Éliane Lachaîne
Bilingual Ottawa Personal Injury and Disability Lawyer
Address: 101-1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1G 3Y6
Telephone: 613-319-0627
Email: elachaine@burntucker.com
Year Called to the Bar: 2005
Éliane Lachâîne is a partner at Burn Tucker Lachâîne PC, practising exclusively in plaintiff personal injury and disability insurance law. Since 2014, she has co-led a boutique injury practice with partners Colleen Burn and Laurie Tucker.
She is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation – a designation from the Law Society of Ontario awarded in 2020, recognizing demonstrated expertise and peer-reviewed excellence in litigation practice. Fully bilingual, Éliane brings over 20 years of experience assisting both French- and English-speaking clients with long-term disability and injury claims.
Burn Tucker Lachâîne PC is a six-lawyer firm focused exclusively on representing injured and disabled clients across Ontario, providing practical and experienced legal guidance in insurance and injury matters. The firm operates on a No Win, No Fee basis and maintains offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, and Hawkesbury.
Areas of Practice:
- Motor Vehicle Claims (Car, Motorcycle, Truck, Cycling, Pedestrian, ATV, Snowmobile)
- Slip and Fall and Other Injury Claims
- Traumatic Brain Injuries | Spinal Cord Injuries | Catastrophic Injuries
- Fractures and Broken Bones | Amputation | Wrongful Death / Fatality Claims
- Disability Insurance Claims (Group, Private, OTIP, HOODIP, CAF/SISIP)
- Long-Term Disability Claims and Denials
- Critical Illness | Life Insurance | Accidental Death Claims
Education:
- Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Ontario, 2020
- Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2005
- LL.B., University of Ottawa, 2003
- B.A. Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, 2000
Professional Memberships:
- Law Society of Ontario
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
- Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) – Board of Directors 2025–Present
- County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) – Planning Committee, Civil Litigation Conferences 2020–Present
- The Advocates’ Society | Injury Lawyers of Ontario
What types of cases does Éliane Lachâîne handle?
Personal injury claims (motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, brain injury, catastrophic injury, spinal cord injury, wrongful death, dog bite) and disability insurance claims (long-term disability denials, group, private, OTIP, HOODIP, SISIP, critical illness and life insurance).
Is Éliane Lachâîne bilingual?
Yes. Éliane provides full legal services in both English and French and is one of Ottawa’s leading bilingual personal injury and disability lawyers.
What does it cost to hire Éliane Lachâîne?
Burn Tucker Lachâîne PC operates on a No Win, No Fee basis. Clients pay nothing unless the firm wins their case. Free initial consultations are available.
Where are Burn Tucker Lachâîne PC’s offices?
Ottawa: 101-1815 Alta Vista Drive | Toronto: 2300 Yonge St #1600 |
Waterloo: 245 The Boardwalk #302 |
Hawkesbury: 200-115 Main Street East. Home, hospital, and video conference meetings also available.
What is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation?
A prestigious designation awarded by the Law Society of Ontario recognizing peer-reviewed expertise in civil litigation. Éliane received this designation in 2020.
Can Burn Tucker Lachâîne PC handle my case if I am outside Ottawa?
Yes. The firm serves clients throughout Ontario and across Canada via their multi-city offices and virtual/home visit services.
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