Jonathan Farine

Associate Lawyer

Lawyers Toronto

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Biography

Jonathan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019 and joined Glowinsky Law as an Associate in 2022.

At law school, Jonathan served as executive for the peer mentorship program, volunteered for Lawyers Feed the Hungry, and was Captain at Law Games.  Jonathan has volunteered with a number of important community initiatives, including Bike Law and the Brain Injury Association.

Prior to law school, Jonathan worked at a medical malpractice litigation firm where he developed knowledge of the medical issues found in personal injury cases.  This experience inspired Jonathan to pursue a career as a personal injury lawyer to advocate on behalf of seriously injured clients and their families.  His determination, tenacity for problem solving and compassion for his clients is the core of what drives him every day.

Jonathan has successfully represented his clients at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the License Appeal Tribunal, and the Social Security Tribunal.

Jonathan is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association, the Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, and the Law Society of Ontario.

Education

  • Queen’s University (2012), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (B.Sc.), Honours
  • University of Toronto (2018), Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)

Notable Decisions

  • Wackowska v. Aviva Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-009110/AABS
    In this Decision, the Applicant was awarded non-earner benefits and numerous disputed Treatment Plans on the basis of the Tribunal’s recognition of her psychological and soft-tissue injuries arising from the subject motor vehicle accident.
  • Brewer v. Definity Insurance Company, 2026 ONLAT 25-003710/AABS
    In this Decision, the Applicant was awarded post-104 income replacement benefits and numerous disputed Treatment Plans on the basis of the Tribunal’s recognition of his chronic pain and psychological injuries arising from the subject motor vehicle accident. Moreover, the Tribunal admitted surveillance evidence which was procured after the deadline for service, but commented that it was of limited probative value because it did not show that the Applicant could perform the observed activities on a prolonged or consistent basis.
  • Amoako v. Aviva Ins. Co. of Canada, 2021 ONLAT 20-000377/AABS
  • P.H. vs. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2020 ONLAT 18-010205/AABS
  • Ibrahim v. Aviva Insurance Company, 2020 ONLAT 19-006444/AABS

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