Graham Bennett

Graham Bennett is a trial lawyer and partner based in the firm's Waterloo Region office. With over 30 years of courtroom experience, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge in civil, criminal, and quasi-criminal litigation. In recent years, Graham has focused on civil litigation, representing both individuals and companies in personal injury, specialty risk, and insurance-related matters. He has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also served as a mediator.

Graham is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario and is consistently recognized by his peers as a leading personal injury lawyer in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

Graham advises on complex disputes involving insurance benefits and large-loss municipal liability, and he regularly represents clients in cases involving serious or catastrophic injury and fatality. He has acted for both large insurance companies and individual claimants, giving him a well-rounded perspective and the ability to achieve successful outcomes in both court and mediation. His broad expertise includes matters involving automobile, property and casualty, municipal liability, professional liability, fire loss, and occupiers’ and employers’ liability.

“It’s been my personal experience,” says Graham, “that one of the most rewarding parts of my job is ensuring that seriously injured people — especially kids — get the compensation and support they need. It’s incredibly satisfying to help people move forward from such stressful situations.”

A trained mediator, Graham also taught Canadian Legal Procedure for many years as a sessional lecturer in the Political Science Department at the University of Waterloo. Outside the office, Graham has travelled extensively by motorcycle and has a special interest in insurance law as it applies to motorcyclists.