Jeremy Magence, Managing Partner

Jeremy is the managing partner of Bergel, Magence LLP. He was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1998, after graduating with a B.A. in 1992 from Yeshiva University and Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB) in 1996.

He is currently a member of the Law Society, Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Jeremy's practice is devoted to representing victims who have been injured in all types of accidents including accident benefits claims, motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, long-term disability claims, and products liability claims.

For over twenty-five years, Jeremy has been actively involved in numerous community organizations and charities. He sits on a number of Boards and chairs various programs. When not working or volunteering, Jeremy plays numerous sports including softball and basketball. As well he loves to learn Talmud and other Biblical studies with his children.

Lorne Climans, Lawyer

Lorne attended York University where he won the Book Prize Award for highest first year undergraduate marks.

He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1982, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1984.

Lorne has been practicing law with Bergel's firm since 1985. He practices primarily in the areas of personal injury and insurance law litigation. He also has extensive experience in criminal, family, business, real estate and estates law.

Chris Finlay, Lawyer

After completing his articles with an insurance defence firm, Chris joined Bergel, Magence LLP in 1998, when he was called to the bar.

Since then, Chris' practice has focused on plaintiff personal injury including slip and fall and motor vehicle accidents, product liability, professional negligence, civil assault and disability insurance litigation.

He also has extensive experience with Statutory Accident Benefits disputes at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).

Andrew Bergel, Partner

Andrew Bergel graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2001 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. Andrew completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario.

He practices in the areas of personal injury with a focus on Motor Vehicle Accident and Slip and Fall injuries and is a member of OTLA (Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association).

Andrew is a past RPS (rock, paper, scissors) Champion of the world.

Ilan Bergel, Partner

Ilan Bergel was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2005. He graduated from Concordia University with a B.A. in 2001 and from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2004.

He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association.

Ilan's practice is devoted to personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, product liability, and disability claims. 

Tanya Annarilli, Law Clerk

Tanya Annarilli has been with Bergel, Magence LLP since 1998.  She graduated with honours as a Law Clerk from Humber College in 2001.  She has extensive knowledge of the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule regulations and specializes in processing claims. Experienced in the Dispute Resolution Process, she represents accident victims at Mediations before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).

Tanya ensures that accident victims obtain all the benefits they are entitled to under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, regardless of fault and ensures they receive the best in health care.

Helen Bergel, Office Manager

Helen Bergel has been working in the practice for approximately 35 years as office manager and real estate assistant.

A teacher by profession, Helen has played an integral role in building Bergel, Magence LLP into the firm it is today.

Shawna Magence, Office Manager

Shawna is the office manager and bookkeeper for Bergel, Magence LLP.
She has been working with the firm since 1991 when she graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in Psychology. She is also a certified mediator.

A mother of four, Shawna feels that it is important to be involved. She therefore spends much of her free time volunteering for a variety of community based organizations. She is also proud to be the co-editor of the best selling cookbook “Gatherings”.

Karen Campbell, Law Clerk

Karen joins Bergel Magence LLP with over 7 years of experience as a Law Clerk in both insurance and corporate law. In addition to a having successfully completed her law clerk’s designation, Karen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Concordia University.

Karen specializes in processing Accident Benefits claims for accident victims. She ensures that their rights are protected and that they receive all the benefits entitled to them under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.

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