Dyer Brown LLP

PARTNER

Jacqueline

Fortner

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Queen Mary, University of London – 2012

Master of Arts (M.A.)

University of Toronto – 2010

Bachelor of Arts (B.A., hons.)

University of Toronto – 2008

Contact

✉ jfortner@dyerbrownlaw.com

✆ +1 519.673.1100 Ext. 239

🖷 519.679.6108

THE NARRATIVE

Professional Experience

Jacqueline joined Dyer Brown after practicing at a well-respected full-service firm in London where she gained broad litigation experience in the areas of motor vehicle claims, subrogation, health law, and occupiers’ liability. Jacqueline was called to the bar in 2016, receiving her J.D. from Western University.
Jacqueline is an active member of the Middlesex Law Association and serves on the Board of Directors. She is involved in the London community, serving on the Board of Investing in Children. She has previously chaired the Ontario Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Southwest Division and has chaired continuing legal education programming for the Middlesex Law Association.
CORE FOCUS

Practice Areas

Insurance Claims Defence

Defending insurers and their insureds in personal injury, property damage, and coverage disputes, with deep expertise in Ontario’s insurance defence landscape.

Asset Protection

Protecting clients’ assets through proactive planning, dispute resolution, and strategic litigation in matters involving property, corporate interests, and personal wealth.

Strategic Litigation

Providing comprehensive litigation strategy across complex multi-party disputes, employing negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy to achieve optimal client outcomes.

ACCOLADES

Industry Recognition

01.

Chambers Canada

Band 1 Practitioner in Family Law & Private Wealth (2018–2024)

02.

Expert Listed

Consistently Recommended for Matrimonial & Family Law Litigation

03.

Best Lawyers

Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Family Law in Toronto (2022)

Academic Credentials

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law

B.A. Honours (History & Political Science)

McGill University, First Class Honours

Professional Admissions

 

✓ Law Society of Ontario

✓ Canadian Bar Association

✓ Advocates’ Society

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