Joel P. McCoy is a Toronto-based personal injury lawyer and senior civil litigator at Bergmanis Preyra LLP, representing injured plaintiffs and individuals throughout Ontario. With roots in Northwestern Ontario and a practice extending across the province, Joel represents clients in complex disputes involving insurers, property owners, municipalities, and other defendants. His practice focuses on plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, including serious injury claims, occupiers’ liability, municipal liability, motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits, long-term disability claims, and employment law. He represents individuals seeking compensation for their injuries and losses, including claims involving disputed liability, complex causation issues, long-term impairment, and significant damages.
Joel has extensive experience litigating complex and high-value personal injury claims and securing significant settlements for his clients. He has conducted numerous trials and complex motions before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has argued numerous appeals before the Court of Appeal for Ontario. His practice has resulted in numerous reported and precedent-setting decisions at the motion, trial, and appellate levels, and he has successfully appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in writing. His litigation experience informs a practical approach to case preparation, settlement negotiations, and the effective presentation of complex claims at trial and on appeal.
Joel is regularly consulted by lawyers and law firms across Ontario on municipal liability and occupiers’ liability matters. He has lectured and written on personal injury law and civil litigation, contributing to continuing legal education and the development of effective advocacy. He is committed to thorough preparation, practical strategy, and achieving fair and meaningful outcomes for his clients.