Michael Hodgins

Mike comes from a family of nurses, who helped foster his desire to help people who have been injured. It was in law school that Mike developed a passion for advocacy and was active in competitive mooting. He competed in the Bertha W. Wilson constitutional law moot and won the top oralist award in Windsor Law’s Thomas G. Zuber moot. Mike also received awards for his academic performance in constitutional and contract law and later worked as a teaching and research assistant in these fields. Mike began applying his academic and advocacy skills to helping the vulnerable early on in his legal career, volunteering as a student with Windsor Law’s Community Legal Aid program where he fought for the rights of those who could not afford legal representation elsewhere.

Mike has appeared in front of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Licensing and Appeal Tribunal, Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, and Small Claims Court. With the team at MD Lawyers, Mike’s practice includes medical negligence, nursing home negligence, occupier’s liability, and motor vehicle collisions. Mike prides himself on taking an approach that thoughtfully considers all of the relevant legal issues early on, which allows him to develop a plan of action focused on getting the best results for our clients. When dealing with an injured person the first question he asks is “how would I want my own loved one to be treated by their lawyer in this situation?” and acts accordingly.

Mike is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (“OTLA”), which is comprised of personal injury lawyers across Ontario who advance the rights of injured litigants. He is currently chair of the medical malpractice section of OTLA. He is also a member of the Young Advocates Standing Committee within the Advocates Society, a professional organization comprised of litigators across Canada that promotes the development and success of advocates across the country. Michael also volunteers with Pro Bono Ontario, providing legal assistance to individuals who need help but cannot afford a lawyer. He also volunteers locally with London Lawyers Feed the Hungry and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ontario.

When not in the office or volunteering, Mike enjoys reading, especially historical fiction, and hanging out with his partner and their dog, Poppy. Mike is also an avid sports fan who expects a Stanley Cup parade in Toronto any day now and a highly enthusiastic (but only moderately skilled) jeopardy player.