Joe Gaynor
Lawyer - Personal Injury
Contact JoeJoe is a lawyer in the personal injury department. He practices plaintiff-side litigation, representing injured victims at various levels of court and tribunals.
Joe has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers™: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 and 2025.
Education
Western University, Faculty of Law, London, Ontario - Juris Doctor, 2017
Acadia University, Faculty of Professional Studies, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), 2014 - Finance
About
Joe is a lawyer in Siskinds’ personal injury law group. Before joining Siskinds, Joe summered and articled at a leading Toronto litigation firm. He gained in-depth experience in the area of personal injury law and developed a strong interest in advocating on behalf of injured individuals.
Joe received a BBA in Finance from Acadia University and a law degree from Western University. In addition to his academics, Joe played hockey in the Ontario Hockey League and participated at the varsity level during his studies at Acadia.
Before entering law school, Joe worked for a provincially funded organization as an employment facilitator, assisting individuals in receipt of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support.
In his spare time, Joe enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters. In addition, he remains physically active, volunteers, and visits family and friends in Stratford and Goderich, Ontario.
Client Testimonials
Empathy and compassion
Joe Gaynor is an awesome lawyer. He ticks all the boxes of what an outstanding lawyer should be. With empathy and compassion he made the decisions that were right for me. Thanks. All the best to you and your team in the future. - D.C.
Memberships and Associations
Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association
Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Awards and Recognition
Joe Gaynor has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers™: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 and 2025.
Blog Posts By Joe Gaynor
- Three common misconceptions about motor vehicle injury cases in Ontario
- Understanding subrogation in Ontario personal injury cases: OHIP’s role in settlements
- The case for punitive damages
- Another large increase: Statutory deductibles and thresholds 2024 – A legislated barrier to full recovery
- Hit-and-run accidents in Ontario: Your insurance rights and protections explained
- What you need to know about 2023 statutory deductibles and thresholds
- My dog bit somebody… am I liable?
- Moore v. 7595611 Canada Corp. – What is a life worth?
- Damages for senior plaintiffs—the Golden Years Doctrine
- Notice periods – What you need to know if you have been injured as a result of snow and ice
- Excluded benefits – General exclusions under Ontario’s no-fault accident benefits regime
- Examination for discovery to proceed via video-conference
- Statutory deductibles and thresholds: A legislated barrier to full reimbursement