63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Insurance Lawyers in Waterloo, ON: 2026 rankings
45 insurance lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Waterloo: Burn Tucker Lachaîne P.C. | Injury and Disability Lawyers, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
- 4
Open 24 hours (per Google): Lalande Personal Injury & Long-Term Disability Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: JSM Law, 574 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Waterloo insurance lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated law firms.
Top 10 insurance lawyers in Waterloo at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burn Tucker Lachaîne P.C. | Injury and Disability Lawyers | 63 | 5.0★ (36) | Waterloo | — | Top score |
| 2 | Virani Law | 61 | 4.5★ (36) | Guelph, 25 km away | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Deutschmann de Koning Law | 59 | 4.8★ (120) | Kitchener, 6 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lalande Personal Injury & Long-Term Disability Lawyers | 59 | 4.9★ (290) | Hamilton, 57 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | Preszler Injury Lawyers | 57 | 5.0★ (76) | Hamilton, 57 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers | 55 | 5.0★ (44) | Burlington, 59 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Dietrich Law Office | 55 | 4.7★ (90) | Kitchener, 3 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers | Hamilton | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Hamilton, 57 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Virk Personal Injury Lawyers | 55 | 4.8★ (94) | Hamilton, 57 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers | Mississauga | 54 | 5.0★ (46) | Mississauga, 72 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 45 insurance lawyers in Waterloo, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
#2 Virani Law
Based in Guelph, 25 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 6 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 59 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 72 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 JSM Law
Based in Mississauga, 73 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 574 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 67 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 76 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance agency”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 27 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 72 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 66 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 62 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 381 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Khanna Kokila
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 57 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 77 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 67 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 45 insurance lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Preszler Injury Lawyers | 50 | 4.3★ (13) | 80 km |
| 27 | DWA Law | 49 | 4.7★ (41) | 57 km |
| 28 | Virk Personal Injury Lawyers | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 51 km |
| 29 | Deutschmann de Koning Law | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 km |
| 30 | Michael's Law Firm | 48 | 4.4★ (31) | 57 km |
| 31 | Goodman Elbassiouni LLP | 48 | 4.3★ (128) | 79 km |
| 32 | Srebrolow Lebowitz Spadafora | 48 | 4.6★ (58) | 79 km |
| 33 | Law365 Professional Corporation | 48 | 5.0★ (11) | 74 km |
| 34 | Edwards Pollard LLP | 47 | 5.0★ (18) | 67 km |
| 35 | Manjit Singh Virk Lawyer O/a M.S. Virk Law Office & Associates | 47 | 4.6★ (28) | 69 km |
| 36 | Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP | Employment Lawyer | 47 | 4.8★ (23) | 72 km |
| 37 | Affinity Law | 47 | 5.0★ (17) | 72 km |
| 38 | HIMPRO Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability Lawyers | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 57 km |
| 39 | Fosters Law LLP | 47 | 4.8★ (23) | 80 km |
| 40 | GUZZO BIANCHI LEUNG VISKOVIC LLP | 46 | 4.5★ (26) | 77 km |
| 41 | Flaherty Law | 46 | 4.2★ (9) | 56 km |
| 42 | Babar Law Firm Professional Corporation | 46 | 4.5★ (11) | 62 km |
| 43 | Wallace Smith LLP | 44 | 4.5★ (8) | 80 km |
| 44 | Kasi Law Firm | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 80 km |
| 45 | FABIO GAZZOLA, Barrister & Solicitor | 44 | 2.8★ (9) | 69 km |
Also serving Waterloo
20 more insurance lawyers within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Law | 79 km | |
| Canadian Specialty Underwriting | 42 km | |
| Clarke Personal Injury Lawyers Mississauga | 72 km | |
| DIAKIW LAW | 22 km | |
| Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP | 23 km | |
| Hundal Law Chambers | 5.0★ (2) | 65 km |
| John Watson | 5.0★ (2) | 79 km |
| Preszler Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (2) | 60 km |
| Rohan Haté Litigation Lawyers | 73 km | |
| Ross Nicholson | 5.0★ (1) | 79 km |
| Roth Professional Corporation | 39 km | |
| Sarah Kirshin-Neilans | 79 km | |
| Scardicchio Law Office Professional Corporation Oakville Criminal Lawyers & Personal Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (1) | 68 km |
| Scott Smith | 4.0★ (1) | 79 km |
| Spencer Ball, Barrister & Solicitor | 79 km | |
| Spencer Nicholson | 79 km | |
| Sutherland Kelly LLP | 5.0★ (1) | 23 km |
| Thomas & Watson Personal Injury Law | 58 km | |
| Virk Personal Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (2) | 67 km |
| Virk Personal Injury Lawyers | 60 km |
How we ranked Waterloo insurance lawyers
We scored 45 Waterloo insurance lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waterloo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an insurance lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many insurance law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents policyholders, insurers or both, and how often it handles your type of policy.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an insurance lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent policyholders or insurance companies?
- How is your fee calculated if the claim settles?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Insurance lawyers in Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Which insurance lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Waterloo?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked insurance lawyer in Waterloo, ON is Burn Tucker Lachaîne P.C. | Injury and Disability Lawyers with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. Virani Law (#2) and Deutschmann de Koning Law (#3) follow. We ranked 45 insurance lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many insurance lawyers are there in Waterloo?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 45 insurance lawyers serving Waterloo, ON. 1 of them is based in Waterloo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 80 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which insurance lawyers in Waterloo are open 24/7?
9 ranked insurance lawyers in Waterloo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lalande Personal Injury & Long-Term Disability Lawyers (#4), Preszler Injury Lawyers (#5) and Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which insurance lawyers in Waterloo work on weekends?
16 of 45 ranked insurance lawyers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Deutschmann de Koning Law (#3), Lalande Personal Injury & Long-Term Disability Lawyers (#4) and Preszler Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Waterloo insurance lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated insurance lawyers in Waterloo is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. JSM Law has the most, 574 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank insurance lawyers?
Each insurance lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do insurance lawyers outside Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Waterloo city centre, our service radius for insurance lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can insurance lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do insurance lawyers in Waterloo, ON charge?
Lawyers for policyholders often work on contingency or a mix of hourly and contingency fees; lawyers defending insurers bill hourly. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
What can I do if my insurer denies or underpays a claim?
Ask for the decision in writing, use the insurer’s internal complaint process, and note any limitation period; each province has an insurance regulator or ombudservice. A lawyer can advise whether to sue and by when. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of insurance lawyers in Waterloo, ON ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Waterloo?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Waterloo
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 45 insurance lawyers serving Waterloo.
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