CHRISTINA DASILVA
Christina DaSilva received her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, where she double majored in Communications and Sociology. While at York University, Christina received the Faculty of Arts Sessional Academic Achievement award for all four years of attendance and graduated Summa Cum Laude, the highest academic distinction. She also participated in the Peer Mentoring Program, acting as a mentor for lower year students.
Christina subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Bond University in Australia. While completing her JD, Christina was awarded first in class in Canadian Constitutional Law and graduated with Honours.
Christina was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015. She has been with the Lofranco Corriero Dhaliwal firm since 2010. Christina practices exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Litigation, specifically representing injured Plaintiffs in a wide variety of litigation matters, with a specialization in cases related to motor vehicle accident, occupiers' liability, and personal injury claims.
In addition to being a member of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, Christina has appeared before the Masters and Registrars of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, administrative tribunals including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and regularly conducts Examinations for Discovery. She has also assisted in drafting materials for matters appearing before the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Divisional Court.
Away from the office, Christina played competitive soccer and competitive gymnastics for over 10 years. She enjoys exercising and cooking in her spare time.
BAR ADMISSION
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015
- Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2017
EDUCATION
- BA (Honours), York University, Communications and Sociology, 2011
- J.D., Bond University, Faculty of Law, 2014
PRACTICE FOCUS
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip and Fall Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Long Term Disability
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
- Member of Law Society of British Columbia
PHONE NUMBER AND EXTENSION
1-866-LOFRANCO ext. 143
TEAM MEMBERS
Lori Porcelli (Legal Assistant –Tort) 1-866-LOFRANCO ext. 137
Oxana Hazanov (Legal Assistant – Accident Benefits) 1-866-LOFRANCO ext. 168