017)
Resident Achievement Award, Ontario Medical Association, for outstanding contribution to the advancement of postgraduate medical education (2012)
Dean’s Medal, Brock University, for highest graduating average in Faculty of Mathematics and Science (2007)
Dean's Honour List, Brock University (2005-2007)
National Leaders Award, Brock University (2004)
Selected Presentations and Publications
Yarascavitch A. Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns. Journal of Ethics in Mental Health. Special Theme Issue: II. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) (2017)
Chuback J, Yarascavitch B, Yarascavitch A, Kaur M, Martin S, & Thoma A. Measuring Utilities of Severe Facial Disfigurement and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Face in Patients with Severe Face and Neck Burns from the Perspectives of the General Public, Medical Experts and Patients. Burns. (2015);41(7):1524-31
Selected Presentations and Publications
Yarascavitch A. Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns. Journal of Ethics in Mental Health. Special Theme Issue: II. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) (2017)
Chuback J, Yarascavitch B, Yarascavitch A, Kaur M, Martin S, & Thoma A. Measuring Utilities of Severe Facial Disfigurement and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Face in Patients with Severe Face and Neck Burns from the Perspectives of the General Public, Medical Experts and Patients. Burns. (2015);41(7):1524-31
Selected Presentations and Publications
Yarascavitch A. Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders: Why Canada's Legal Approach Raises Serious Concerns. Journal of Ethics in Mental Health. Special Theme Issue: II. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) (2017)
Chuback J, Yarascavitch B, Yarascavitch A, Kaur M, Martin S, & Thoma A. Measuring Utilities of Severe Facial Disfigurement and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Face in Patients with Severe Face and Neck Burns from the Perspectives of the General Public, Medical Experts and Patients. Burns. (2015);41(7):1524-31
Medical Experience
Instructor, Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (2021-present)
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), McMaster University (2020 - Present)
Emergency Physician, Select Ontario Hospitals (2013 – Present)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northern Ontario School of Medicine (2013 – Present)
Medical Experience
Instructor, Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (2021-present)
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), McMaster University (2020 - Present)
Emergency Physician, Select Ontario Hospitals (2013 – Present)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northern Ontario School of Medicine (2013 – Present)
Medical Experience
Instructor, Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (2021-present)
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), McMaster University (2020 - Present)
Emergency Physician, Select Ontario Hospitals (2013 – Present)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northern Ontario School of Medicine (2013 – Present)
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Medicolegal Society of Toronto
Ontario Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Medicolegal Society of Toronto
Ontario Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Medicolegal Society of Toronto
Ontario Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
College of Family Physicians of Canada
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.