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Gluckstein Lawyers

Charles Gluckstein

Managing Partner

Charles Gluckstein, Managing Partner at Gluckstein Lawyers, is a recognized leader in personal injury law and a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1999, his expertise spans medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle claims, occupier’s liability, and product liability. Charles is celebrated for his innovative use of legal technology to provide efficient, client-focused services while maintaining the highest standard of care. Deeply committed to the medical and disability communities, he strives to restore dignity and lifestyle for his clients, guiding them through recovery with compassion, integrity, and accountability. His leadership embodies excellence and full-circle care.

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Charles Gluckstein

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For over 60 years, Gluckstein Lawyers has remained steadfast in our mission to prioritize our clients’ needs. We understand that our personal injury clients often face life’s most challenging moments, marked by fear, anger, and overwhelm. In these difficult times, our team of experienced and compassionate lawyers is dedicated to guiding and empowering them to rediscover their best selves after experiencing a catastrophic injury. We pride ourselves on being more than just legal representatives; we walk alongside our clients as their advocates throughout their legal journeys and beyond, truly exemplifying our commitment to full-circle care. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Ten Personal Injury Firms, our award-winning team is known for handling complex cases with trusted expertise and a trauma-informed approach. Through strategic partnerships with experienced personal injury lawyers across Ontario, our firm has grown, enabling us to bring extensive experience to a wide variety of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, birth injuries, sexual abuse, class actions, medical malpractice, and long-term disability claims. Our dedication to excellence and advocacy extends well beyond the courtroom; we understand that personal injury cases are about more than just financial compensation − they are about fostering accountability and driving positive change in our communities.

Richard Halpern

Senior Counsel

Richard Halpern is a senior lawyer with over 30 years of experience, exclusively representing injured individuals in medical negligence cases, with a particular focus on infants injured at or around birth. Renowned across Canada for his expertise in birth injury cases, Richard offers families insightful advice following a detailed review of medical records. His deep understanding of complex medical issues allows him to tackle the most challenging malpractice cases. A prolific writer and speaker, he has delivered over 90 presentations on obstetrics, newborn injuries, and trial strategies. Richard’s distinguished career has earned him numerous accolades and recognition in legal directories.

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Richard Halpern

M. Steven Rastin

Senior Counsel

Steve Rastin is a senior counsel with nearly 30 years of experience advocating for seriously injured clients and those seeking justice. Specializing in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, disability law, medical negligence, and class action/mass tort cases, Steve has argued at all levels of the court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Since joining Gluckstein Lawyers in 2021, he has led Rastin Gluckstein offices in central Ontario and serves as trial counsel across the province. An award-winning lawyer, Steve has achieved precedent-setting decisions and multimillion-dollar recoveries, while also dedicating his time to advancing legal education nationwide.

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M. Steven Rastin

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David Lackman

Senior Counsel

David Lackman graduated with honours from McGill University in 1978 and earned a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. Admitted to the California Bar in 1982 and the Law Society of Ontario in 1985, David has over 40 years of legal expertise. His practice focuses on complex personal injury, long-term disability, wrongful death claims, and criminal injuries compensation. Known for achieving outstanding results, he has taken on some of the nation’s largest corporations, including railway operators, earning a reputation as a highly skilled litigator in high-stakes cases.

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David Lackman

Pinta Maguire

Senior Counsel

Erin Ellis

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Jonathan Burton

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Linda O'Brien

Senior Counsel

With 30 years of dedicated practice, Linda is a seasoned personal injury lawyer who exclusively represents survivors of sexual abuse. Known for her compassionate yet unyielding approach, she has become a trusted advocate for clients facing some of the most sensitive and complex legal challenges. Linda is recognized for her legal acumen and trauma-informed care, and she has built a reputation for holding powerful institutions and individuals accountable. A respected voice in the field, she collaborates with survivor advocacy groups and educates victims on their rights. Above all, Linda ensures that survivors are heard, believed, and empowered every step of the way.

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Linda O'Brien

Jonathan Burton is a Senior Litigation Lawyer at Gluckstein Lawyers with over 18 years of experience in personal injury law. Jonathan specializes in insurance litigation, including personal injury, disability claims, occupier’s liability, medical malpractice, and product liability. After earning his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario in 2006, he joined the firm as an articling student and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Known for his compassion and dedication, Jonathan is committed to helping injured individuals and their families while delivering expert legal representation and exceptional client care.

Senior Litigation Lawyer

Jonathan Burton

Pinta is an experienced trial lawyer specializing in medical negligence. She advocates for plaintiffs facing birth injuries, surgical errors, and catastrophic brain injuries. Having previously served as defence counsel for physicians, Pinta leverages this unique dual perspective to strengthen her advocacy for injured patients in civil and regulatory proceedings. She also acts as counsel on select plaintiff-side class actions targeting systemic wrongdoing. A dedicated leader, Pinta serves on the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors and is a member of the Holland Group. Through compassionate, authoritative representation, she guides clients through their most challenging times, ensuring their voices are heard and rights protected.

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Pinta Maguire

Erin Ellis has over a decade of experience advocating for survivors of sexual and physical abuse, both recent and historical. She represents clients across Canada, seeking recognition and compensation for harm caused or enabled by individuals and institutions, including teachers, coaches, clergy, foster parents, and more. Erin earned her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007), joining the Ontario Bar in 2008. With a deep understanding of civil abuse litigation, Erin is highly compassionate and dedicated, providing client-centred representation and leveraging her expertise to support survivors with determination and care.

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