Mark A.D. Coleman

Partner

Mark articled with the firm in 2008/2009, and returned to the firm upon being called to the Bar in June 2009.

Mark practises in all areas of civil defence litigation, with a focus on professional liability, construction law, and insurance coverage analysis. He regularly represents engineers, architects, designers, contractors, insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, financial advisors, and other professionals at all levels of Court in Ontario, as well as before administrative tribunals.

Mark received his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario in 2008. Prior to attending law school, Mark graduated with Honours from the University of Western Ontario in 2005.

Mark approaches the practice of law with a passion for litigation, an eye for detail, a determined work ethic, and a genuine interest in the professions he represents.

Education

• University of Western Ontario, LL.B., 2008
• University of Western Ontario, B.A. (Hons.), 2005

Call to Bar

• Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2009

Memberships & Community Involvement

• Ontario Bar Association, Former Insurance Section Executive Member
• Canadian Bar Association
• Canadian Defence Lawyers, Member

Speaking Engagements

• Osgoode Construction Law Certificate Program – Faculty,  2020 to 2024 – Construction Insurance: What You Need to Know
• Canadian Defence Lawyers, Faculty,  November 10, 2023 – Defending Professional Liability Claims, Professional Liability 101 and Defending Architects and Engineers
• Canadian Institute, Faculty, February 25, 2022 – 6th Annual Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects Conference, Best Practices for Mitigating Environmental and Geotechnical Risks in Construction Projects
•  Ontario Bar Association Insurance Law Program, Faculty, May 28, 2020 – Litigating and Defending Insurance Broker’s Negligence Claims, Updates on the Law Regarding Duties Owed by Insurance Brokers
• Ontario Bar Association Insurance Law Program, Co-Chair, 2013 – OBA Institute Insurance Law Program, Mediation in Insurance Disputes

Notable Cases

• Viola v. Tortorelli, 2010 ONSC 711
• Cicinski v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), 2014 ONSC 443
• Cicinski v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), 2014 ONSC 1052
• Hollowcore v. Visocchi, 2016 ONCA 761
•  Ho v. Toronto Police Services Board, 2020 ONSC
•  Ho v. Toronto Police Services Board, 2022 ONCA