Practice Area:
Specialty Risk and Insurance
Specialty Risk and Insurance
Meet
Adam J. Patenaude
Specialty Risk and Insurance Lawyer
Practising in the area of insurance defence is a rewarding and challenging professional experience. The factual and legal scenarios change from day to day. We are able to pursue the defence of claims with the support of sophisticated clientele.
Phone:
Fax:
416.867.2410



PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Professional History
Partner, Lerners LLP (2015 to present)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada (2020 - present)
Associate lawyer, Lerners LLP (2010-2014)
Associate lawyer, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2007-2009)
Articling student, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2006-2007)
Student, Department of Justice, Aboriginal Law and Strategic Policy (2005-2006)
Representative Work
Motor Vehicle Claims
Municipality Liability / Public Entity Defence
Professional Negligence Claims
Property Damage Claims
Statutory Accident Benefits
General & Commercial Liability
Noteworthy Cases
Regulatory Hearings and Civil Trials
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Wright, 2018. Defence of allegations of conduct unbecoming a physician related to use of social media.
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Izzeldin, 2018. Defence of allegations of unprofessional conduct and sexual abuse.
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Laity, 2018. Defence of allegations of unprofessional conduct and sexual abuse.
Beaney v. Lindsay Professional Building, 2017, Occupier’s Liability, jury trial.
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Beairsto, 2017. Defence of allegations of unprofessional conduct and sexual abuse.
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Chung, 2014. Defence of allegations of failing to maintain the standard of the profession, unprofessional conduct and sexual abuse.
Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) v. Singh, P. M., 2013. Defence of allegations of failing to maintain the standard of the profession in obstetrical care.
Watt v. Schwind, 2011, obstetrical malpractice, jury trial.
Dufferin v. Santos, 2011, allegations of negligent road design.
Divisional Court, Motion and Appeal Matters
Laity v. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2018. Mental Health Act Application.
Duggan v Lakeridge, 2017. Motion for further medical assessment, discovery and cross motion for summary judgment.
Mereweather v. Austin, 2011. Motion regarding application of Regulated Health Professions Act to production in civil actions.
Smyth v. Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, 2008, Divisional Court and Ontario Court of Appeal. Appeal on Hospital privileges dispute.
Awards and Recognition
Recognized in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the area of medical negligence (2021-2022)
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence, health care law, and professional malpractice
Selected Presentations/Publications
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2007)
Baccalaureate of Laws, Cum Laude, University of Ottawa (2006)
Bachelor of Journalism with Law, Carleton University (2000)
Professional History
Professional History
Partner, Lerners LLP (2015 to present)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada (2020 - present)
Associate lawyer, Lerners LLP (2010-2014)
Associate lawyer, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2007-2009)
Articling student, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2006-2007)
Student, Department of Justice, Aboriginal Law and Strategic Policy (2005-2006)
Professional History
Partner, Lerners LLP (2015 to present)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada (2020 - present)
Associate lawyer, Lerners LLP (2010-2014)
Associate lawyer, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2007-2009)
Articling student, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (2006-2007)
Student, Department of Justice, Aboriginal Law and Strategic Policy (2005-2006)
Representative Work
Representative Work
Representative Work
Noteworthy Cases
Noteworthy Cases
Noteworthy Cases
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
Selected Presentations/Publications
Selected Presentations/Publications
Selected Presentations/Publications
Memberships
Memberships
Memberships
Education
Education
Education

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Copyright © 2025 Lerners LLP. All rights reserved.