Albert Klein
B.Comm., J.D.
Partner
Practice Areas
Disability Insurance Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury Law
Location
Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver
Experience
Albert Klein is a partner in Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Long Term Disability, Employment Law and Personal Injury Law practice group. He provides exceptional representation to clients in Ontario and B.C. Read reviews about Albert.
Albert joined Samfiru Tumarkin LLP after working as a summer student at an international insurance company and as an articling student at a leading personal injury law firm.
In his free time, Albert enjoys:
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Playing basketball
- Running
- Attending comedy shows
Radio Hosting
The Disability Law Show
Albert can be heard on the Disability Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto and 980 CKNW in Vancouver, revealing the truth about disability claims that the insurance companies don’t want you to know. Find out how to enforce your rights when your long term disability claim has been denied or cut off.
Interviews & Media
Publications
2023
- 4 ‘red flags’ that your LTD in Ontario could be cut off – Global News
- Denied long-term disability for arthritis? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Insurer forcing you back to work in Ontario? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Denied LTD? 4 reasons to get your insurer’s decision in writing – Global News
- Cut off long-term disability in Ontario? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Denied long-term disability after a brain injury? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Injured in a slip and fall accident in Ontario? 4 things you must do – Global News
2022
- Long-term disability denied in Ontario: Your rights
- Long-term disability insurance adjuster behaving badly? 4 things to do – Global News
- Long-term disability denied in Ontario? 3 things to do – Global News
- How to get disability benefits with an accident-only insurance policy – Global News
- How to successfully fight a long-term disability claim denial for long COVID – Global News
- Feeling depressed this winter? How to get long-term disability for mental health issues – Global News
2021
- Disability claim denials and pre-existing conditions: What you must know
- 5 things to know if your long-term disability claim is denied over a pre-existing condition – Global News
- Long-term Disability Claims for COVID-19 Long-Haulers
2020
Education
Albert originally obtained a B.Comm. from McGill University in 2010. Following that, he obtained his law degree from Queen’s University in 2014.
During law school, Albert was:
- Involved in student government
- Tutored fellow law students
- Founded the Queen’s University chapter of a national charity and worked with several other organizations
- Played a variety of intramural sports
He was also the recipient of the Reuben Wells Prize for highest standing in one of his courses and spent a year working at the Queen’s Business Law Clinic.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Helpful Resources
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Blog
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Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.
Disability Law Show
Disability Law Show TV – S2 E1
3 THINGS DISABILITY SUFFERERS SHOULD NEVER ASK A DOCTOR, insufficient medical documentation, teachers & disability claims, why appeals don't work, and more.