BIOGRAPHY
Michelle Vinitsky is a practical and responsive litigator with a dual focus on insurance defence and subrogation. Known for her direct communication style and detail-oriented case management, Michelle provides timely, transparent, and tailored advice to clients at every stage of litigation.
Her insurance defence practice includes motor vehicle accident claims, slip-and-fall incidents, and other personal injury matters. In her subrogation work, she represents insurers in claims involving fire losses, flooding, and construction deficiencies—cases that demand nuanced legal analysis and a strategic mindset. Michelle thrives in this space, combining creative legal thinking with a commitment to efficient, results-driven advocacy.
Michelle discovered her passion for litigation through a compelling insurance law course in law school. She continues to enjoy the writing and research aspects of her work, especially factum development and complex argumentation.
Notable moments in her practice include a Small Claims Court trial early in her career, where she cross-examined police witnesses and secured a dismissal, and acting as second chair on a Superior Court trial also resulting in a successful dismissal.
Michelle is an active member of Canadian Defence Lawyers and The Advocates’ Society and participates in ongoing CPD and legal education. She is eager to expand her volunteer efforts within the legal community.
Outside the office, Michelle finds balance through creative pursuits like landscape painting and drawing, and she’s a lifelong piano player. She also stays active through fitness and enjoys travel.