Éliane Lachaîne

Partner

Certified by the Law Society Of Ontario as a specialist in civil litigation

Éliane Lachaîne

Partner

Certified by the law society as a specialist in civil litigation

Éliane Lachaine is a bilingual injury lawyer who helps clients navigate a wide range of claims—from serious head injuries to wrongful death cases. She studied Social Sciences and Law at the University of Ottawa, then articled at a local firm in 2004–2005. She stayed on as an associate until 2013, focusing mainly on personal injury law.

Since 2014, Éliane runs her own boutique injury firm alongside her partners, Colleen Burn and Laurie Tucker.

Éliane is a strong advocate for ongoing professional development.  She is a long-time member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), where she’s contributed articles to The Litigator and spoken at conferences and webinars. Éliane also helped launch the advocacy workshops organized by the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario and has been part of the planning committee for the CCLA’s Annual Civil Litigation Conference since 2020.

Outside of work, Éliane has volunteered with CALACS, a support centre for survivors of sexual assault, and the Centre Espoir Sophie, Ottawa’s only francophone drop-in centre for marginalized women. When she is not advocating for her clients, you will likely find her rock climbing, ice climbing, or trail running with her husband. She has completed several marathons and triathlons.

Contact

613-319-0627

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Areas of Practice

  • Bilingual practice: English and French
  • Motor Vehicle Claims
  • Slip and Fall and Other Injury Claims
  • Disability Claims
  • Fatality Claims

Education and Admissions to the Bar

Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, 2020

Called to the Bar of Ontario, Canada 2005

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, LL.B., 2003

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, B.A. Social Sciences, 2000

Presentations and Published Works

  •  Presenter; Civil Rules Review, Law Society of Ontario, Sommet francophone, September 2025, Ottawa
  • Presenter; Collateral Benefit Update, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Webinar, September 2023
  • Presenter; The New Tort of Family Violence, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Spring Conference, May 2023, Toronto
  • Co-Chair, Panelist and Moderator; Ateliers annuels de plaidoirie en français, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario, 2015 - Present, Ottawa
  • Member of the planning committee; County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), Civil Litigation Conferences, 2020 – Present
  • Panelist; The Impact of the Global Pandemic on Access to Justice, Global Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies, April 2021, Ottawa
  • Presenter; Deduction of Accident Benefits, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario, June 2019, Sudbury
  • Presenter; Approval of a Settlement Made by a Person Under Disability, County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), Civil Litigation Conference, November 2018, Tremblant (Quebec)
  • Professor; Trial Advocacy, University of Ottawa, Common Law, Fall 2017
  • Co-Chair; Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Fall Conference, 2017, Toronto
  • Presenter; Meaningful Mediations, Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Young Lawyers Division (East), April 2016, Ottawa
  • Presenter: Examinations for Discovery – Part 1: Discovery of the Plaintiff, Ontario Trial Lawyers
    • li>Association (OTLA), Webinar, April 2016, Ottawa li>Presenter; How to Advocate Effectively at Mediation, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), New Lawyers’ Division Conference, April 2014, Toronto li>Presenter; Family Law Act Claims – Distraction or Added Value to a Settlement? Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Spring Conference, May 2013, Toronto

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors; Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario, 2025 - Present
  • Pro Bono Lawyer; REACH Canada, 2011 – Present
  • Pro Bono Lawyer; Law Help Ontario, 2011 – Present
  • Board of Directors; Centre Espoir Sophie, 2017 – 2023
  • Board of Directors; CALACS Francophone d’Ottawa, 2011 – 2017
  • Volunteer; CALACS Francophone d’Ottawa, 2003 – 2011

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