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Darryl A Cruz

Darryl A Cruz

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Darryl’s litigation practice is focused on professional liability and commercial litigation. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and in the Supreme Court of Canada. Darryl has conducted many trials, both jury and non-jury, over his litigation career. His trials have been in relation to all areas of law, including contracts, advertising, competition, insurance, tax, environmental, intellectual property, technology, defamation, employment and professional negligence. In the professional negligence context, Darryl is known for his work as lead counsel for physicians in a wide variety of negligence and discipline cases. Darryl teaches Trial Advocacy and Medical Negligence at Queen’s Law School.

Career

Ontario Bar, 1992.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Darryl Cruz has considerable experience representing individuals and institutions in contentious proceedings, including negligence claims and class actions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Darryl Cruz is a very capable and experienced litigator.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
  • Darryl is an exceptional litigator, a well-respected advocate and a leader in health law.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
  • Darryl is just a great lawyer. He is very composed, articulate and quick on his feet. He is very smart and thoughtful.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
  • Darryl is top of his field.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

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