Joe Gaynor

Joe is a lawyer in Siskinds’ personal injury law group. Before joining Siskinds, Joe summered and articled at a leading Toronto litigation firm. He gained in-depth experience in the area of personal injury law and developed a strong interest in advocating on behalf of injured individuals.

Joe has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, The Ontario Divisional Court, the License Appeal Tribunal, and the Social Security Tribunal of Canada.

Joe earned a BBA in Finance from Acadia University in Nova Scotia and a Law Degree from Western University. In addition to his academics, Joe played hockey in the Ontario Hockey League and participated at the varsity level during his studies at Acadia.

Before entering law school, Joe worked for a provincially funded organization as an employment facilitator, assisting individuals in receipt of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support.

Joe is motivated by helping his clients obtain fair compensation to maximize their quality of life following an injury.

In his spare time, Joe enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three daughters. In addition, he remains physically active, volunteers, and maintains close ties to Huron and Perth Counties.

Empathy and compassion
Joe Gaynor is an awesome lawyer. He ticks all the boxes of what an outstanding lawyer should be. With empathy and compassion he made the decisions that were right for me. Thanks. All the best to you and your team in the future. - D.C.

Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association
Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association

Joe Gaynor has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers™: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 and 2025.

• 2025 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recovery
• Three common misconceptions about motor vehicle injury cases in Ontario
• Understanding subrogation in Ontario personal injury cases: OHIP’s role in settlements
• The case for punitive damages
• Another large increase: Statutory deductibles and thresholds 2024 – A legislated barrier to full recovery
• Hit-and-run accidents in Ontario: Your insurance rights and protections explained
• What you need to know about 2023 statutory deductibles and thresholds
• My dog bit somebody… am I liable?
• Moore v. 7595611 Canada Corp. – What is a life worth?
• Damages for senior plaintiffs—the Golden Years Doctrine
• Notice periods – What you need to know if you have been injured as a result of snow and ice
• Excluded benefits – General exclusions under Ontario’s no-fault accident benefits regime
• Examination for discovery to proceed via video-conference
• Statutory deductibles and thresholds: A legislated barrier to full reimbursement