Benchmark Litigation Canada’s Top 50 Trial Lawyers List 2026
Overview
LOLG is proud to announce that Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb and Crawford Smith have once again been ranked on the 2026 Benchmark Canada Top 50 Trial Lawyers list, with Rahool Agarwal being named for the first time.
The Top 50 Trial Lawyers list recognizes leading litigators known for their reputation as elite trial counsel. The rankings are based on feedback from clients and peers alike. The list can be accessed here.
People
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Clients rely on Jonathan to handle their most difficult problems. He “has our utmost trust on critical matters” (Chambers Canada 2023). “Jonathan Lisus is in a class of his own”, “He is one of the bes…
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Commentary from Chambers, Benchmark and our clients states that Matt — “… ranks among the market’s leading trial lawyers,” and “… is a prominent figure in Toronto's commercial litigation market. He is…
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Crawford is a smart and courageous courtroom advocate. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Crawford has been recognized as a leading litigation lawyer by Chambers Canada, Legal 50…
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Rahool brings a combination of creative thinking, meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy to each of his cases. His approach is practical and focused on achieving long-term strategic succ…
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