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David Zarek, Insurance Attorney in the United States

focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

Dedicated insurance attorney.

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David Zarek is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

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Toronto, ONTARIO
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Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Toronto (Canada) (2023).

About David Zarek: David Zarek is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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.

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 Zarek — insurance lawyer in the U.S.

David Zarek is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

David was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017 the in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation.

David was called to the bar in 1985. His legal career has been spent primarily representing property and casualty insurers in all matters relating to these areas of insurance law.

David's areas of expertise include all tort claims, special investigation work, commercial general liability work, product liability litigation, coverage opinions and accident benefit work at all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada.

David also regularly appears before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario at arbitrations and appeals.

He was one of the founding members of this firm which began in 1997.

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David was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017 the in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David was called to the bar in 1985. His legal career has been spent primarily representing property and casualty insurers in all matters relating to these areas of insurance law. David's areas of expertise include all tort claims, special…

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • Ontario, The Law Soc

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

David has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Toronto (Canada)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Toronto (Canada)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Toronto (Canada) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Toronto (Canada) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).

Locations

David Zarek's office in Toronto

David's primary office is at 480 University Avenue, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

480 University Avenue, Suite 900

Toronto, Ontario

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Zarek — 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 Zarek

  • 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.