Freda Vanopoulos

Freda is an Associate at Ross & McBride LLP, practising in the Personal Injury Group.
 
She obtained her B.A. (Hons.) in History and Political Science from McMaster University and received her Bachelor of Laws, LL.B from the Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor. Freda was called to the Bar in June 2010.
 
During her studies, Freda was involved in a variety of volunteer and professional activities promoting access to justice. She was a volunteer case worker at Community Legal Aid of Windsor and worked as a summer law student with Hamilton Mountain Legal Services. Freda has also done extensive volunteer work with the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Amnesty International.
 
Freda articled with Ross & McBride and during that time gained extensive experience in personal injury litigation. Freda has also developed court experience, arguing motions before the Superior Court of Justice and conducting trials as a Municipal Prosecutor for Norfolk County.
 
Freda is committed to advocating for individuals and their families who have suffered serious personal injuries.

Areas of Expertise

• Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Statutory accident benefits claims
• Long-term disability insurance claims
• Defective product injuries
• Slip and fall accidents
• Occupiers’ liability
• CPP disability claims

Organizations and Activities

• Law Society of Upper Canada, Admitted
• Hamilton Law Association, Member
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Member
• Hamilton Medical-Legal Society, Member
• The Advocates Society, Member
• Umbrella Family and Child Centers of Hamilton Board Member