Michael Burgar is an expert trial and appeal lawyer, who has worked on thousands of litigation cases, over thirty years. Michael has successfully conducted jury and non-jury trials, motions, applications, and appeals. Most of his current caseload relates to tort and insurance law. He has carriage of significant commercial litigation as well. Michael's recent notable cases: Gallagher v. Todish, 2023 ONSC 4894 – successful summary judgment motion on behalf of an auto insurer upholding the termination of an auto policy; White Point Capital Inc. v. Communitylend Holdings Inc. and FinanceIt Canada Inc., 2022 ONSC 5146 – successful opposition to a motion to strike a statement of claim in action brought by plaintiff who was owed commissions under a contract for financial advisory services. Defendants stopped paying commissions during COVID. Statement of Claim sought $2.8M plus interest and costs. Claim settled at conclusion of one day of oral discovery of the defendants in 2023 for $2.9M all-inclusive; and Stewart v. Demme, 2022 ONSC 1790 (Div Ct); 2020 ONSC 83 – successful defence appeal and decertification of a class action, on behalf of a hospital nurse sued for intrusion upon seclusion (invasion of privacy). All claims dismissed.
