Our People - Personal Injury Lawyers

Michael D. Smitiuch 

Mike obtained his law degree (LL.B.) from the University of Western Ontario. Mike also holds an Honours BA in Political Science from McMaster University.

His practice is dedicated exclusively to representing individuals and family members of those who have been seriously injured or killed.

Mike has lectured and written extensively for various legal conferences and publications, including the The Advocates’ Quarterly and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Mike is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Mike can be reached directly at, msmitiuch@smitiuchinjurylaw.com, 416-621-1551, Ext. 201

Sergio Grillone - Counsel to Smitiuch Injury Law

Sergio obtained his law degree (LL.B.) from the University of Western Ontario. He also holds a Master of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & History both from the University of Toronto.

Sergio has assisted lead counsel with aboriginal claims issues at the Federal Court of Canada. He has represented plaintiffs involved in motor vehicle collisions, statutory accident benefit claims, slip and fall matters, wrongful death actions and fire loss claims.

Sergio is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Canadian Bar Association, Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers Association, Canadian Italian Advocate Society and the Thomas More Lawyers Guild.

Peter Cho

Peter Cho joins the firm as an articling student to complete the required ten month articling training before being "called to the bar". He will be working directly for Michael Smitiuch.

Peter's post-secondary education began at the University of Toronto where he completed an HBA in Economics and Political Science. After completion of his undergraduate degree, he attended Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where he completed his Juris Doctor. During his three years at law school, he was a writer for the Osgoode Hall Newspaper, an Executive of the Korean Law Students Association, involved in the Osgoode Hall Law Union, and a member of Pro Bono Students Canada. Furthermore, he was a caseworker for Legal Aid Ontario; he volunteered at Parkdale and Rexdale Community Legal Services in Toronto, within the Social Assistance Violence and Health division.

Peter can be reached directly at, pcho@smitiuchinjurylaw.com , 416-621-1551, ext 204

Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson is the Accident Benefits Manager at Smitiuch Injury Law. Mr. Jackson is responsible for managing all Accident Benefit matters related to a case. He provides direction to junior Law Clerks within the firm and is responsible for working with rehabilitation professionals to insure our clients receive the best treatments available to assist in their recovery. He is also responsible for communication with the Managing Partner and other departments within the firm. Before joining Smitiuch Injury Law Chris was a Senior Accident Benefits Examiner and ADR Coordinator with a large insurance company.  He brings a wealth of experience to the firm including senior roles as a Rehabilitation Consultant, Director of Client Services (Plaintiff) and Vice-President at a Disability Management firm.

Mr. Jackson holds a Master of Divinity degree and a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) degree both from King's University College at The University of Western Ontario.

Chris is located in the Brantford and Toronto offices and can be reached directly at, cjackson@smitiuchinjurylaw.com , 519-754-1558 or 416-621-1551, Ext. 202

Samantha J. Scott

Samantha Scott is the Senior Litigation Law Clerk at Smitiuch Injury Law. Ms. Scott and her department are responsible for supporting all litigation cases at Smitiuch Injury Law. Her major responsibilities include document management, client communications and preparing for mediations and court trials. Since joining the firm, Ms. Scott has held progressively more senior positions. Prior to joining Smitiuch Injury Law Ms. Scott worked in the Litigation, Corporate and Real Estate law departments of a large Toronto law firm.

Ms. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario and a Law Clerk Diploma from Humber College. She is a member of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.

Samantha can be reached directly at, sjscott@smitiuchinjurylaw.com , 416-621-1551, Ext. 211.

Arthur P. Ryan

Arthur P. Ryan is the Litigation Coordinator at Smitiuch Injury Law. Mr. Ryan has extensive expertise in serious slip and fall incidents. He is responsible for case management, client liaison, trial and mediation preparation. In addition to his primary responsibilities within the Tort department, he is also a valuable resource to the Accident & Benefits and Marketing departments.

Mr. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from Ryerson University.

Arthur can be reached directly at, aryan@smitiuchinjurylaw.com, 416-621-1551, Ext. 205 or 519-754-1558.

Keith W. Smitiuch

Keith W. Smitiuch is the Operations Manager at Smitiuch Injury Law. He brings a wealth of skill in process planning, project management and information technology. Mr. Smitiuch is a liaison with clients and assists them throughout their case. He is also responsible for the firm's business development initiatives and the operations and administration of the Toronto and Brantford offices.

Mr. Smitiuch holds a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) from McMaster University.

Keith can be reached directly at, keithsmitiuch@smitiuchinjurylaw.com, 416-621-1551, Ext. 208 or 519-754-1558.