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Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Thunder Bay
White Macgillivray Lester is a personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for clients across Northwestern Ontario. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, long-term disability claims, and insurance disputes. We prioritize client well-being, offering free consultations and operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility.Our deep understanding of local challenges, medical networks, and rehabilitation resources allows us to provide tailored legal solutions. Recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers, we combine legal expertise with compassionate representation to secure fair compensation for our clients. Our commitment to community and proven track record in complex cases establish us as trusted advocates for injury victims.
Services
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Slips and Falls
Long Term Disability
Insurance Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer free consultations for all personal injury cases
- Our contingency fee structure ensures no payment unless we win
- We serve clients across Northwestern Ontario with local expertise
- Our team includes Best Lawyers-recognized legal professionals
- We handle complex insurance disputes with proven success
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
What people say
Knowledgeable in personal injury law
Compassionate team
Professional and patient
Excellent representation
Determined and approachable
Services
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Our personal injury lawyers represent clients in motor vehicle collision cases involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs. We ensure fair treatment from insurance companies and pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With local knowledge of Northwestern Ontario's roads and medical providers, we help clients navigate complex claims while focusing on recovery.
Slips and Falls
We advocate for clients injured in slip and fall incidents on private or public property. Our team handles claims against property owners and insurance companies to secure compensation for medical costs and lost income. Understanding Thunder Bay's seasonal hazards, we build strong cases using local medical experts and rehabilitation networks to support our clients' recovery and financial needs.
Long Term Disability
Our disability law specialists challenge wrongful insurance denials and terminations of long-term disability benefits. We represent clients in policy disputes and appeals, leveraging our knowledge of Northwestern Ontario's healthcare providers to document medical necessity. We ensure fair treatment from insurers while clients focus on their health and rehabilitation.
Insurance Disputes
We resolve disputes with insurance companies across various policies including auto, property, and critical illness coverage. Our lawyers challenge bad faith practices and ensure proper claim handling. With expertise in Ontario insurance law and local provider networks, we protect clients' rights when insurers fail to meet their obligations under policy terms.
People
Dan Lester
Personal Injury Lawyer
Experienced personal injury attorney with deep expertise in motor vehicle collision cases, known for dedicated client advocacy and successful settlements in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.
Duncan Macgillivray
Founding Partner
Recognized Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, specializing in personal injury litigation with decades of experience representing injury victims across Northwestern Ontario.
Jeff Moorley
Personal Injury Lawyer
Compassionate legal advocate with expertise in motor vehicle collisions and slip and fall cases, providing personalized representation to clients throughout Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.
Rose Zuliani
Legal Professional
Experienced team member supporting personal injury clients with empathetic case management and administrative expertise in Thunder Bay's legal environment.
Peter
Personal Injury Lawyer
Dedicated legal representative known for supporting clients through complex injury cases, combining approachable service with determined advocacy in Northwestern Ontario.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, long-term disability insurance disputes, and other personal injury claims across Northwestern Ontario.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations for all personal injury cases with no obligation to proceed.
How are your legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your case.
What makes your firm different from Toronto-based firms?
We're locally based in Thunder Bay with deep understanding of Northwestern Ontario's unique legal and medical landscape.
How do you handle insurance company negotiations?
Our experienced team directly manages all communications and negotiations with insurance companies on your behalf.
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Reviews (5)
ShimmyCash Theshimmyshow ShimmyXXX
Feb 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jeffrey was extremely helpful and understanding of my situation. Highly recommended
Jeffrey was extremely helpful and understanding of my situation. Highly recommended
David Walsh
Jan 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Duncan and his team worked tirelessly in order to obtain a fair and equitable accident benefits settlement on my behalf. Through every step of the process I knew that my best interests were well represented. Duncan and his team are truly "Agents of Good".
Duncan and his team worked tirelessly in order to obtain a fair and equitable accident benefits settlement on my behalf. Through every step of the process I knew that my best interests were well represented. Duncan and his team are truly "Agents of Good".
Jonathan Kelly
Dec 31, 2020
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Full disclosure: I have had no interaction with this firm aside from a distasteful ad they placed in my Facebook feed. See the attached photo. Sums up personal injury attorneys perfectly in my mind. There are legitimate cases out there to be sure, but to TARGET parks and places that provide opportunities for outdoor recreation...that is a new low. These organizations are terrified of their exposure to liability and as a result they have to baby-proof and limit their offerings. Firms like this are why. I would recommend that you think about choosing a law firm that would put outdoor recreation providers
Rn Boyce
Oct 15, 2019
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I was hurt in a motor vehicle accident and Duncan Macgillivray and his team helped me every step of the way, they were beyond accommodating, knowledgable, trust worthy, patient and informative. Being in a motor vehicle accident and getting hurt changes your entire life and to know that you have a legal team that you can rely on and trust makes a huge difference. Thank you Duncan and your team for all your help.
Cynthia McRane
Sep 24, 2018
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The lawyers are very kind and definitely good at what they do, highly recommend their services. Their law clerks however ... one in particular ... very stuck up, conceited and rude to clients and staff. It's hard to talk to a lawyer directly because all calls get put to their assistant or clerk before reaching them, assistants are great and friendly, just stay far away from their clerks. She is the reason I gave such a low review.
