D. Joel Dick is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation and a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP. He is a brain injury lawyer, car accidents lawyer, bicycle and pedestrian collisions lawyer, long-term disability lawyer, and correctional misconduct lawyer – representing individuals harmed by negligence or misconduct within Ontario’s correctional institutions.
Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002
Joel holds a JD from the University of Toronto alongside two Master’s degrees – in International Relations and Peace Studies. He teaches insurance law at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, served as a Toronto Licensing Tribunal adjudicator for three years, and is a published author. His correctional misconduct work has contributed to policy recommendations through a coroner’s inquest. He is a member of the Canadian Prison Law Association and the Law Union of Ontario.
His results include $1.3 million in accident benefits for a child with a brain injury, $1 million for a family following a fatal MVA, and four additional results in the $300K–$698K range.
Cases Joel Handles
- Brain injury claims lawyer – traumatic and acquired; motor vehicle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accident claims lawyer; correctional misconduct
- Long-term disability lawyer; accident benefits (SABS); fatal accidents lawyer
Notable Results
Past results are not predictive of future outcomes.
- $1.3M – Child brain injury / accident benefits; $1M – Fatal MVA / family
- $698K – Chronic pain / self-employed; $675K – Senior / catastrophic
- $557K – Kitchen manager / head injury; $300K – Roofer / brain injury
Awards and Recognition
- Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation – LSO (2019)
- Listed in annual peer-reviewed Canadian legal directory – Personal Injury and LTD; Lexpert® Ranked 2026
Professional Memberships
- LSO; OBA; The Advocates’ Society; Canadian Prison Law Association; Law Union of Ontario
Education
- Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002; Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation: 2019
- JD – University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (2001)
- MA, International Relations – University of Toronto (2001)
- MA, Peace Studies – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Indiana (1998)
Contact D. Joel Dick in Toronto
Call: 877-771-7006 | Direct: 416-572-3516
Email: djdick@hshlawyers.com | Website: hshlawyers.com/team/d-joel-dick/
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FAQ’s
What makes D. Joel Dick’s academic background unusual?
Joel holds a JD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law alongside two Master’s degrees – in International Relations (U of T, 2001) and Peace Studies (Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Indiana, 1998). This multi-disciplinary background informs his approach to systemic issues, particularly in his correctional misconduct work.
What is D. Joel Dick’s correctional misconduct practice?
Joel represents individuals harmed by negligence or misconduct within Ontario’s correctional system. His advocacy has contributed to concrete policy recommendations through a coroner’s inquest. He is a member of the Canadian Prison Law Association and pursues these cases both for individual compensation and systemic change.
Does D. Joel Dick handle long-term disability claims in Toronto?
Yes. Long-term disability is a component of Joel’s practice. He is listed in the Lexpert Directory for both Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability, reflecting his experience in both areas.