Charles Gluckstein was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999 and is a Specialist in Civil Litigation, which encompasses personal injury, medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle claims, occupier’s liability issues, and product liability. As an award-winning lawyer, he is known for his active support within the medical and disability communities and his innovative mindset for providing better and faster resolution to all Gluckstein client cases, without sacrificing even an ounce of quality.
Charles Gluckstein has long recognized the advantages that accompany innovation. He has worked tirelessly to modernize his practice to meet changing realities and better serve clients. He is known in the legal community for his passion for technology and how it can be used to run a more efficient, productive and client-focused law firm. This, in turn, has allowed him to lead his team of lawyers, licensed paralegals and support staff efficiently while prioritizing and maximizing client outcomes.
Charles was appointed President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association from 2013-2014. Since 2014, Best Lawyers® International has consistently recognized him as a leader in the personal injury field. In 2014 he was awarded the LEXPERT Zenith Award for Leading Personal Injury Lawyer in Practice Excellence, in recognition of thought leadership and the setting of new standards for the Personal Injury Bar. In its annual publication, the Canadian Legal LEXPERT® Directory has listed Charles as being repeatedly recommended by his peers in the area of personal injury for the Toronto region.
Charles advocates for results that achieve maximum recovery of lifestyle for each one of their clients. The most rewarding thing about being a lawyer to Charles is helping restore dignity to victims who have lost almost everything and continue to connect with them through their recovery and rehabilitation journey. He believes in full-circle care and being there with his clients all the way through.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Occupier Liability
- Disability Matters
Honours and Awards of Distinction
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
- Past President, 2013
- Distinguished Service, 2017
- Best Lawyers® International
- Canada, Since 2014
- LEXPERT Zenith Award
- Leading Lawyer in Practice Excellence, Personal Injury, 2014, in recognition of thought leadership, and for setting new standards for the Personal Injury Bar.
- Canadian Legal LEXPERT® Directory
- Annual comprehensive guide identifying leading lawyers across Canada. Peer- recognition for the Personal Injury area of practice in Toronto, Ontario.
- “Most Frequently Recommended”, 2021
- “Consistently Recommended”, Personal Injury, 2016 – 2019
- “Repeated Recommended”, Personal Injury, 2011 – 2015
- Annual comprehensive guide identifying leading lawyers across Canada. Peer- recognition for the Personal Injury area of practice in Toronto, Ontario.
Professional Associations, Memberships & Volunteering
- The Advocates’ Society, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, Member
- Ontario Bar Association, Member
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Past President
- Brain Injury Association of Toronto, Director, 1998 – 2001
- Neurological Rehabilitation Institute, Advisory Board
- Louise Russo W.A.V.E., Board of Directors, Volunteer
- Canadian Caucus of the American Association of Justice, Educational Chair
Notable Cases
Armstrong v. Royal Victoria Hospital, 2018 ONSC 2439
Charles was instrumental in a precedent-setting Court of Appeal ruling, where the procedure of partial Summary Judgement was applied.
