Joseph J. Rizzotto
B.A (Hons), M.A., LL.B., LL.M.

Joseph Rizzotto leads the Rizzotto Law Firm team with his vision of a professional personal injury law practice. With over 16 years of  experience in personal injury law, Joseph Rizzotto's guiding force and dedication to educating clients and empowering them to understand their rights has been the key to his success and the satisfaction of his clients.

Joseph represents victims in all areas of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle collisions, wrongful deaths, slip/trip and falls, occupiers and premises liability, insurance and disability claims, products liability, professional negligence, and wrongful dismissal claims.

He has appeared at trials, arbitrations, hearings and appeals in the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal.  In addition to extensive advocacy and courtroom experience, Joseph has represented hundreds of clients at settlement conferences and mediations.  It is a cornerstone of Joseph’s practice to focus on the entire dispute resolution continuum for the betterment and empowerment of his clients.

Joseph commenced his post-secondary studies at McMaster University receiving an Honours B.A. in 1973 graduating magna cum laude.  Joseph was awarded the Honour M Award which recognized his volunteer contributions, leadership and special achievements in undergraduate extra-curricular activities. He went on to post graduate studies and obtained a M.A. in Political Science from Carleton University in 1983.

Joseph received his LL.B. from the University of Windsor Law School in 1991. He was presented the J.W. Whiteside Award as a member of the graduating class in recognition of his volunteer and extra-curricular services to the Faculty of Law, the legal community and the community of Windsor. Joseph was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1994. While practicing law and founding his law firm, Joseph continued his studies and was awarded a LL.M. (Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution) from Osgoode Hall Law School (York University) in 2008.

As well as being a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Joseph is a member of the Bar Dispute Resolution Group Forum at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Advocates’ Society, the Toronto Lawyers Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization.

Adam A. Moras
B.Sc. LL.B.

Adam graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.  He received his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.  Since being called to the Bar in 1999, Adam has practiced solely in the area of Insurance Litigation and has appeared before numerous levels of Courts and various government bodies including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).  Adam specializes in personal injury  but also has experience in a number of areas of law including commercial litigation and wrongful dismissal.  Adam has spent a number of years working with insurance companies and has gained an intimate knowledge of their practices and procedures.  Adam’s commitment, focus and determination is geared solely to obtaining the best recovery possible for his clients.  

Adam is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and an active member of the Advocate’s Society and the Canadian Bar Association.

Frank Chiodo
Paralegal

Frank has been a valuable member of the Rizzotto team since joining the firm in 2004. Before Frank began practicing as a Paralegal, he had extensive knowledge in the insurance industry. As a former registered licensed insurance broker, Frank understands the inner workings of the insurance industry.

Frank is a Licensed Paralegal and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Frank keeps up his keen knowledge in the personal injury field by regularly attending continuing legal education seminars by the Law Society of Upper Canada and workshops. He has concrete knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.

PINA FABBRO
Director of Administration & Marketing

Pina has been employed in the legal field for over 20 years. She joined Mr. Rizzotto in 1999. In the last 10 years Pina has helped him build a thriving, caring personal injury firm. She is responsible for human resources, finance, facilities, technology and whatever other challenges cross her path. She is also spear-heading marketing for the firm, dealing with advertising and business development.

Pina is an active member of The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA). 

Marie Attard
Law Clerk

Marie is a civil litigation law clerk who joined the Rizzotto Law team in 2003.  She graduated with her Law Clerk Diploma from Humber College in 2001 and also graduated from the PCDI Paralegal Program in 2004. Marie draws upon her vast experience from a downtown litigation boutique to assist our firm’s senior counsel in a variety of tasks associated with complex plaintiff personal injury litigation and insurance related matters.

Cathy Vashishth
Law Clerk

Cathy is a senior accident benefits co-ordinator who joined the Rizzotto law team in 2006.  She graduated with her Law Clerk Diploma from Humber College in 1982 and has spent the last 24 years specializing in the area of personal injury law. Cathy is a Licensed Paralegal and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She ensures that our clients achieve the maximum benefits possible by working with insurance companies, health care providers and assisting with community re-entry and rehabilitation. She also works to mediate and resolve disputes with insurers.

Julian Pak
Personal Injury Consultant

Julian is a welcome addition to the Rizzotto Law Firm team. She brings 10 years of advocacy experience focussing on Statutory Accident Benefits, insurance disputes, highway traffic violations, and impaired driving charges. Before joining the Rizzotto Law Firm, Julian successfully managed her own consulting company, rendering services in all these matters as well as in Family Law and Immigration.

Julian is a respected and active member of the Korean community and is fluent in the Korean language, both written and spoken.

She ensures that our clients achieve the maximum benefits and compensation possible by working with insurance companies, health care providers and assisting with rehabilitation.