24 Thomson Rogers Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that 24 lawyers at Thomson Rogers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Best Lawyers in Canada™! This achievement reflects their unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and the profound impact they have on the lives of our clients and the legal community at large.

The 19 Thomson Rogers Partners listed in Best Lawyers™ include:

• Robert Ben – Personal Injury Litigation
• Michael Bennett – Personal Injury Litigation
• Stephen Birman – Personal Injury Litigation
• Kate Cahill – Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation
• Stephen D’Agostino – Expropriation Law, Municipal Law
• Megan Edmiston – Family Law
• Stan Floras – Municipal Law
• Ian Furlong – Personal Injury Litigation
• David Germain – Expropriation Law, Municipal Law
• Deanna Gilbert – Personal Injury Litigation
• Carr Hatch – Personal Injury Litigation
• George Karahotzitis – Family Law, Family Law Mediation
• Denitza Koev – Expropriation Law
• Melanie Larock – Family Law
• Sloan Mandel – Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation
• Darcy Merkur – Personal Injury Litigation
• Aleks Mladenovic – Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation
• Stacey Stevens – Personal Injury Litigation 
• Jeffrey Wilker – Expropriation Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law

But the accolades don’t stop there! We’re equally excited to share that five of our rising stars have been named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2025. This includes three new additions from last year! They are:

• Camelia Ameri – Family Law
• Daniel Klein – Personal Injury Litigation
• Chris Lazaris – Personal Injury Litigation
• Sarah Naiman – Personal Injury Litigation
• Ava Williams – Personal Injury Litigation

These talented lawyers are not just the future of our firm—they are already making significant strides in the legal field, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments.

It’s an honour to see their expertise and contributions acknowledged on a national level. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and the individuals who continue to set the bar high in legal excellence.

About The Best Lawyers™
Founded in 1981, The Best Lawyers™ is considered the oldest, most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. It evaluates over 130,000 lawyers from 76 countries around the world.

The Best Lawyers™ is solely a peer review publication; it does not require or allow a fee to be paid for listings.

Check out the complete Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2025 list of our recognized lawyers.