Share Lawyers
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| Law firm | |
| Industry | Legal Services |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Key people |
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| Services | Disability Law, Insurance Claims, Employment Law |
| Website | sharelawyers |
Share Lawyers PC is a Canadian law firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm specializes in disability insurance claims and insurance and employment disputes. It is recognized for pioneering a client-centric approach to long-term disability (LTD) advocacy in Canada and for providing nationwide legal services through digital communications. Share Lawyers operates on a contingency fee structure, no fees unless the client wins, and is known for its empathetic client focus and Life reBUILDER™ support program.[1][2]
History
Share Lawyers was founded by David Share and Wendy Share to address a gap in legal representation for Canadians facing denied disability insurance claims.[3] At the time, few firms focused solely on disability law, leaving individuals at a disadvantage against large insurance companies. The founders’ mission was to make legal advocacy accessible, fair, and financially attainable.[4]
Over nearly four decades, the firm expanded its practice to include long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), critical illness, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), travel medical insurance, long-term care insurance, mortgage insurance, and employment-related disputes. Technological advancements enabled the firm to serve clients across Canada using digital communication tools, allowing broader access to legal help regardless of geographic location.[5]
The firm promotes a client-centred approach, using contingency fee arrangements to reduce financial barriers to access and offering remote intake and legal representation through phone, video, email, and secure electronic file management to serve clients across Canada (with Quebec handled under a different regulatory framework).[6]
Share Lawyers has been highlighted in a range of Canadian media outlets for its advocacy on behalf of Canadians with invisible disabilities and the systemic challenges of navigating insurance denials. It also emphasizes education and support programs that empower claimants with information about their rights and benefits.
Practice areas
Share Lawyers lists the following as core areas of practice:
- Long‑Term Disability (LTD) claims — representation in disputes over privately purchased and group LTD benefits.
- Short‑Term Disability (STD) claims — assistance with claim denials and appeals for short‑term benefit programs.
- Life insurance claim denials and disputes involving policy interpretation and payout obligations.
- Critical illness insurance disputes and denials.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) claims.
- Travel medical insurance denials — representation for medical-related travel claims declined by insurers.
- Long‑term care insurance disputes.
- Mortgage insurance disputes — claims related to mortgage protection and insurance products.
- Employment‑related claims — wrongful dismissal, benefit disputes and employer‑sponsored disability plan issues.
The firm provides services to individuals covered by group employer plans and privately purchased insurance. It has also worked to highlight systemic biases in insurance decision-making and advocate for policy improvements on behalf of clients.
Business model and client service
Share Lawyers operates primarily on a contingency fee basis: most clients pay legal fees only if the firm secures an award, settlement, or other compensation. This model is promoted as reducing financial risk for claimants who otherwise could not afford specialized representation.[7]
To reach clients across Canada, the firm uses remote intake and case management systems enabling work by telephone, e‑mail, video conference and secure file transfer. Share Lawyers also markets a support program branded Life reBUILDER™ intended to provide additional practical supports for clients during claim processes and after resolution.
The firm regularly shares insights and guidance on navigating disability claims and insurance denials through media articles, webinars, and social content, positioning itself as both an advocate and educator for Canadians facing insurance challenges.
Notable personnel
- David Share — Co‑founder, President and Managing Director. In addition to firm leadership, David Share has been involved in disability‑law education and professional groups. He serves as Section Head of the OTLA Long-Term Disability Section and as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School.
- Samantha Share — Lawyer and Assistant Managing Director; Samantha Share belongs to the Ontario, Alberta, and BC Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Advocates Society, and is active in firm management.
Other lawyers within the firm have received recognitions and listings in legal directories and continue to contribute to legal discourse on disability and insurance law.
Professional memberships
Share Lawyers and its lawyers have appeared in professional listings and have associations with a number of provincial law societies and professional organisations, including:
- Law Society of Ontario
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Law Society of Alberta
- Law Society of Manitoba
- Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
- Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario
- Advocates’ Society
Individual recognitions for members of the firm reported in public listings include placements in peer‑reviewed legal directories and local “top lawyers” lists.
Programs and client supports
Life reBUILDER™ — described by the firm as a client support program designed to assist claimants through the financial and practical impacts of disability and benefit disputes. Program details emphasize free access to virtual healthcare, rehabilitation planning, return‑to‑work supports, education on insurance rights, and integrated client advocacy.
Operations and geographical reach
Share Lawyers accepts clients nationally and provides services remotely across most Canadian provinces and territories. The firm’s model is designed to function without a requirement for in‑person attendance for routine consultations and many aspects of litigation‑preparation, while still participating in hearings, mediations or trials as required and as jurisdictional rules permit.
The firm does not market Quebec‑wide operations in the same way as for other provinces, reflecting Quebec’s distinct civil law system and regulatory requirements for legal practice.
Public profile and media
Share Lawyers and its principals have contributed commentary and written pieces in Canadian media on the topic of disability access, insurance industry practices, and invisible disabilities. The firm’s lawyers have been quoted in mainstream outlets discussing challenges faced by claimants and the broader social and policy implications of disability benefits adjudication.
Awards & Listings
- Lexpert Leading Law Firm – Long-Term Disability
- Best Lawyers – Insurance Law (David Share)
- Top Lawyers (Post City / Streets of Toronto) – David Share, Samantha Share, Steven Muller
References
- ↑ "Best long term disability lawyers in in Canada | Lexpert". www.lexpert.ca. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ "Spotlight: People in the Sault with invisible disabilities are suffering in silence". SooToday.com. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ Share, David (12 August 2025). "The High-Stakes Choice: What Small Business Owners Need to Know Before Filing a Disability Insurance Claim". obj.ca. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, Janiece (10 July 2025). "Why mental health still doesn't count: The hidden bias in disability claims in Canada". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ Contrfibutor, David Share (10 May 2022). "Time for Canadian insurance companies to recognize 'invisible' disabilities". Toronto Star. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ "Five ways to avoid big medical bills while on vacation". The Globe and Mail. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ "Working while disabled: The hidden truth behind private disability insurance". www.canadianlawyermag.com. Retrieved 26 November 2025.