Melissa Miller is a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and the recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s 2022 Award for Excellence in Elder Law. Her Toronto practice concentrates on nursing home negligence law, elder abuse law, long-term care failures, hospital negligence law, product liability, and long-term disability law. She founded Canadians4LTC and Lawyers4LTC, testified before Parliament, and is the subject of the NFB documentary “Stolen Time.”
Called to the Ontario Bar: 2010
Melissa is Certified in Elder Law (Osgoode Elder Law Certificate, 2018), teaches in that program at Osgoode Hall, and chairs the OBA Elder Law Update. She is a Lexpert Rising Stars 2021 designee, OTLA Distinguished Service Award 2021 recipient, Canadian Law Awards 2021 Litigator of the Year Excellence Award recipient, and OTLA Outstanding Young Lawyer 2014.
Her media appearances include The Social (CTV), CBC News, Zoomer Radio, and Classical FM. She served on the Parliamentary Justice Committee, leads Canadians4LTC and Lawyers4LTC, and currently sits on the OTLA Board of Directors.
Cases Melissa Handles
- Nursing home negligence lawyer – falls, pressure sores, medication errors, abuse
- Elder abuse; long-term care system failures; COVID-19 related claims lawyer
- Product liability lawyer; hospital negligence; long-term disability; motor vehicle accidents
Awards and Recognition
- OBA 2022 Award for Excellence in Elder Law; Lexpert Rising Stars 2021
- OTLA 2021 Distinguished Service Award; Canadian Law Awards 2021 Litigator of the Year Excellence
- Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory – Consistently Recommended in Personal Injury
- OTLA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2014)
- Listed in the annual peer-reviewed Canadian legal directory – Personal Injury Category
Teaching, Speaking, and Media
- Osgoode Elder Law Certificate – Instructor; OBA Elder Law Update – Chair
- Parliamentary Justice Committee – Testimony; NFB documentary “Stolen Time” – Subject
- Media: The Social (CTV), CBC News, Zoomer Radio, Classical FM
Community Involvement
- Canadians4LTC and Lawyers4LTC – Founder
Professional Memberships
- OTLA Board (Current); OBA; CBA; Medico-Legal Society; The Advocates’ Society; WLAO; Young Women in the Law
Education
- Osgoode Elder Law Certificate (2018); Called to the Ontario Bar: 2010
- LLB – University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2009)
- BA (Honours, With Distinction), Philosophy and Political Science – U of T, St. Michael’s College (2006)
Contact Melissa Miller in Toronto
Call: 877-771-7006 | Direct: 416-847-1063
Email: mmiller@hshlawyers.com | Website: hshlawyers.com/team/melissa-miller/
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FAQ’s
What is the OBA Award for Excellence in Elder Law?
The Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Elder Law is presented annually to a lawyer who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of elder law in Ontario. Melissa Miller received the award in 2022 for her advocacy work, legal practice, and founding of Canadians4LTC and Lawyers4LTC.
What is the difference between nursing home negligence and elder abuse?
Nursing home negligence refers to failures by a facility to meet Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes Act care standards, causing physical harm. Elder abuse refers to intentional harmful conduct by caregivers or staff – including physical, psychological, or financial abuse. Both give rise to civil claims in Ontario courts.
Has Melissa Miller appeared in media about nursing home negligence?
Yes. Melissa has appeared on The Social (CTV), CBC News, Zoomer Radio, and Classical FM. She is the subject of the NFB documentary ‘Stolen Time,’ which examines systemic failures in Ontario’s long-term care homes. She also testified before the Parliamentary Justice Committee on Criminal Code reforms.