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Derek G. Nicholson,B.A. LL.B.
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Mobile: 613.277.7201
Since 1980, Derek has been one of Ottawa’s leading civil Trial Lawyers. In his early years of practice he focused on Defense Insurance work. In the last fifteen years, he has focused on Personal Injury work especially in the area of Catastrophic Injury victims (including those affected by traumatic brain Injuries, spinal cord injuries and multiple injuries that have resulted in a 55% whole body impairment as defined under the Insurance legislation)
He is the chair of Beament Green's Personal Injury Group, working closely with Statutory Accident Benefits Specialist, Donna Robinson, and his co-chair John Read. His approach and focus is on helping injured victims recover. He has guided hundreds of Plaintiffs through recovery by assisting in maximizing rehabilitation benefits and helping victims restructure their lives.
Over his 28 years of practice he has represented many high profile clients including the Attorney General of Canada in a three month Trial against Boeing USA; CJOH -TV; Blue Line Taxi; and in his early years represented several major insurance companies including Chubb Insurance; Royal Insurance. Although he represents exclusively Plaintiffs against Insurance companies, it is of great value that he represented insurance companies in the early years to obtain insight to assist Plaintiffs today.
News:
August 2010: Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Alleslev-Krofchach et al vs. Valcom et al Decision
Derek Nicholson, with the assistance of Toronto Court of Appeal specialist Ronald Slaght, was successful in maintaining his victory at Trial in the case of Alleslev-Krofchak et al vs Valcom et al with respect to the developing torts of inducing breach of contract, intentional interference with economic relations, conspiracy and defamation. A copy of the Decision can be viewed here.
August 2010: Derek Nicholson has been appointed by the Directors of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association to the Rules Committee, the Intervention Committee and OTLA Cup/Law School Outreach Committee.
May 2009: Derek Nicholson and Megan Murphy were successful in winning a four week trial in the case of Alleslev-Krofchak et al vs Valcom, et al. The Plaintiffs were successful in recovering $100,000 in damages for defamation, $100,000 in damages for interference in economic relations and in establishing a conspiracy. The Plaintiff also recovered significant damages for economic loss with the total Judgment approaching $1,000,000 with interest and costs. A copy of the decision can be viewed here.
Fall 2009: Derek Nicholson presented 'Damages Relating to Children' - an overview of various issues relating to maximizing the recovery of damages for injured or deceased children at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Fall Conference 2009. The document also contains a comprehensive 'Injured Child Assessment Form' and in-depth references. (Paper written by Derek Nicholson, Tania Astorino & Megan Murphy)
July 2010: Derek Nicholson was recently appointed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association's Interventions Committee.
Past Decisions: Articles - Complex Catastrophic Impairment under Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Legislation: the Desbien Decision: Written by Derek Nicholson for the Montebello Civil Litigation Update 2006
- Recent Supreme Court of Canada Developments with respect to Foreseeability and Causation: Written by Derek Nicholson for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Presentation at the Prince Hotel Toronto, 2007
- Damages relating to Children - An overview of various issues relating to maximizing the recovery of damages for injured or diseases children - Presented at the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association, Fall Conference 2009. Written by Derek Nicholson. Tania Astorino and Megan Murphy.
- Need to Obtain Order for Ongoing Benefits - Tactical Strategy when on going accident benefits have been terminate. Presented to the Beament Green Personal Injury Group on March 1st, 2010
- Statutory Accident Benefits and Regulation 43/10 "THE ROAD AHEAD FOR IMPECUNIOUS VICTIMS" Paper originally presented to the Carleton County Law Association on May 25th, 2010
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