Sivan Tumarkin

B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

National Co-Managing Partner

Practice Areas

Disability Insurance Law, Personal Injury Law

Location

Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver

Experience

Sivan Tumarkin is National Co-Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and heads the firm’s Disability & Personal Injury Law practice group across Canada. He also acts as a mediator for parties seeking to resolve their disputes efficiently and equitably.

Prior to co-founding Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Sivan worked at one of the top insurance defence law firms in Canada. His clientele included insurance companies, municipalities and major retail corporations throughout Ontario. His previous experience working for insurance companies has given him unique insight into the long-term disability claim denial and appeals process, allowing him to secure strong results for his clients. Read reviews about Sivan.

Long-term Disability and Personal Injury Practice

Sivan acts primarily on behalf of Plaintiffs in long-term disability and personal injury claims. In the past, he has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants with claims involving very serious injuries, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Orthopaedic injuries
  • Psychological injuries
  • Chronic soft-tissue injuries

In addition to injuries, Sivan has represented families where a relative has been killed through negligence. He has participated in and litigated both jury and non-jury trials. Sivan’s expertise has been invaluable for mediating and resolving complex multimillion-dollar claims.

Mediation Practice

Having participated in countless mediations as an advocate for disabled and injured individuals, as well as on behalf of insurance companies, Sivan has developed a great appreciation for the nuances of long-term disability and serious personal injury claims, as well as the costs of litigation. He is always ready and willing to act as mediator and help parties resolve their differences.

Television & Radio Hosting

The Disability Law Show on TV

The Disability Law Show (formerly In Your Corner) is the TV show that the insurance industry doesn’t want you to watch! Hosted by disability lawyers Sivan Tumarkin and James K. Fireman, and co-hosted by John Scholes, Canada’s only TV show on long term disability rights provides viewers on Global TV and CTV in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. with the inside edge on how to defend their rights when their long term disability claim is denied or cut off.

Watch episodes of the Disability Law Show


The Disability Law Show on Radio

The Disablity Law Show with disability lawyers Sivan Tumarkin, James K. Fireman, and Martin Willemse airs weekly on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, 980 CKNW in Vancouver, Newstalk 1010 in Toronto, and Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa, and answers the many questions listeners have about their rights to compensation following an LTD claim denial by the insurance company.

Listen to episodes of the Disability Law Show


Accident Rights

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. MT on QR Calgary, Sivan and his colleagues at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP explore your options when navigating the impact of a serious car accident in Alberta, and reveal how to get the proper compensation you need. If you have questions after a collision, Accident Rights is the program you can’t miss.

Interviews & Media

Strong Media Presence

Sivan is often called upon to comment on legal cases (including ones he is handling) by various media outlets throughout Canada, including the CBC, Global News, Toronto Star, National Post, CTV News, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, Newstalk 1010, Newstalk 580 CFRA, Global News Radio 900 CHML, and others.


Interview Highlights

Notable Cases

Kevin Lyons v. The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has launched a national class action lawsuit against TD (TD Bank and TD Home and Auto Insurance Company) over its refusal to honour travel insurance claims across Canada and provide full compensation claimants. TD is denying these claims on the basis that the claimants have been offered credits or vouchers.


Carter Adnams v. Arch Insurance Canada LTD.

Canadian families across the country have decided to take legal action against Arch Insurance as they have not been properly compensated for school trips cancelled due to the pandemic.


Chmielowiec v. Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada

A national class action lawsuit has been launched by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP against Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada on behalf of thousands of families across the country over its decision to continue to refuse reimbursement following school trip cancellations at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

Sivan received an Honours B.A. in Psychology from York University and subsequently an LL.B. from Queen’s University. Recently, he completed a program on negotiation and leadership at Harvard Law School.

More from Sivan Tumarkin

The latest articles, episodes, news and contributions from one of Canada's top disability and personal injury lawyers.

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Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin's headshot next to Global News, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP logos
COVID September 10th, 2020

TD facing travel insurance class-action lawsuit

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joined Global News' Sean O'Shea to discuss the TD Insurance Class-Action Lawsuit.

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Disability Law Show

Disability Law Show Season 4 Episode 1
Disability Law Show - TV September 23rd, 2021

3 Myths about “Total Disability” in LTD Claims | Disability Law Show TV – S4 E01

By Sivan Tumarkin

3 MYTHS ABOUT TOTAL DISABILITY IN LTD CLAIMS on Season 4 Episode 01 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and…

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mitch murphy, not totally disabled
Disability/Personal Injury January 31st, 2017

Not paralyzed enough: N.S. man sues to be recognized as paraplegic

By Sivan Tumarkin

A man was told by his insurance company that he is not quite paralyzed enough for compensation and is now fighting to…

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See What Sivan's Clients Are Saying

I contacted Sivan because my insurance company denied benefits to my paraplegic son. Prior to contacting Sivan, I had reached out to several other law firms. I was thrilled when Sivan agreed to handle our case. The entire team went above and beyond to fight the insurance company. I would recommend the firm to anyone in need of a disability lawyer to resolve an insurance issue.
Coleen Murphy Mother of Mitch Murphy
  • 5 / 5
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Sivan Tumarkin was absolutely wonderful in my time of crisis. He was compassionate, understanding and a fierce advocate for me yielding me a very acceptable outcome with my LTD company. I would and have recommended his firm to anyone in an LTD dispute.
Rose Marie
  • 5 / 5
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From the first day we met Sivan we knew we were at the right place. He treated us with dignity and respect. He listened to us and addressed any questions or concerns we had. Thanks again Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone.
Nick Dagostino
  • 5 / 5
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I was forced to sue my insurance company based on the denial of a claim and I was referred to Sivan Tumarkin. During the whole process he gave me comfort in knowing I was in good hands. Not only did he win the case, it was fast and I was extremely happy with the settlement.
Justin Miandro
  • 5 / 5
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Sivan’s wealth of knowledge, strong morals and kind nature gave me a much needed sense of hope! He is outstanding in his field and in just over a year got my insurance company to overturn their decision to deny my LTD claim. Thank you all for your efforts, giving me the means to pay for uncovered treatments necessary for my recovery.
Julie Austin
  • 5 / 5
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