Chet Wydrzynski

Profile

Chet has dedicated his entire legal career to insurance defence litigation, with a focus on construction defect litigation, representing contractors and architects and engineers. Chet is regularly involved in all manner of construction claims including large infrastructure projects, P3 projects and large housing and commercial developments. Chet also has significant expertise defending catastrophic bodily injury claims in the areas of sports and recreation liability, commercial liquor liability, occupiers’ liability and security liability. Additionally, Chet regularly provides advice to insurers on coverage issues and first-party property claims.

As a results-oriented lawyer, Chet focuses on achieving the best negotiated outcome for his clients. However, he does not shy away from a difficult case and has taken numerous jury and non-jury matters to verdict. Moreover, he has successfully represented clients in a number of summary judgment motions.

Chet is frequently asked to present at conferences, particularly on topics related to trials and advocacy.

Chet spends his time with his spouse, Emma, exploring Toronto’s theatre scene, reading novels, watching far too much NBA, supporting West Ham and cheering on the Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Lions.