Headshot of Kevin Hale.
Headshot of Kevin Hale.
Headshot of Kevin Hale.
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Kevin Hale

Associate

Kevin works in health law and insurance defence. He represents health professionals and insured clients in civil and regulatory matters, bringing empathy, strategic insight, and a well-rounded perspective from his previous plaintiff-side experience.

Areas of Expertise

  • Medical Negligence Defence

  • Regulatory Proceedings Involving Health Professionals

  • Municipal and Professional Liability

  • Insurance Coverage Disputes

  • Occupiers’ Liability and Motor Vehicle Claims

Education

  • Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2023)

  • Juris Doctor, Western Law (2022)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Carleton University (2017)

Education

  • Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2023)

  • Juris Doctor, Western Law (2022)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Carleton University (2017)

Education

  • Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2023)

  • Juris Doctor, Western Law (2022)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Carleton University (2017)

Memberships

  • Ontario Bar Association

  • The Advocates’ Society

  • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association

Memberships

  • Ontario Bar Association

  • The Advocates’ Society

  • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association

Memberships

  • Ontario Bar Association

  • The Advocates’ Society

  • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association

Insights into the Client’s Perspective

Kevin Hale is a litigation associate in our Toronto office practising in the Health Law and Specialty Risk & Insurance groups.

Kevin has a broad litigation practice. Kevin’s health law practice includes defending health professionals in medical negligence claims and before their regulatory bodies. In insurance defence, Kevin’s practice involves a variety of tort litigation, including municipal liability, professional liability, coverage disputes, occupiers’ liability, and motor vehicle accidents.

Prior to joining Lerners, Kevin practised at a leading plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury firm where he also summered and completed his articles. Through this experience, Kevin has developed insight into the plaintiff’s perspective that enhances his ability to effectively advocate for clients. Kevin’s approach to advocacy is strengthened by his empathy and his ability to understand the needs of his clients to achieve their goals.

While completing his Juris Doctor at Western

Law, Kevin volunteered as a Caseworker at Community Legal Services, a clinic that provides free legal services in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law to community members in need. With a strong interest in diversity, Kevin also served as the President of Western OUTLaws, a group of LGBTQ+ members and allies dedicated to diversity and inclusion at the law school.

When not in the office, Kevin can be found traveling, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with his rescue dog, Lucy.

Kevin Hale is a litigation associate in our Toronto office practising in the Health Law and Specialty Risk & Insurance groups.

Kevin has a broad litigation practice. Kevin’s health law practice includes defending health professionals in medical negligence claims and before their regulatory bodies. In insurance defence, Kevin’s practice involves a variety of tort litigation, including municipal liability, professional liability, coverage disputes, occupiers’ liability, and motor vehicle accidents.

Prior to joining Lerners, Kevin practised at a leading plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury firm where he also summered and completed his articles. Through this experience, Kevin has developed insight into the plaintiff’s perspective that enhances his ability to effectively advocate for clients. Kevin’s approach to advocacy is strengthened by his empathy and his ability to understand the needs of his clients to achieve their goals.

While completing his Juris Doctor at Western Law, Kevin volunteered as a Caseworker at Community Legal Services, a clinic that provides free legal services in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law to community members in need. With a strong interest in diversity, Kevin also served as the President of Western OUTLaws, a group of LGBTQ+ members and allies dedicated to diversity and inclusion at the law school.

When not in the office, Kevin can be found traveling, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with his rescue dog, Lucy.

Kevin Hale is a litigation associate in our Toronto office practising in the Health Law and Specialty Risk & Insurance groups.

Kevin has a broad litigation practice. Kevin’s health law practice includes defending health professionals in medical negligence claims and before their regulatory bodies. In insurance defence, Kevin’s practice involves a variety of tort litigation, including municipal liability, professional liability, coverage disputes, occupiers’ liability, and motor vehicle accidents.

Prior to joining Lerners, Kevin practised at a leading plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury firm where he also summered and completed his articles. Through this experience, Kevin has developed insight into the plaintiff’s perspective that enhances his ability to effectively advocate for clients. Kevin’s approach to advocacy is strengthened by his empathy and his ability to understand the needs of his clients to achieve their goals.

While completing his Juris Doctor at Western Law, Kevin volunteered as a Caseworker at Community Legal Services, a clinic that provides free legal services in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law to community members in need. With a strong interest in diversity, Kevin also served as the President of Western OUTLaws, a group of LGBTQ+ members and allies dedicated to diversity and inclusion at the law school.

When not in the office, Kevin can be found traveling, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with his rescue dog, Lucy.

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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.