Samantha Shatz - Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Ontario

Samantha Shatz

Partner
I see clients at some of the most vulnerable times in their life and it is my job to help guide them through this difficult time. I understand that every client is different and that each client may need something different from me. My goal is to help clients focus on their recovery and achieve the best possible result that is right for them.
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Samantha is a Partner in the medical malpractice group at HSH.

She acts for victims and their families who have suffered as a result of medical and hospital negligence. A large part of her practice involves obstetrical negligence, where she works with young children who have been severely injured at birth. She has appeared as trial counsel multiples times and is deeply committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by life-altering conditions.

Samantha serves as a Board member of the American Association for Justice and has held leadership roles with the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, including Vice Chair of its Medical Malpractice Section. She is also active with the Brain Injury Society of Toronto through committee work and previous service on its Board of Directors for a 3-year term.

Samantha Shatz's Team

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Cheryl Donko
Law Clerk
Elise Harper
Legal Assistant

Frequently Asked Question Videos

How Do I Know If My Child Has Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice?
How Do I Know If My Child Has Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice?
What Are the Most Common Birth Injuries?
What Are the Most Common Birth Injuries?

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.
$8.25 million
Medical negligence resulting in birth injury
$12.5 million
Medical negligence resulting in birth injury
9.5 million
Medical negligence resulting in birth injury
$9 million
Medical negligence resulting in birth injury
$3.3 million
Medical negligence resulting in spinal cord injury
$2.5 million
Medical negligence resulting in spinal cord injury
$1.5 million
Medical negligence resulting in spinal cord injury
$1 million
Medical negligence resulting in amputation

Thought Leadership

Speaking Engagements

Samantha Shatz Chairs OTLA’s (2025): Annual Medical Malpractice Conference
Samantha Shatz Presents & Moderates, OTLA, Roundtable (2025): Preparing Your Damages Experts for Cross-Examination
Samantha Shatz Presents & Moderates, OTLA Roundtable (2024): Quantifying, Maximizing and Defending Your Care Model
Samantha Shatz Speaks at OTLA Conference’s Med Mal Track 2024
Experts at Trial, How to Maximize or Minimize their Effectiveness – Presented on Examination of an Obstetrician in a Medical Malpractice Action – September 2019
Anatomy of a Personal Injury Trial: From Jury Selection to Jury Verdict – Presented on Jury Selection in a Civil Trial – September 2018
Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting – Participated in Mock Trial of Expert Witness – April 2018

Personal, Industry and Community Activity

Education

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2016
JD, University of Western Ontario, 2015
BA (Honours), Wilfrid Laurier University, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association: General member and member of the health law section
The Advocates' Society
Medical Legal Society of Toronto
American Association for Justice: Birth Trauma Litigation Group
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association: General member and member of the medical malpractice section

Honours and Awards

Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch, Medical Negligence Category

Community Involvement

American Association for Justice: Board of Governors (March 2025 - Present)
Brain Injury Society of Toronto: Brain Injury Awareness Committee (2020 - Present)
Brain Injury Society of Toronto: Board of Directors, (2021 - 2024)
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association: Vice Chair Med Mal Section, (2024 - Present)

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