Nigel G. Gilby
Partner
Nigel has one guiding principle: doing what’s best for his clients. When collaborating on a class action is the most effective and efficient way to secure the expertise and justice his clients deserve, Nigel's clients trust him to make that call.
Areas of Expertise
Plaintiff Class Actions
Personal Injury and Fatality Claims
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Product Liability
Civil Litigation and Trial Advocacy
Insurance and Accident Benefits
Chronic Pain and Disability Claims
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education
Admitted to the Bar (1980)
Bachelor of Laws, The University of Western Ontario (1978)
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Ontario (1975)
Education
Admitted to the Bar (1980)
Bachelor of Laws, The University of Western Ontario (1978)
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Ontario (1975)
Education
Admitted to the Bar (1980)
Bachelor of Laws, The University of Western Ontario (1978)
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Ontario (1975)
Awards and Recognition
Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in Canada (2024)
Recognized by Lexpert as a leading Practitioner in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury
Recipient, Law Society of Ontario Lincoln Alexander Award (2014)
Selected by peers to be included in Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Law, published by Woodward/White in the United States, since inception in 2006
Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario
Founding board member and President of Dale Brain Injury Services of London
President, HABIT (Helping Acquired Brain Injury Treatment)
Organizer, London Brain Injury Golf Classic
Has achieved hundreds of million-dollar personal injury damages settlements, including in cases involving fatalities, and brain and spinal cord injuries.
Successful at bringing cases to trial, as well as bringing settlements before trial, including alternative dispute resolutions.
Awards and Recognition
Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in Canada (2024)
Recognized by Lexpert as a leading Practitioner in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury
Recipient, Law Society of Ontario Lincoln Alexander Award (2014)
Selected by peers to be included in Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Law, published by Woodward/White in the United States, since inception in 2006
Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario
Founding board member and President of Dale Brain Injury Services of London
President, HABIT (Helping Acquired Brain Injury Treatment)
Organizer, London Brain Injury Golf Classic
Has achieved hundreds of million-dollar personal injury damages settlements, including in cases involving fatalities, and brain and spinal cord injuries.
Successful at bringing cases to trial, as well as bringing settlements before trial, including alternative dispute resolutions.
Awards and Recognition
Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in Canada (2024)
Recognized by Lexpert as a leading Practitioner in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury
Recipient, Law Society of Ontario Lincoln Alexander Award (2014)
Selected by peers to be included in Best Lawyers in Canada for Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Law, published by Woodward/White in the United States, since inception in 2006
Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario
Founding board member and President of Dale Brain Injury Services of London
President, HABIT (Helping Acquired Brain Injury Treatment)
Organizer, London Brain Injury Golf Classic
Has achieved hundreds of million-dollar personal injury damages settlements, including in cases involving fatalities, and brain and spinal cord injuries.
Successful at bringing cases to trial, as well as bringing settlements before trial, including alternative dispute resolutions.
Selected Presentations and Publications
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Eighth World Congress on Brain Injury, The International Brain Injury Association, Washington, DC, March 10-14, 2010
"New Changes to Automobile Legislation," Presented to treatment providers, occupational therapists, doctors, case managers, physiotherapists and social workers, March & April 2010
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference, October 2009
"Proving or Disproving Invisible Pain: Managing and Litigating Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Claims," Guest speaker, The Canadian Institute, October 2009
"The FSCO Five Year Review: A Legal and Auto Insurance Perspective," Guest speaker, Rehab First Inc., June 2009
"Being an Expert Witness," Guest speaker, DMA Rehability and Pursuit Health Management, May 2009
"Loss of Earning Capacity," Guest speaker, University of Western Ontario 2009 Medicolegal Update, April 2009
"Negotiating the Insurance Maze," Guest speaker, Sarnia Brain Injury Conference, April 2009
Selected Presentations and Publications
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Eighth World Congress on Brain Injury, The International Brain Injury Association, Washington, DC, March 10-14, 2010
"New Changes to Automobile Legislation," Presented to treatment providers, occupational therapists, doctors, case managers, physiotherapists and social workers, March & April 2010
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference, October 2009
"Proving or Disproving Invisible Pain: Managing and Litigating Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Claims," Guest speaker, The Canadian Institute, October 2009
"The FSCO Five Year Review: A Legal and Auto Insurance Perspective," Guest speaker, Rehab First Inc., June 2009
"Being an Expert Witness," Guest speaker, DMA Rehability and Pursuit Health Management, May 2009
"Loss of Earning Capacity," Guest speaker, University of Western Ontario 2009 Medicolegal Update, April 2009
"Negotiating the Insurance Maze," Guest speaker, Sarnia Brain Injury Conference, April 2009
Selected Presentations and Publications
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Eighth World Congress on Brain Injury, The International Brain Injury Association, Washington, DC, March 10-14, 2010
"New Changes to Automobile Legislation," Presented to treatment providers, occupational therapists, doctors, case managers, physiotherapists and social workers, March & April 2010
"Brain Power: Empowering Healthcare Specialists," Guest speaker, Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference, October 2009
"Proving or Disproving Invisible Pain: Managing and Litigating Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Claims," Guest speaker, The Canadian Institute, October 2009
"The FSCO Five Year Review: A Legal and Auto Insurance Perspective," Guest speaker, Rehab First Inc., June 2009
"Being an Expert Witness," Guest speaker, DMA Rehability and Pursuit Health Management, May 2009
"Loss of Earning Capacity," Guest speaker, University of Western Ontario 2009 Medicolegal Update, April 2009
"Negotiating the Insurance Maze," Guest speaker, Sarnia Brain Injury Conference, April 2009
Memberships
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Bar Association
Ontario Brain Injury Association
Memberships
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Bar Association
Ontario Brain Injury Association
Memberships
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Bar Association
Ontario Brain Injury Association
About Nigel
Nigel enjoys boating, spending time at his cottage, and golfing. He is a proud supporter, with his wife, of the LHSC Children's Hospital Foundation.
About Nigel
Nigel enjoys boating, spending time at his cottage, and golfing. He is a proud supporter, with his wife, of the LHSC Children's Hospital Foundation.
About Nigel
Nigel enjoys boating, spending time at his cottage, and golfing. He is a proud supporter, with his wife, of the LHSC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.