Nainesh Kotak, B.A. (Hon.), LLB


Nainesh Kotak

Nainesh holds a wealth of experience having appeared in trials with and without a jury at the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. He has represented clients and conducted appeals at the Federal Court level, Trial division. Nainesh has appeared before numerous Tribunal panels including; the Financial Services Commission and the Social Security Tribunal. He has been featured in several televised, print and radio interviews on the subjects of Personal Injury and Long Term Disability claims.

Nainesh’s practice includes a heavy emphasis on long-term disability cases where clients are suffering from depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.

Nainesh appears regularly on television and radio news and talk shows to discuss injury and disability law and current legal issues.

Nainesh is active in the community and supports many worthy charities and causes. From 2015-2019 he brought a thousand troops, veterans, and cadets to a professional hockey game in a Remembrance Day event known as Kotak Law Military Appreciation Day.

Nainesh is a proud contributor and supporter of Wounded Warriors Canada, The Canadian Mental Health Association, and Every Mind Mental Health Services (formerly Peel Children’s Centre).

Nainesh was appointed by Sheridan College to the Paralegal Advisory Committee.

Nainesh serves as the Chair of the Long-Term Disability Section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association and is part of the executive of the Board. He chaired the working group to form a Diversity and Inclusion Caucus and was instrumental in its formation.

He has organized and chaired webinars, roundtables, and luncheons to educate and assist lawyers with topics such as practicing disability law and building a more diverse and inclusive practice.

Nainesh is the President of the Board of Directors of Every Mind Mental Health Services (formerly Peel Children’s Centre).

Nainesh lives in Mississauga with his wife, Susan, and their children.

Practice Areas


  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Accident Benefit Claims
  • Litigating Long Term Disability Claims
  • Canada Pension Plan Denials
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

Professional Associations and Memberships


  • The Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
  • The Advocates Society
  • Peel Law Association
  • South Asian Bar Association of Toronto

Call us at 1-888-GOKOTAK or (416) 816-1500.