Larry P. Reimer

Partner
P: 416-593-3997
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  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, 1997
  • J.D., Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, 1995
  • B.A., (Honours) History, University of Winnipeg, 1992
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 Overview

Regularly sought out by corporate bodies and insurers to handle and defuse complex and sensitive disputes, Larry Reimer is one of Blaney McMurtry’s established partners. Concentrating in areas of challenging property, casualty and commercial litigation, Larry has particular expertise in sports law, product liability, environmental and construction claims, and sensitive matters, including sexual abuse and harassment, involving public and private associations.

With over 25 years of litigation experience before all levels of Ontario courts and the Federal Court of Appeal, respected by his peers, trusted and demanded by clients, Larry has a unique ability to grasp the most intricate problems, identify and simplify issues, and persuade opponents and courts alike. Larry has successfully tried a significant range of cases including those relating to personal injury, product liability, occupiers' liability, real estate, governmental liability, police conduct, breach of contract, civil conspiracy, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He further regularly handles claims relating to environmental contamination, industrial accidents, fire loss, and E&O in a variety of fields including healthcare and others.

Larry is the Chair of the firm’s Insurance Practice Group. He has also served as a member of Blaney McMurtry’s Executive Committee and as Chair of the Blaneys Evolve Committee, an internal team focused on Process Improvement and Project Management initiatives.

Larry plays a unique and important role in the firm’s two insurance affiliations by serving as Blaney McMurtry’s contact partner for both the Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) network as well as the Insurance Law Global (ILG) network. In this role he works to connect our clients to excellent firms and lawyers in other jurisdictions, to co-ordinate workflow, and to facilitate speaking engagements, seminars and other events.

 Education
  • J.D., Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, 1995
  • B.A., (Honours) History, University of Winnipeg, 1992
 Practice Areas  Called to the Bar
  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, 1997
 Assistant  Experience
  • Drummond v. Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, 2019 ONCA 447 -

    Successfully overturned reverse summary judgment decision at Ontario's Court of Appeal.

  • Defence counsel on year-long airline bribery and civil conspiracy trial of Aviaco v. Boeing

  • Class action experience in pursuit and defence of claims under Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act

  • Litigation counsel for commercial matters in energy and other sectors

  • Numerous successful judgments in favour of public figures and authorities

  • Defence counsel and advisor to travel industry clientele on sensitive out of jurisdiction incidents, claims and class actions

  • Defence counsel and advisor to insurance and commercial clients in relation to environmental claims, including air, noise and fuel contamination

  • Defence counsel and advisor to sports organizations on risk, personal injury and civil claims

  • Subrogating counsel and defence counsel in design and construction defect claims, involving various manufacturing, energy and heavy industry clients

  • Defence counsel to restaurants and taverns on assault and other occupier-based claims

  • Subrogating counsel and defence counsel in claims involving property loss by fire, water and other causes

  • Defence counsel in claims arising from a variety of professional endeavours, including pharmacists, nurses and veterinarians

  • Defence counsel to owners and occupiers on complex injury claims

  • Defence counsel to public authorities and police forces in relation to wrongful arrest, assault, malicious prosecution and Charter breach claims

 Recognition

Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada 2025 for Insurance Law 
  • Rated by Lexpert® Canadian Legal Directory as a Leading Practitioner (Repeatedly Recommended) in Commercial Insurance Litigation
 Speaking  Publications
 News
 Memberships

Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Ontario Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section
  • Canadian Defense Lawyers

 Designations

Designations

  • Yellow Belt Certification in Legal Lean Sigma and Project Management, 2016

2024 Lexpert Ranked Lawyer

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