Brian Cameron
Brian Cameron joined Oatley Vigmond in 1999 after obtaining his law degree from Western University. Beginning his journey in an articling position, fresh out of law school, the first case he argued in court was a small claim’s trial for the firm’s then-senior partner, who was suing a dry cleaner who’d lost three of his dress shirts. Brian won that action for $285 plus costs, and has been with the OV team ever since. He became a partner in 2008.
Brian’s first career was as a professional musician in a rock band. Raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Brian picked up the guitar at age 14 and eventually spent 10 years as a musician.
Brian’s priority is making his clients feel comfortable and partnering with them to work through their immediate needs. He has a gift for explaining complex legal concepts in ways that clients can easily grasp. Brian is dedicated to representing those who have sustained serious injuries, with a focus on motor vehicle collisions, boating accidents, occupiers’ liability claims and product liability issues. He has spoken at personal injury conferences around the country, notably before the Canadian Bar Association, the Advocates’ Society, the Canadian Defence Lawyers organization and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.
In 2008, Brian was named Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. He teaches the Personal Injury Advocacy course at Queen’s University Faculty of Law. Outside of work, he plays poker, watches football and reads a lot, mostly about history or physics.
Accomplishments
- Named by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association as the Outstanding Young Lawyer in May of 2008.
- Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation
- Listed in Best Lawyers
Professional Involvement
Due to the level of care and quality of service Brian provides his seriously injured clients, he was named “Outstanding Young Lawyer” by his peers in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association in May of 2008.
Brian has acted as co-counsel with James Vigmond on several cases at the appellate level in Ontario that have resulted in significant gains for Plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle collisions in Ontario. He has been an invited speaker at conferences involving the advancement of personal injury law, notably before the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association and the Advocates’ Society. He speaks to health care professionals about the changing nature of insurance in Ontario. Brian has previously been a co-editor for OTLA Notes and for The Litigator, publications on recent developments in the law published by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.
