MELISSA SIDHU

Partner Chorney Sidhu

Since her call to the bar, Melissa has exclusively represented injured people, with a particular focus on motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits claims, slip and fall accidents and Short Term and Long-Term Disability claims. Melissa has extensive experience representing individuals who have sustained catastrophic impairments as a result of motor vehicle accidents, as well as addressing issues relating to capacity, guardianship and court approval.

About Melissa

  • Melissa grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick, in the maritime provinces and maintains close connections to the east coast.
  • She completed her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University/University of Kings College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours in Political Science and International Development Studies.
  • Her studies largely focused on the plight of marginalized and vulnerable populations, which has translated into a passion for advocacy on behalf of individuals against insurance companies.

Education

  • Melissa studied law at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, where she obtained law degrees in Civil and Common Law, completing the combined BCL/LL.B. program.
  • Melissa was called to the Ontario bar in 2011 after articling with a boutique plaintiff personal injury law firm in the Greater Toronto Area.

Memberships

  • Advocates Society
  • OTLA
  • Canadian Bar Association

Experienced Lawyers

Melissa routinely advocates for clients in claims for damages

  • For Pain And Suffering
  • Loss Of Income
  • Income Replacement Benefits
  • Non-earner Benefits
  • Treatment Expenses And Attendant Care Benefits
  • Family Law Act Damages
  • Fatality Claims
  • Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • CPP Disability Benefits Claims

Melissa regularly appears before numerous courts and tribunals including the Superior Court and License Appeal Tribunal. She formerly practiced under the name Melissa MacLeod.

Melissa’s goal is to lighten each clients burden by telling their story for them so that they can return to living their best lives

“I believe disagreement with an Insurance Company is an art. It requires skill, compassion, and respect and through that you can ultimately reach an amazing result for your client”

In addition to spending years helping injured clients navigate the legal and healthcare systems following significant injuries, Melissa understands the unique challenges families of injured people face as her own family has faced the challenges associated with disabilities.

Melissa is an avid dog lover, as well as her dogs, Aston, a Great Dane, and Momo, a Boston Terrier mix. When she is not at the office she loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys hot yoga and is never happier than when she is cooking or baking, she especially enjoys making cakes to celebrate events for friends, family and the firm.

Not every lawyer is cut out for the combative world of personal injury law.
You need to fight on behalf of your clients as hard as you would if you were injured.

The only way to know whether the fit is right between you and a lawyer is to meet with them. The initial consultation with Chorney Sidhu is free. That’s where we will assess the merits of your case and discuss a potential gameplan and strategy.

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I was in an accident and hired Savannah Chorney as my lawyer. The office has great personal communications directly with me. When I had questions or concerns the team was always available and thorough. Savannah Chorney and Melissa Sidhu were excellent at conveying my complex challenges with my file which resulted in a good settlement. I would definitely recommend them to my family or friends.

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I found out about Savannah Chorney from a friend and she gave me great service. She has great communications with her clients and explained the whole process from beginning to end. The team was always available during the long process of my file. Savannah is an amazing lawyer and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal help.

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I chose Savannah Chorney and her legal team because I was in a terrible accident and she was the light at the end of the tunnel.  I was very happy with the care I received from everyone at Chorney Sidhu Injury Lawyers.  I would definitely recommend them to any of my family or friends.

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I hired Chorney Sidhu Injury Lawyers because I have confidence in the lawyers in the law firm. I like Savannah Chorney and the fact she finish my case very well. She is a good lawyer and very kind. She finally finished my case and the money would be very helpful. Her staff is very understanding and helpful to me. Me and husband are very thankful to Savannah. Everybody was helpful and explained things when I asked questions. I would refer her to anyone that I know who needs a lawyer.

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My family was referred to Savannah Chorney by a close connection, and we are very thankful they did. Not only did Savannah and her team offer the utmost respect and understanding for us as clients, but her professionalism and dedication to us was unlike anyone else we had dealt with as legal council. They fought tirelessly from start to finish, and articulated our wants and needs better than we could have ever anticipated, and because of this we would recommend Chorney Sidhu Injury Lawyers to anyone in need of these services as we are beyond pleased with how this group conducts their business!!!

K

Savannah Chorney and her team were very professional and caring while working on my case. If I had any questions or concerns with my case, Savannah or of the clerks from her team were able provide me with the help that I needed. They were also able to help me with getting compensation for any medical treatment I needed in a timely manner.

I would highly recommend Chorney Sidhu Injury Lawyers if you are looking for legal help with a personal injury claim.

C

Savannah is the only lawyer that my wife and I would recommend. She is extremely confident and gets the job done. She helped me to eliminate all stress that we had and treats us like a family. Consider yourself lucky to be represented by her.

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Savannah Chorney and her team were very professional and caring while working on my case. If I had any questions or concerns with my case, Savannah or of the clerks from her team were able provide me with the help that I needed. They were also able to help me with getting compensation for any medical treatment I needed in a timely manner.

I would highly recommend Chorney Sidhu Injury Lawyers if you are looking for legal help with a personal injury claim.

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Savannah is an amazing lawyer. She has a great team and I got great results from my settlement. Melissa and Jhade have worked so hard on my file. I would recommend this law firm to anyone injured in an accident. They are the best!

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My experience with Savannah Chorney was a pleasure. Her professional approach and experience helped guide me through a difficult situation. I was kept informed throughout the process at all times and was treated personally. If you need help with your case I would highly recommend giving her a call !

P

Savannah was by my side during the most difficult time of my life and she was able to get me through it all. Her compassion, and dedication was next to none. I highly recommend her law firm if you are in the unfortunate situation and require her services.

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I had an injury prior to giving birth while heavily pregnant. Melissa Sidhu and team were so helpful with my case from beginning to end and I am truly blessed and grateful that I went to the right people. Please know you are awesome and we need more people like you to help others as well. Thank you very much and God bless you all. ?

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I highly recommend these amazing lawyers. They have been there for my daughters and I from the beginning. The way they treat their clients like family is what makes the horrific ordeal of dealing with, healing from or hopefully one day overcoming what has happened easier. Thank you for everything.

K

I would like to thank Savannah Chorney and Mellisa Sidhu for handling my case. They are very professional, knowledgable, they respond to emails and voice messages in a timely manner. No question was left unaswered.
I also want to thank all law clerks of Chorney Law firm who worked on my file.

R

Highly recommended.once I handover my case to savannah till now I never have any hurdle.so positive personality she have .she personally involved in and take care of your every pain, always reply calls and emails within short time.i never feel waiting if I need to talk to savannah.2×7 availble.very very hardworking lawyer.Thanku so much savannah the wonder women to make me comfortable in such painfull situation, and her team.wish here is 10000 ?. Thanks.

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What Our Clients Say

Client Testimonials

Once I met with Savannah and her team I knew that she was the lawyer I wanted. I had confidence in Savannah and Melissa. I liked the way that she finished my case really well. Savannah and Melissa are good and kind lawyers. I was very comfortable with the staff, they understood me and helped me by answering my questions. All the staff were great and even with a language barrier they explained everything to me. I would definitely recommend Chorney Sidhu to all my friends and family.

I had a slip and fall accident and a relative referred me to Savannah Chorney.  I liked Savannah Chorney, Melissa Sidhu and their firm and team, the way they worked on my file.  They really looked after me and I would like to thank Savannah and Melissa for all they did for me.  They are very helpful, professional and whenever I talked to someone from their firm they were polite and went out of their way to help me.  I would definitely recommend them to any family or friends that needed a lawyer.

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