ELIO D’ALESSIO

FOUNDING PARTNER

Elio is a founding partner of D’Alessio Romero Law Firm. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree in Economics from York University, earned his law degree from The University of Manchester School of Law, attended The University of Toronto Faculty of Law and is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Elio’s practice is devoted to serious personal injury claims (motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls) and denials of short-term and long-term disability claims.

Elio’s clients benefit from his ability to represent them in all levels of court and tribunals by focusing on providing them with exceptional legal representation in a proficient, cost-effective and compassionate manner.

Elio is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), speaks fluent Italian and in his spare time enjoys travelling with his family, playing ice hockey, golf, scuba diving and cycling.

JAMES M. GALAN

PARTNER

Mr. Galan is a courtroom litigator who provides fair, aggressive and professional representation to individuals who are injured by the negligence of others.  He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

Mr. Galan’s practice focuses primarily on injury insurance claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, long-term disability claims.  He is responsible for the firm’s employment law division.

Mr. Galan was awarded the Ontario Scholar Award by the Province of Ontario, prior to obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus.  He studied Spanish at the University of Malaga and the University of Havana.  He obtained a United States and Canadian Law degree at Michigan State University, College of Law and University of Ottawa Law School. At Michigan State University, he was awarded the Jurisprudence Achievement Award for that school’s Competitive Negotiation Class.

Mr. Galan appeared at hundreds of Superior Court matters. He regularly appears at contested and uncontested motions, including the Court of Appeal and as lead counsel at a personal injury Jury Trial. Among his achievements, he won against an insurance company that tried to prevent his client from obtaining compensation when his client was injured outside Canada (Iglesias v. Brown, 2009 CanLII 41360 (ON SC)). The Court ordered the Insurance company to pay the plaintiff’s costs. He won against an insurance company that attempted to transfer his clients’ cases to another jurisdiction to obtain a tactical advantage. The Court ordered the Insurance company to pay Mr. Galan’s costs (Chen et al. v. Ji, 2013 ONSC 7408). He won against an insurance company that attempted to prejudice his clients’ right to a fair trial (Guo v. Ji, 2013 ONSC 7684 (CanLII). The Court ordered the Insurance company to pay Mr. Galan’s costs. Mr. Galan’s firm won against a Defendant that improperly delayed his client’s case for compensation (Duong et. al. v. Lopez, CV-11-428239).  The Court ordered the Defendant to pay Mr. Galan’s costs. Mr. Galan’s firm won another motion where his firm secured a $3,500 cost award against a defendant insurer. Mr. Galan has also won his seventh consecutive Tribunal Hearing.  The D’Alessio Romero trial team was successful as an Intervenor when an Insurer sought to potentially prejudice our client at trial (Aviva v. Wawanesa, 2018 ONSC 5779).  The Court ordered costs against the Insurer (Aviva v. Wawanesa, 2018 ONSC 7030).   On April 2019, the D’Alessio Romero trial team was successful again when the Court awarded the Plaintiff costs against a self-insured defendant for improperly refusing questions at examination for discovery.

Recent Victories:

• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s Chronic Pain case resulting in a $670,000+ victory.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $740,000+ victory.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $1,750,000 victory.  The client sustained chronic pain and a concussion as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $1,250,000 victory.  The client sustained chronic pain and psychological injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a Seven figure victory.  The client sustained chronic pain and a concussion as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $1,075,000 victory days before an Arbitration.  The client sustained a possible conversion disorder as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in an $875,000 victory.  The client sustained psychological injuries and chronic pain as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $660,000 victory.  The client sustained orthopaedic injuries and chronic pain as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $570,000 victory for a client who sustained orthopaedic injuries and chronic pain as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $425,000 victory.  The elderly client sustained chronic pain and psychological disorders as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
• Mr. Galan litigated a client’s case resulting in a $377,000 victory.  The client sustained chronic pain as a result of a motor vehicle collision.

*Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and the amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.

ANTHONY MATIYA

LAWYER

Anthony completed his Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and Business from York University and attended The University of Westminster’s Law School where he obtained his law degree.

Anthony has experience in personal injury, occupier’s liability, insurance disputes, and real estate law. He has advocated and appeared at motions and hearings at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Small Claims Court and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Anthony brings his experience in motor vehicle accident, slip and fall and long-term disability cases to the firm.  He handles his files with diligence, proficiency and empathy for each of his client’s special needs. Anthony’s skills and broad experience in the area of personal injury litigation are of considerable value to the firm and his clients.

Anthony speaks Arabic fluently and is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and the Canadian Bar association.

AHMED MOHAMED

LAWYER

Ahmed returns to D’Alessio Romero Law Firm, as an Associate Lawyer, following his call to the Bar in 2021, and the completion of his articles with the firm.

He obtained his Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree from the University of Guelph and completed his Juris Doctor at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University.

Ahmed’s primary area of practice is civil litigation, with a focus on Plaintiff personal injury claims. He has regularly appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, advocating on behalf of clients who have suffered serious personal injuries.

Prior to joining D’Alessio Romero Law Firm, Ahmed completed a Practice Placement, as part of his law degree, with a boutique law firm in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he assisted counsel in the preparations for motions and trials.

Outside of the office, Ahmed enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing soccer, and trying new restaurants.

SAFFIR GORAYA

STUDENT-AT-LAW

Saffir recently joined D’Alessio Romero Law Firm as an articling student. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree from York University and obtained his Bachelor of Laws with Honours at the University of Birmingham. After law school, he completed his accreditation assessments and is currently a lawyer licensing candidate in Ontario.

During his studies in law school, Saffir developed an interest in civil litigation and became conscious of his desire to use the legal system to help those in need. This desire to help others kindled his interest in personal injury law, where he would have the opportunity to represent clients who have been injured.

Outside of the office, Saffir is an active member of his local community here in Vaughan. He speaks Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. During his free time, he enjoys staying active by playing competitive volleyball and basketball.

MICHAEL PILIECI

LICENSED PARALEGAL

Michael is a licensed paralegal with more than a decade of experience representing clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board, License Appeal Tribunal, Provincial Offences Court, and Smalls Claims Court.

Michael is in private practice with Pilieci Legal Services and works, in affiliation, with D’Alessio Romero Law Firm when clients need experienced lawyer representation in connection to Motor Vehicle Accidents/Slip and Falls or Dog bites cases.

ZAINAB ASLAMI

LEGAL ASSISTANT

NIKKI CIANFARANI

LAW CLERK

ASVIJA JEYANDRAKUMAR

LAW CLERK

SHABNAM KAMALI

LEGAL ASSISTANT