Renée Vinett - Personal Injury Lawyer - Ontario

Renée Vinett

Managing Partner
As a former registered nurse, I know first-hand how serious injuries impact the lives of my clients and their families. These experiences have provided me with a unique combination of insight and skills to deliver caring and trusted advocacy for my clients.
HSH Recognized by Best Lawyers
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Lexpert Ranked 2026

Renee Vinett is the Managing Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and a fierce advocate for injured victims and their families. A registered nurse since 1985, she has spent the past 24 years working exclusively as a personal injury lawyer. As both a nurse and a lawyer, she bridges the gap between medical understanding and legal advocacy. Her nursing background gives her a unique ability to understand the medical challenges her clients face, while her decades of legal experience empower her to fight strategically and relentlessly for the compensation and care they need to rebuild their lives

Her nursing career focused on case management for catastrophic injuries. She coordinated complex care in the community, oversaw home modifications, and supported families in improving day-to-day functioning in the face of life-altering challenges. Renee’s direct experience informs her legal strategies, allowing her to address immediate medical needs and secure long-term improvements in her clients’ quality of life. This integrated approach sets her apart, ensuring each case benefits from both her legal and medical insight.

Since becoming a lawyer, Renee has established a reputation for her commitment to fighting for justice and never backing down when her clients’ futures are at stake. In the courtroom, she is recognized for her determination, thorough preparation, and relentless pursuit of the maximum recovery her clients deserve.

Recognized as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Lexpert-ranked, and listed in Best Lawyers Canada, Renee is respected by peers and recognized by opposing counsel for her tenacity and results-driven advocacy. Above all, she is driven by the same values that guided her nursing career: care, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of injured individuals and their families.

Renée Vinett's Team

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Christian Genova
Associate
Veronica Vandersteenen
Legal Assistant to Renée Vinett

Frequently Asked Question Videos

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How long will I receive compensation for after settling a case?
What should I do if I’ve been injured on someone else’s property?

Professional Success

Settlements and Verdicts

Past results are not predictive of future results and each situation is unique and requires individual and independent legal advice.
$2 Million*
15 year-old suffered spinal cord injury jumping in swimming pool

Client Testimonials

I would like to express my appreciation to Renée and say thank you for your work...
Gabriella H.

Thought Leadership

Personal, Industry and Community Activity

Education

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2002
LLB, York University, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2000
Nursing (Honours) cum laude, Middle Tennessee State University, 1985

Professional Associations and Memberships

Ontario Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Women’s Law Association of Ontario
College of Nurses of Ontario

Honours and Awards

Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Ontario, 2016
Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Category
Listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Among the best in Canada

Since 2011, our peers have consistently voted for us as one of Canada’s top personal injury firms in Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s annual rankings of the top personal injury boutiques in Canada.
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP – Award – Canadian Lawyer Magazine