Tamar Agopian
B.A., LL.B.
Partner
Contact Information
Contact Tamar
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext.131)
F: (416) 361-0993
E: tamar.agopian@stlawyers.ca
Contact Assistant – Lynda Cicala
Practice Areas
Disability Insurance Law, Personal Injury Law
Location
Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver
Experience
Tamar Agopian is a Disability Lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, providing dynamic representation to clients across Canada. She is a passionate advocate who champions her clients’ rights in the pursuit of results.
Tamar leverages her varied experience working for and against insurers, municipalities, and large corporations to help her clients effectively. She has appeared before numerous levels of court, conducting and assisting at trials, appeals, and motions. Read reviews about Tamar.
Tamar is involved with the Toronto Armenian legal community. Outside of work, she enjoys playing board games, cooking, and travelling with her family.
Television & Radio Hosting
The Disability Law Show
The Disability Law Show is the show that the insurance industry doesn’t want you to know about! Watch Tamar on TV or listen to her on radio as she discusses long-term disability rights across. Canada – and how to get the compensation you deserve when your claim is denied or cut off.
Interviews & Media
2021
Articles & Blogs
2022
- Long-term disability denied in Alberta: Your rights
- Long-term disability denied in Alberta? 3 things to do – Global News
- Can you be fired while on long-term disability? A guide to your rights when you can’t work – Global News
- ‘Get full support from your doctor’: Disability lawyer’s guide to making insurance claims – Global News
2020
- COVID-19: Long-term Care Homes and Resident Rights
- Independent Medical Assessment: Tips From a Lawyer
- Asked to submit to an independent medical assessment? Here’s what you need to know – via Global News
2010
- S.C.C. awards Charter damages in the absence of bad faith – Canadian Corporate Counsel
Notable Cases
Reported Decisions
Hall v. Kawartha Karpet & Tile Co.
Hotz v. Toronto (City) et al.
Oliveira v. Mullings
Education
- LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2003
- BA (with High Distinction) in Economics and Political Science, McGill University, 2000
Languages Spoken
Tamar is fluent in:
- English
- French
- Armenian
Helpful Resources
Discover more about your workplace and disability rights through Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's resources.COVID-19 Rights
Canadians, COVID-19 and Mental Health: An Ongoing Struggle
A new study reveals that depression is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associate Tamar Agopian explains your options if you're…
Blog
Independent Medical Assessment: Tips From a Lawyer
Here are some tips on handling an Independent Medical Assessment requested by your long term disability insurance provider.
Blog
What does “Totally Disabled” mean in Canada?
Learn what 'totally disabled' means in Canada for LTD claims. Explore province-specific guides and get answers to common questions about LTD.
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