Michael Edward Giordano

Michael Giordano is a founding partner of Avanessy Giordano LLP. Prior to establishing his own practice, he was a partner of a prominent personal injury firm.

He completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa. Prior to law school, Michael studied English and Law & Society at York University.

From personal experience, Michael can empathize with those who are seriously injured or who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others and devotes his practice to helping families who have suffered such a loss. Read Michael’s story here .

Michael takes pride in skillfully advocating for his clients. His practice is focused on wrongful death cases, motorcycle accidents and serious injury litigation (brain and spine injuries, concussion and catastrophic impairments).

He has successfully argued numerous contested Motions and appeared as lead counsel for judge and jury trials in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He has also obtained notable decisions at the Financial Services Tribunal and the Licence Appeal Tribunal, the adjudicating body for Accident Benefit disputes.

Michael was the recipient of the Martin Wunder, Q.C. Outstanding New Lawyer Award in 2017. He also received the Urban Hero Award in 2015 in recognition of his contributions to the community. More recently, Michael received the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Distinguished Service Award in 2023. The Distinguished Service Award is awarded for long-standing dedicated service to furthering the goals of the organization. This is a peer-reviewed award that recognizes significant contributions and service with high distinction.