WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

At Beyond Law, we believe that the best path to success in litigation is along a road travelled together. That’s why we promise to not only provide great service, but to stand by your side every step of the way.

WHY BEYOND LAW

Litigation is personal. The service you receive should be no different. At Beyond Law we aim to deliver an experience where the process is tended to with the same level of care as getting you a great result.

Our firm is built on the following core values:

RESPECT

Your case is important to you. We firmly believe that if we aren’t respecting your case, we aren’t respecting you. We promise to devote the time, energy, and attention that both you and your case deserve.

TRUST

The foundation of a successful lawyer-client relationship is trust. We aim to build trust through honesty, decency, and keeping our word – not through commercials, billboards, or catchy jingles.

ACCESSIBILITY

Many law firms take a team approach to their files, which really just means you will speak with someone other than your lawyer. We refuse to practice this way. The lawyer you hire is the lawyer you’ll get, from start to finish.

TRANSPARENCY

Litigation can be full of surprises. Your lawyer shouldn’t. Our approach is fully transparent – from how we operate, to how we manage your file, to how we charge you. Now isn’t that a pleasant surprise?

EMPOWERMENT

Knowledge is power. We’ll help you get there by making things understandable and accessible. You’ll be able to ask tough questions, be confident in your decisions, and feel a sense of control as we put you in the driver’s seat.

As our client we promise you that we will honour these values in our delivery of services. If at any time you feel we are falling short then please let us know.

OUR SERVICES

We offer the following services to the public. Please contact us to obtain more information and to discuss your potential claim.

Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

Accident Benefits Claims

Wrongful Death Claims

Disability Insurance Claims

Life Insurance Claims

Occupiers’ Liability Claims

Municipal Claims

Daycare Negligence

LONG-TERM CARE Home Negligence

Medical Malpractice

Insurance Brokers’ Negligence

Recreational and Sports Injuries

Cyberbully and Bullying

Product Liability

Invasion of Privacy

Class Actions and Mass Torts

Find Out More

We not only strive to provide exceptional service to the public, but to our profession as well. We are proud to offer our legal services to other lawyers on complex matters including:

Motions (including summary judgment)

Examinations for discovery

Arbitrations

LAT hearings

WSIAT Hearings

Appeals

Case Strategy and Consulting

Trial Counsel

Letters of Opinion

Legal Research and Writing

In addition to these services we gladly accept client referrals from other lawyers. For us, it’s about building relationships and building trust. We understand that when we accept a referral we not only put our own reputation on the line, but that of the referring lawyer as well. That’s why we take our obligations seriously. We will go above and beyond to provide the kind of service that reflects well upon you as the referring lawyer.

WHO WE ARE

Kate Mazzucco

Partner

—
Direct: 416.287.0199
Mobile: 416.892.4485
E-mail: kate@beyond.law

Kate is a founding partner of Beyond Law. Before starting Beyond Law, Kate was a partner at one of Canada’s top ranked personal injury firms. Her practice focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, disability insurance, product liability, medical malpractice, and long-term care home negligence claims. Kate was selected for inclusion in the 2021 and 2022 editions of “Best Lawyers in Canada” in the fields of insurance litigation (2021 and 2022) and personal injury litigation (2022). Kate’s “Best Lawyers” profile may be found here.

Kate is sought after as a speaker on a wide range of topics, providing continuing professional development for the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association, Osgoode Professional Development, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She participated as a panelist in the Law Society of Ontario’s Justicia Project, which is an initiative designed to support the retention and advancement of women lawyers in private practice. Kate was also involved in the development of the civil litigation curriculum for Ryerson University’s Law Practice Program. Kate is frequently called upon to provide commentary to the legal community and media. Kate has been featured in Law Times, The Lawyers Weekly and Canadian Lawyer Magazine articles. She has appeared as a guest on the radio show “What She Said” and the Disability Channel. Recently, she has appeared on both The National and CTV’s Your Morning to discuss class action and mass tort litigation being handled by Beyond Law.

Kate has volunteered with the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) since 2015. In recent years, she has acted as the chair of the BIST Heroes 5k Committee. Last year, she received the BIST Ambassador of the Year award.

Kate obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and her law degree from the University of Western Ontario. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Before becoming a lawyer, Kate witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of a personal injury incident when someone very close to her was seriously injured in a car accident. The toll it took on Kate and her family was enormous, but it also provided Kate with insight into the importance of having skilled, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate legal counsel. She gained an appreciation for the significant role a lawyer can play, not only in obtaining fair compensation for their clients, but in assisting their clients in their recovery.

Josh Nisker

Partner

—
Direct: 416.284.9963
Mobile: 416.616.7170
E-mail: josh@beyond.law

Josh completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario, where he graduated with distinction and placed in the top 5% of his graduating class. After being called to the Bar in 2007, Josh pursued graduate legal studies at the University of Cambridge, England, where he obtained his Master of Law (LL.M.) on a Cambridge Commonwealth Trust scholarship. Before founding Beyond Law Josh was a partner at one of Canada’s top-ranked personal injury law firms.

Josh takes a methodical yet practical approach to cases. While recognizing that settlement is often the preferred resolution for his clients, he has taken cases to arbitration and trial where necessary. Josh has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Josh’s notable cases include G.C. v. Jugenburg, 2021 ONSC 3119, Sopher v. Primmum, FSCO A15-001693, Mamado v. Fridson, 2016 ONSC 4080, McMillan v. Adeite, 2016 ONSC 3918, Marcus v. TTC, FSCO P14-00005, and Evtropova v. Minister of Education, 2015 ONSC 3321, which involved the tragic death of two-year-old Eva Ravikovich at an illegally-run daycare in Vaughan.

In addition to serving his clients, Josh is actively involved in Toronto’s legal community. He is a past executive member of the Insurance Law Group of the Ontario Bar Association and has sat on various working groups that involved making submissions to the Law Society of Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario. Josh has presented as a guest speaker for the Law Society of Ontario, the Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law (Lakehead University), and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in the areas of personal injury law, negotiations, and the business of law. He has also published in a wide range of areas including personal injury law, privacy law, criminal justice, and Shakespeare. His articles have been taught at universities in both Canada and the United States. Josh was also involved in developing the civil litigation course for Ryerson University’s Law Practice Program. Currently, Josh provides guidance and mentorship to other lawyers as a volunteer coach with the Law Society of Ontario’s Coach and Advisor Network.

Josh was recently recognized by Lexpert as one of Canada’s “Leading Lawyers to Watch” in the field of personal injury litigation. He has also been selected for inclusion in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 editions of “Best Lawyers in Canada” in the field of personal injury litigation. Josh’s “Best Lawyers” profile may be found here.

HOW WE GET PAID

We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not get paid until and unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you. Our fee model is designed to alleviate the financial hardship and stress experienced by our clients, many of whom are unable to work due to illness or injury. We believe that access to justice should not be determined by a person’s financial circumstances, or their ability to pay, but the merits of their case.

CONTACT

Kate Mazzucco

Direct: 416.287.0199
Mobile: 416.892.4485
E-mail: kate@beyond.law

Josh Nisker

Direct: 416.284.9963
Mobile: 416.616.7170
E-mail: josh@beyond.law

Our Office

Beyond Law LLP
67 Yonge Street, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1J8

Main: 416.613.1225
Fax: 647.243.2852
E-mail: info@beyond.law

We are conveniently located in downtown Toronto, just blocks from Union Station. There are numerous parking lots in the area as well. If you are unable to travel to our office, we would be pleased to come to you.