Tim Ryan

A competent attorney with solid medical negligence expertise

I engaged Tim Ryan at Gowling WLG to handle a complex case involving a significant surgical error. His 11 years of focused experience in medical negligence law was immediately apparent. He demonstrated a clear, deep understanding of the procedural and clinical nuances involved, which was reassuring. His recognition in health care law and medical negligence, including that Lawyer of the Year award from Calgary, is well-earned in terms of pure legal knowledge. The initial strategy he laid out was sound and his handling of the depositions was thorough. However, my experience was a mixed bag. While the legal work was competent, communication was inconsistent. There were periods of several weeks where updates were sparse, and responses to emails often took longer than expected. At times, I felt like I had to initiate contact to get a status report. The process also moved at a slower pace than I had initially anticipated based on our first meeting. In the end, the settlement we reached was fair and reflected the merits of the case, which is the most important thing. Tim Ryan is undoubtedly a skilled attorney in this specific field, but managing client expectations and maintaining consistent communication could be improved. He gets the job done, but the journey there requires patience.