About Peter
Peter J. Pliszka: Experienced Product Liability and Litigation Lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Peter J. Pliszka is a distinguished senior partner in Fasken’s Litigation Group, renowned as one of Canada's leading litigation lawyers.
Practice Areas
- Product Liability Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Peter's practice is national in scope and covers all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has extensive experience as defense counsel for manufacturing companies in private actions and class action product liability and consumer rights proceedings.
Firms
- Fasken - National Chair, Life Sciences Litigation
- Fasken - National Chair, Product Liability and Insurance Practice Group
Peter has successfully represented clients in multi-jurisdictional and national product liability class actions involving motor vehicles, drugs, medical devices, food, and sports equipment. He also provides strategic defense counsel for Canadian companies facing parallel claims on both sides of the Canada-US border.
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Law, Toronto, Canada (2021)
Peter holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western University and is admitted to practice in Ontario. He serves on committees related to professional development and has contributed to numerous articles and publications.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Physics, Western University (2010)
- Juris Doctor, Western Law School (2014)
Peter is fluent in English and has experience with the French language.
Bar Admissions
- Ontario Bar Association (admitted 2014)
Affiliations
- Fasken - Chair, Life Sciences Litigation
- Fasken - National Chair, Product Liability and Insurance Practice Group
