Alfred M. Kwinter

Alf Kwinter, a founding partner of Singer, Kwinter, is recognized as one of Canada's premier legal experts in the practice of Personal Injury and Insurance Law, and is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. He has dedicated his practice to representing victims of accidents and those denied insurance claims for both personal and property. Alf has dedicated his career to affecting change in the law to ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected.

Successfully appearing as plaintiff's counsel for many precedent setting cases, Alf was awarded the largest verdict for punitive damages against an insurance company in the history of the Canadian courts. He has appeared at all court levels including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Alf has been an instructor at the Bar Admission Course, and a frequent speaker at The Law Society of Upper Canada, The Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates' Society, The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and was the invited keynote speaker at the Atlantic Province Trial Lawyer Association. Alf is also an adjunct professor teaching trial practice at Osgoode Hall Law School. He is highly respected for his ability to share his experience and knowledge, making him a much sought-after speaker.

Appointed as a director of the Advocates' Society in 2004, Alf was the representative on a committee chaired by Madame Justice Weiler, of the Ontario Court of Appeal. This important committee was responsible for a comprehensive "Report on Disabilities" dealing with access to courthouses for the disabled throughout Ontario.

Alf was awarded the H. Bruce T. Hillyer Award by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the cause of civil justice and for fearlessly advancing the cause of individual rights by the effective use of trial advocacy.

He has taught trial practice in the Bar Admission Course and has been invited to speak at and chair numerous programs sponsored by The Advocates' Society, OTLA, CBA and the LSUC.

In November 2008, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association honoured Alf as a leader in the field of Personal Injury Law. His recognition by his peers for his outstanding contribution to the Personal Injury Bar reaffirms his position as one of Ontario's top lawyers in the practice of Personal Injury Law.

Memberships
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Advocates’ Society,
Canadian Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Bar Association

Community
Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Ontario
Canadian Paraplegic Association of Ontario
Rouge Valley Hospital System
Spinal Chord Research