Christopher Schnarr is a founding partner in Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP.

Areas of Practice & Experience:

Chris is a tenacious and practical litigator with expertise focused on insurance law, acting for both insurers and policyholders. Chris has developed a recognized expertise in the area of first party insurance claims and in particular Statutory Accident Benefits. Another focus of Chris’ practice is product liability. Experienced in trials and arbitrations, Chris enjoys working on large, complicated files that usually involve serious personal injury. He has a specific interest in assessing and litigating large damage claims whether on behalf of insurers, commercial clients or individuals.

Chris has established a reputation with his clients for being a leading expert in his field. He brings value to his clients by effectively resolving disputes when possible and litigating disputes when necessary. Chris has a specific expertise in claims involving: (a) the definition of “accident”; (b) out of province insurers; (c) chronic pain; (d) brain injuries; and (e) allegations of bad faith.

"My clients usually find themselves embroiled in disputes that are never run-of-the-mill. With almost continuous regulatory changes, I enjoy putting my clients in the best position to win."

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Education:

• LL.B., University of Toronto, 1992
• B.A., Carlton University, 1988
• Called to the Bar in Ontario, 1994

Associations:

• Canadian Defence Lawyers Association
• University of Toronto Law Alumni Association (Executive Member)