Zuber & Company LLP in Toronto

Zuber & Company LLP

Widely acclaimed legal team providing results-driven legal counsel across various practices that influence business success. Our steadfast commitment to client satisfaction and service not only defines our purpose but also propels our continuous growth. We foster robust relationships founded on a profound comprehension of each client's requirements, prompt responsiveness, and well-founded advice.

Featured Work

Michael Best

Partner

Call to Bar:

2004

Assistant

Joan Rajcoomar
416.362.5005 ext.272
jrajcoomar@zubco.com

Law Clerk

Patty Gismondi
416.362.5005 ext.269
pgismondi@zubco.com

Michael Best

Overview

Michael Best is an accomplished Partner specializing in litigation, with extensive trial experience in the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. His proficiency spans both jury and non-jury trials, covering a diverse range of litigation areas.

Distinguished for his representation of insurers and commercial entities, Michael offers strategic counsel to risk managers on various facets of general insurance and commercial liability. His expertise encompasses long-term care homes, tavern, motor vehicle, coverage, construction, property and casualty, as well as occupier and social host liability.

Having clerked for the Honourable Justice Maurice A. Hartnett III of the Delaware Supreme Court, Michael is uniquely positioned with a wealth of legal insights. He is also licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, further expanding his jurisdictional reach.

Residing in the Beach with his wife and daughter, Michael is also completely fluent in Spanish, adding linguistic versatility to his skill set. In his leisure moments, Michael finds joy in travelling and cheering for the Boston Red Sox.

For a comprehensive overview of Michael’s impactful contributions as litigation counsel, please refer to the Notable Matters listing, a testament to his ability to engage in the legal arena when required.

Notable Matters:

  • Pugliese v. Chartwell, 2024 ONSC 1135 (CanLII)
  • Chambers v. Remnant Tabernacle, 2022 ONSC 1482 (CanLII)
  • Girao v. Cunningham, 2020 ONCA 260 (CanLII)
  • Avila v. Couto, 2019 ONSC 400 (CanLII)
  • Avila v. Couto, 2019 ONSC 1789 (CanLII)
  • Girao v. Cunningham, 2017 ONSC 811 (CanLII)
  • Girao v. Cunningham, 2017 ONSC 2452 (CanLII)
  • Ollivierre v Thomasi, 2016 ONSC 1727 (CanLII)
  • Berfi v. Muthusamy, 2015 ONSC 981 (CanLII)
  • Perez v. Pinto, 2013 ONSC 1243 (CanLII)
  • Coachman Insurance Company v. Lombard Canada, 2012 ONSC 5767 (CanLII)
  • Butts v. Smith/Coachman/Franklin, 2012 ONSC 3762 (CanLiII)
  • Coachman v. Lombard, 2011 ONSC 1655 (CanLII)
  • Hyatt v. Brihante, 2011 ONSC 4480 (CanLII)
  • Shubaly and Akervall v. Coachman Insurance, 2010 ONSC 1260 (CanLII)
  • Burhoe v. Mohammed, 2009 CanLII 28201 (ON SC)
  • Medley v. Young, 2009 CarswellOnt 8974 (ON SC)
  • Coachman Insurance Company v. Lombard Canada, 2009 CarswellOnt 347, 2009 ONCA 80 (ON CA)
  • Coachman v. Lombard, 2008 CarswellOnt 8511 (ON SC)