
David Lackman, Insurance Attorney in the United States
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior CounselatGluckstein Lawyers
Practicing insurance since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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David Lackman is a senior counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. David has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gluckstein Lawyers. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About David Lackman: David Lackman is a senior counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. David has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gluckstein Lawyers. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Insurance cases nationwide
David takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
David takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
David takes personal injury matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Lackman — insurance lawyer in the U.S.
David Lackman is a senior counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. David has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gluckstein Lawyers. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
David Lackman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, insurance litigation. David received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years. David practices at Gluckstein Lawyers in Toronto, ON.
How David handles insurance matters
David Lackman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, insurance litigation. David received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years. David practices at Gluckstein Lawyers in Toronto, ON.
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 1982
McGill University
B.A. · 1978
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Ontario
1985 · ACTIVE
California
1982 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
The Law Society of Upper Canada The Advocates' Society Canadian Bar Association Ontario Trial Lawyers Association California State Bar
membership
Locations
David Lackman's office in Toronto
David's primary office is at Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay Street, Suite 301, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gluckstein Lawyers
Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay Street, Suite 301
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
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Client reviews of David Lackman — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in your area.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire David Lackman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Lackman
How much does it cost to hire David for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside the area?
David evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside David's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new insurance clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.