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Meet the Lawyers Fighting for Justice in the GTA

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The ROMERO LAW FIRM Team prides itself in enabling injured victims and their families to obtain access to the justice system and obtaining maximum compensation and benefits. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to assist you in every step of your claim and to protect your legal rights. Once you retain us, we will deal with the insurance companies directly. This will allow you to focus on your treatment and recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured, please contact us for a free consultation. If you are unable to attend at our office, we will visit you at a convenient location. Pay no legal fees until you get paid.

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Robert H. Romero

Founding & Managing Partner

Robert successfully represented clients charged under the Provincial Offences Act and Canadian Criminal Code (summary conviction offences) in the Province of Ontario from 1992 to 1995. Thereafter, Robert developed a passion for helping accident victims receive fair compensation for their injuries and losses.

Robert is a well-respected, experienced and skilled negotiator, who vigorously advocates on behalf of his clients’ claims with respect to Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Falls, Canada Pension Disability Appeals, and Short-Term or Long-Term Disability Benefits.

Robert’s main area of practice pertains to Statutory Accident Benefits’ claims, representing his clients at proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an adjudicative tribunal that is part of the Safety, Licensing Appeals and Standards Tribunals Ontario (SLASTO). As a P1 Paralegal Licensee, in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Robert is licensed and experienced to provide legal services in Ontario. Robert’s high level of commitment, dedication, professionalism and energy transcends into his work and the successful representation of his clients.

Robert is also a Notary Public (Ontario) and has successfully completed the Family Mediation Training Program through Riverdale Mediation Inc.

Robert and his associate lawyers are members of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and fully support OTLA’s objectives and initiates to improve Access to Justice across Ontario and to promote and lobby for full and fair protection of the rights of those who have suffered injury and losses.

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James Galan

Affiliate Counsel*

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 attaining 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 further attained 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 legal 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 legal costs. Mr. Galan’s firm won another motion where his firm secured a legal cost award against a defendant insurer. Mr. Galan has also won his seventh consecutive Tribunal Hearing. His trial team was successful as an Intervenor when an Insurer sought to potentially prejudice the client at trial (Aviva v. Wawanesa, 2018 ONSC 5779). The Court ordered legal costs against the Insurer (Aviva v. Wawanesa, 2018 ONSC 7030).

Mr. Galan is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

*James Galan acts as independent litigation counsel to the firm. He is not an employee or partner of Romero Law Firm.

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Cristina Bourikos

Founding Partner

Cristina Bourikos is a Partner at Romero Law Firm and a Barrister and Solicitor in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. She attained her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor and holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University.

Cristina practices in the area of personal injury law and has experience advocating at motions and hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Small Claims Court, and multiple tribunals across Ontario.

Cristina is committed to strong advocacy and justice. She represents individuals and families through challenging times with skill, compassion, and a trauma-informed approach. She approaches every case with sharp legal strategy, diligence, and care while valuing effective negotiation.

Cristina is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

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Karan Singh

Partner

Karan Singh is a dual-qualified lawyer (Canada and India) with a broad and dynamic background in civil and commercial dispute resolution. He brings a global legal perspective and strong advocacy skills to his work at Romero Law Firm, where his practice focuses exclusively in personal injury litigation.

At Romero Law Firm, Karan represents clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, occupiers' liability claims, and medical negligence claims. He combines meticulous preparation with a practical, litigation-focused approach aimed at securing fair compensation for his clients. Karan is committed to guiding injured individuals through the legal process with skill, clarity and compassion.

Before entering the personal injury field, Karan practiced at Peter I. Waldmann Professional Corporation, a downtown Toronto litigation practice. There, he acted in complex civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes, defamation, solicitor negligence, class actions, tenancy matters, insurance disputes, and personal injury claims. Karan has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice on contested motions and applications, including an Anti-SLAPP motions, charging orders, solicitor negligence matters, tenancy applications, and issues involving adverse costs insurance.

Prior to relocating to Canada, Karan practiced at top law firms in India, representing multinational corporations and financial institutions in high-stakes commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings. This cross border experience has given him a deep understanding of complex disputes and a broadened, internationally informed approach to litigation.

Karan earned his LL.M. in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School prior to establishing a solid foundation in the Canadian legal system. He is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

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David Kogan

Associate Lawyer

David Kogan is a dedicated and results-driven lawyer with a strong foundation in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor, where he developed a passion for resolving complex legal disputes through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to law school, David completed his Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law & Society at York University, equipping him with a broad understanding of the relationship between legal institutions and social realities.

Prior to joining Romero Law Firm, David gained valuable experience at one of Canada’s leading personal injury firms, where he honed his skills in client advocacy, case strategy, and negotiation. His background has provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when navigating the legal system, and he is committed to delivering practical solutions with compassion and determination.

Driven by a commitment to justice, David works tirelessly to ensure his clients feel heard, supported, and empowered at every step of their legal journey.

David is also a Notary Public (Ontario) and a member of the York Region Law Association and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

In his spare time, David enjoys soccer, boxing, and travelling.