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About Us
The legal representation you need. The results you deserve.
 


A successful practice since 1929, Lerners' philosophy is that no matter who our clients are, each and every one deserves the best representation possible. This was the maxim of our founders, brothers Mayer and Sam Lerner, and it still rings true today.

When you choose Lerners to handle your legal case, you'll receive the full support of one of Ontario's largest law firms:

• over 100 lawyers recognized as leading practitioners
• strong expertise in many different
areas of practice
• wide breadth of knowledge to draw upon for each case
• support staff of over 200 committed to exceptional customer service
• offices in London and Toronto
• over 80 years of experience


Our commitment to our clients

We listen and understand —Whether you're an individual or group, an entrepreneur or a large institution or corporation, we listen to, understand and address your priorities. Most importantly, we see things from your perspective—not from lofty legal towers.

We respond with custom solutions —There's no such thing as a textbook case. Once we understand your particular circumstances, we respond with solutions that are right for your unique situation. At the same time, we provide insights to help you make informed decisions about the next steps.

We get tough to deliver results—Lerners' lawyers are known for taking on complex cases, even if no legal precedents have been set. We look beyond the law as it is, often making new law by developing groundbreaking arguments and taking on leading-edge issues for our clients. Whether it's a thorny area of law or a tough opponent, we act decisively and efficiently to get the results you deserve.

Referrals handled with respect and discretion

At Lerners, we often assist other lawyers with cases that require expertise in a specific area. When
you
refer matters to us, you can trust us to help you achieve the best results—all the while protecting your reputation and respecting the relationship that is rightly yours.

Strength in the courtroom

When the case reaches the courtroom door, you need fearless, thorough litigators on your side to reach a positive outcome as quickly as possible. Lerners' lawyers are completely familiar with courtroom litigation and well known for receiving favourable judgments. In fact, we are frequently in the media for our successes in high-profile cases.

The Toronto office of Lerners LLP identified as one of the countries top 10 litigation boutiques (March 2010 Canadian Lawyer Magazine)

Lerners' trial lawyers have argued appeals in the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Other lawyers often retain our lawyers to argue cases at both the trial and appeal level.
Our clients have been awarded some of the largest personal injury judgments in Canada.
 
Recognition by our peers
 
 
The Lerners name represents a depth of legal expertise that is hard to match. Our trial lawyers are familiar names in litigation circles, and Lerners lawyers are repeatedly listed in Canadian directories of legal professionals, such as Lexpert and The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Lawyers listed in these publications were chosen for inclusion based solely on the votes of their peers, adding to the reliability and integrity of their recommendations.

Can we help?
At Lerners, we're committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in our legal work. If you're seeking diligent, effective legal counsel, we can help. You can always find a lawyer at Lerners with the professionalism and expertise you require.