David J. Levy is the Managing Partner of Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation. His 25 years of Toronto personal injury litigation law have produced a track record in the courtroom that other Ontario personal injury law firms rely on when their most complex cases go to trial – retaining David as external trial counsel for proceedings where the stakes demand the highest calibre of advocacy.
Called to the Ontario Bar: 1999
David served as Managing Partner of Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP from 2014 to 2022 and resumed that role at the end of 2024. His Toronto personal injury practice covers motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and long-term disability. He holds dual degrees from McGill University – an LLB and BCL earned simultaneously in 1997, and teaches at Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a frequent media commentator on personal injury and insurance law, having appeared on CTV News Channel, Newstalk 1010, and published in CBA National Magazine, Law Times, and the Toronto Star.
His $10.32 million result for a teen severely injured in a car accident is among the largest personal injury outcomes in Ontario legal history. He has also achieved $3.1 million for a personal trainer with catastrophic injuries, $1.55 million for a passenger with a brain injury, and multiple additional seven-figure outcomes across his career.
Alison’s story captures what David’s work means in practice. Struck by a car while standing on a sidewalk, she lost her ability to walk. David secured the funding for years of rehabilitation – and she walks again.
Cases David Handles
- Motor vehicle accidents lawyer – car, truck, bus
- Accident benefits (SABS) disputes and denials lawyer
- Medical malpractice lawyer
- Slip and fall lawyer/ occupier’s liability
- Long-term and short-term disability claims lawyer
- Catastrophic and serious injury claims
- Fatal accidents and wrongful death
- External trial counsel retainer – for other Ontario personal injury firms
Notable Results
Past results are not predictive of future outcomes. Every case requires individual legal advice.
- $10.32 Million – Teen severely injured in a car accident
- $3.1 Million – Personal trainer / catastrophic injuries after being hit by car
- $1.55 Million – Passenger / brain injury in car accident
- $1.35 Million – Senior citizen / catastrophic injuries after being struck by car
- $1 Million – Motorcyclist’s widow and parents / fatal accident claim
- $125,000 – Man / general damages / chronic pain / jury trial
Awards and Recognition
- Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation – Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory – Repeatedly Recommended in Personal Injury Law
- Lexpert® Ranked Lawyer – 2026
- Listed in the annual peer-reviewed Canadian legal directory – Personal Injury Category
- Top Personal Injury Law Firms in Canada – Canadian Lawyer Magazine, annually since 2011
Teaching and Media
- Instructor – Osgoode Hall Law School
- CTV News Channel, Newstalk 1010 – personal injury and insurance commentary
- CBA National Magazine, Law Times, Toronto Star – articles and analysis
Professional Memberships
- Ontario Bar Association
- Toronto Lawyers Association
- The Advocates’ Society
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Education
- Called to the Ontario Bar: 1999
- LLB – McGill University, Faculty of Law (1997)
- BCL – McGill University, Faculty of Law (1997)
- BA – McGill University (1993)
Contact David Levy in Toronto
Call: 877-771-7006 | Direct: 416-361-0117
Email: davidlevy@hshlawyers.com
Website: hshlawyers.com/team/david-j-levy/
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FAQ’s
Why do other Ontario personal injury lawyers hire David Levy as their trial lawyer?
David has built a 25-year track record conducting jury and judge-alone trials across Ontario in complex personal injury cases. His Certified Specialist designation in Civil Litigation, his McGill dual degrees (LLB + BCL), and his courtroom record make him a reliable choice for other personal injury firms whose clients need skilled trial representation in their most complex files.
What is the significance of holding both an LLB and BCL from McGill?
McGill University offers a unique dual-degree program where students graduate with both an LLB (Common Law degree) and a BCL (Civil Law degree). David completed both simultaneously in 1997. This dual training provides a particularly rigorous legal education and reflects the academic discipline that characterizes his approach to litigation.
How can I contact David Levy for a consultation about my personal injury case?
David and the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP are available 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 877-771-7006 or contact directly at 416-361-0117. The firm works on a contingency fee basis – no fees unless your case is successfully resolved.