Christina Martin

Christina has experience in all areas of personal injury law. Her practice focuses on serious personal injury and fatality cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accidents, as well as insurance disputes.  Prior to joining Siskinds in 2017, she practiced insurance defence litigation. Having worked for the insurance industry, she now offers her clients valuable insight into the defence perspective.

Christina has successfully represented clients at all levels of Court in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the License Appeal Tribunal, the Ontario Social Benefits Tribunal, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. She is a passionate advocate, bringing expertise to each case, and is dedicated to achieving optimal results for her clients.

Christina endeavors to facilitate access to justice for her clients and their families. She strives to be accessible to her clients and their treatment providers, and fosters communication with her clients so that they may feel confident that they understand the litigation process and the strategy involved with their case.

Christina is a lifelong Londoner, and enjoys participating in and contributing to the London community through various charitable endeavours.

"If I didn't have Christina from Siskinds, I know I wouldn't be where I am today.", Regina provides a testimonial for Christina

Both genuine and kind but fierce and assertive when she needed to be.
When the need to hire a lawyer arises in your life, the process of choosing the right lawyer to represent you is arduous; from thinking ‘is this lawyer the right match for me’ to ‘who will fight the fight with me and for me’. Christina Martin was this person for me. She not only fought for me, but I also felt a sense of comfort and protection that she truly had my best interest at heart. She was both genuine and kind but fierce and assertive when she needed to be. If she felt there was a concern, she was honest and up front about it with me. Watching her represent me throughout my ordeal was nothing short of impressive, and it was a long and lengthy process. While the healing process is on-going, I have the means to continue with my therapies because of her. If you are looking for a lawyer, I would not hesitate to recommend Christina Martin to you. I cannot thank her enough for all the hard work she put into my case. - K.C.

We are beyond grateful
…We are beyond grateful to both her [Jill Terpstra] and yourself [Christina Martin] for all of your hard work!  We would not hesitate to recommend your firm. - C.H .& J.H."

Couldn’t be where I am today if it was not for you!
…I always tell people about Siskinds and what a great team especially Christina Martin were, as well as my adjuster, and rehab team. Couldn’t be where I am today if it was not for you! – R.X.

Honest and transparent through the legal process
Siskinds were instrumental in making sure I received a fair settlement to adequately support my medical needs. Despite my case not being an easy one, they did not shy away from taking me on. Siskinds is honest and transparent through the legal process. They will help ease some of your anxieties and take the lead, so you can focus on the important things in your life. - E.T.

They worked tirelessly and fought for me
What can I say about Christina and the Siskinds team?
They helped me tremendously throughout one of the most difficult times in my life. They worked tirelessly and fought for me; supported me and encouraged me.
I can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work and dedication to my case. I wish them all a lifetime of success and happiness and my endless thanks.
You guys are amazing. Thank you SO much! - S.O.

Went above and beyond in every aspect of my representation
My lawyer was Christina Martin, who went above and beyond in every aspect of my representation. Her exemplary performance and her willingness to push the envelope against my insurance company and seek fair compensation was truly remarkable. Our talks, between lawyer and client have always been informative and amenable. It is with much admiration of her work that I wish you to know that Christina took on an accident that was debilitating to me and difficult for my wife, then turned it into a solution that has now given us hope. In addition, her willingness to reduce her fee structure was truly unexpected and to me unheard of. This added act of altruism has made it possible for my wife and I to anticipate a degree of comfort in our remaining years.

I wish to commend Jill Terpstra who was extremely proficient in communicating up to date and complete information with both myself and Christina. She was clear and so patient when explaining any details that my wife or I needed as the case proceeded.

Finally, if you have a ‘Wall of Recognition’ these women should be prominently shown as notable figures in client representation for Siskinds. My hope is that both women receive due accolades for their diligence in this matter, on my behalf. It is because of them, you can rest assured that should I ever need legal services in the future, Siskinds will be my tried-and-true representative.

With sincerest appreciation - J.H. & S.H.

Law Society of Ontario, Member
Law Society of Ontario, Trustee (2016-2022)
Middlesex Law Association, Member
Ontario Bar Association, Member
Canadian Bar Association, Member
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton, Past President and Board Member

Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 and 2025.

• 2018 ONSC 23 (CanLII) | Jones v. I.F. Propco | CanLII
• 2023 CanLII 110934 (ON LAT) | Vajdec v The Co-operators General Insurance Company | CanLII
• Endorsement of Rady J. CV-18-1305 Kumari v.  Clark 04Feb22
• Endorsement of Grace J. CV-17-761 Melanson et al. v. Singh at al. 12Jul21

Law Society of Ontario, Member
Middlesex Law Association, Past Trustee
Children’s Health Foundation, Past Committee Member
Courthouse Rocks for London Lawyers Feeds the Hungry, Past Committee Member
Volunteer judge at student advocacy competitions at the University of Western Ontario
SARI Therapeutic Riding, Past Volunteer

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