Founding Partner
Gluckstein Lawyers
Bernard founded Gluckstein Lawyers in 1962 and has almost 60 years of experience in Personal Injury litigation. He is a Lifetime Member of the Law Society of Ontario and is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Bernard has lectured extensively to various medical, legal, insurance and rehabilitation groups throughout North America and is also widely published, including co-editing Butterworths' Personal Injury Practice Manual.
He is on the Board of Directors for Parasport Ontario, which assists Ontarians with disabilities to ensure they can participate in fitness, fun and friendships throughout all stages of life. He is a former Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Ontario and former counsel to the Canadian Brain Injury Coalition and the Ontario Brain Injury Association.
Bernard has always been a staunch advocate for the rights of injured persons and provides executive and financial support to many non-profit organizations across Ontario. His philanthropy is well-known, and he frequently organizes events for people with brain and spinal cord injuries.
Bernard is personally involved in most severe cases within the firm and takes an advisory position on most other cases by providing insight and ensuring each client receives maximum compensation structured according to the client's specific needs.