Michael Gerhard
B.A. (Hons.), J.D.
Senior Associate
Contact Information
Contact Michael
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 237)
F: (416) 361-0993
E: michael.gerhard@stlawyers.ca
Contact Assistant – Meagan Browne
Practice Areas
Disability Insurance Law, Personal Injury Law
Location
Ottawa, Toronto
Michael Gerhard is a Senior Associate in Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Long-Term Disability and Personal Injury Law practice group. He uses his knowledge of Canada’s complex legal system to the advantage of his clients, and the disadvantage of insurance companies who deny long-term disability policies in Ontario.
Michael’s detailed and compassionate approach results in reduced stress for his clients. He has successfully represented clients before the Ontario Court of Appeal, Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Municipal Board and the Ontario Small Claims Court. Read reviews about Michael.
Before joining Samfiru Tumarkin’s disability and personal injury practice group, Michael summered at a prominent insurance defence firm and went on to article at a leading personal injury firm.
In his free time, Michael enjoys travelling, creative writing, and going to concerts.
Publications
2023
- Denied long-term disability for migraines? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Insurer forcing you back to work in Alberta? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Cut off long-term disability in Alberta? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Injured in a car accident? 3 things Ontarians need to do – Global News
- Denied LTD due to your insurer’s medical consultant: Next steps
2022
- Insurer’s medical consultant doesn’t think you’re disabled? 3 things to do – Global News
- 5 common questions asked by people on long-term disability benefits – Global News
- Invisible illnesses: Can I still get long-term disability even if I don’t look sick? – Global News
- More Ontarians seeking mental health treatment since COVID start: CAMH
2021
- What to expect when hiring a lawyer to fight your disability claim denial – Global News
- How to fight a long-term disability claim denial when you’re in a union
2017
Education
Prior to attending law school, Michael earned an Honours B.A. from McMaster University, majoring in philosophy and completing a senior thesis on constitutionalism. He then graduated from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law in 2013 and was called to the bar in 2014.
Michael has received numerous prestigious awards in the area of legal research and teaches a paralegal class on the subject at Seneca College.
Helpful Resources
Discover more about your disability and personal injury rights through Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's resources.Blog
How to fight a long-term disability claim denial when you’re in a union
Disability Lawyer Michael Gerhard explains how to fight a long-term disability claim denial if you are a unionized employee.
Disability Law Show
Struggling to work due to depression | Disability Law Show TV – S3 E15
STRUGGLING TO WORK DUE TO DEPRESSION on the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and partner Sivan Tumarkin.
Blog
TD Insurance Denials Criticized After Others Come Forward
Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.
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