Alexander Szalkai joined the McTague Law Firm in 1970 and became a partner in 1974. Mr. Szalkai was Chair of the Partnership until 2009 when he retired as a partner and continues his very active practice with the firm, as Senior Counsel in the Litigation Department. Mr. Szalkai was granted the designation of Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) by HRH Queen Elizabeth II in 1983.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Municipal Defence
- Personal Injury Claims
- Professional Malpractice Defence (Legal, Dental and Engineers)
- Products Liability
- School Board Defence
Education
- University of Western Ontario, LL.B., 1967; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1969
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- The Advocates’ Society
- Essex Law Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Canadian Defence Lawyers
Community Interests and Recognition
- Lecturer at Bar Admission Course, University of Windsor
Awards and Recognition
- In January 2010, Mr. Szalkai was peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was awarded a rating of “AV Preeminent – The Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.”
- Mr. Szalkai was recognized in 2006 by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association as a leader of the Defence Personal Injury Bar at its Celebration of the Personal Injury Bar annual event.
Josephine Stark joined the McTague Law Firm in 1985 and became a partner in 1993. Since joining the firm, Ms. Stark has practised in the Litigation Department appearing before various boards and courts including the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She has extensive experience in the litigation field including contract disputes, estate disputes, as well as the defence of municipalities, school boards and various professionals.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Claims
- Municipal Defence
- Professional Malpractice Defence (Legal, Dental, Engineers)
- Products Liability
- Wills and Estates
Education
- University of Windsor, LL.B., 1983; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1985
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- The Advocates’ Society
- American Association for Justice
- Ontario Bar Association
- Essex Law Association
- Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association – Windsor Chapter
- Canadian Defence Lawyers
Community Interests and Recognition
- Coach and Judge, Ontario Justice Education Network— Competitive Mock Trials
- Presenter, 2017 Windsor Courthouse Series: Telling a Compelling Story, The Advocates’ Society
- Presenter, Windsor Courthouse Series, The Advocates’ Society
- Guest Lecturer, Insurance Institute of Ontario re: Statutory Accident Benefits
- Guest Lecturer, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law: Estate Planning and Administration Course
- Moot Judge, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
In 1990, Tom Serafimovski joined the McTague Law Firm and became a partner in 1995. Mr. Serafimovski is head of the Commercial Litigation Department where he primarily focuses on commercial litigation, representing financial and institutional clients, as well as various corporate and insurance clients. In addition, he handles construction litigation with an emphasis on construction liens.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
- Insurance Law
- Construction Litigation and Liens
- Banking Litigation
- Severe Personal Injury Litigation
- Disability Insurance Litigation
- Punitive Damages/Bad Faith Litigation
- Municipal Litigation
- Estate Litigation
- Debtor/Creditor Litigation
- Automobile Supplier Litigation
Education
- University of Windsor, B.A.,1985 and LL.B., 1988; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1990
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
- The Advocates’ Society
Community Interests and Recognition
- Occasional Lecturer – Bar Admission Course, Canadian Bar Association – Ontario Insurance Section
Darwin Harasym completed his Articles and started his legal practice in Windsor. Mr. Harasym joined McTague Law Firm’s Litigation Group in 2015. Mr. Harasym became a partner at the firm in 2022.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Claims
Education
- University of Windsor, J.D., 2013; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2014
- University of Toronto B.A. (Hons.), 2007
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
- The Advocates’ Society
Community Interests and Recognition
- Board Member, Essex Law Association
In 1983, Michael Coughlin joined the McTague Law Firm and became a partner in 1987. Mr. Coughlin practices in the Litigation Department, focusing on insurance defence, personal injury, products liability and estate litigation.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Claims
- Products Liability
- Estate Litigation
Education
- University of Windsor, University of Western Ontario, LL.B.,1981; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1983
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
- Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association – Windsor Chapter
Community Interests and Recognition
- Board of Directors, Essex Golf & Country Club
- Former Director, Essex Law Association