Vismay H. Merja

Vismay H. Merja is Litigation Counsel at UL Lawyers, representing clients in personal injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, long-term disability denials, employment litigation, and complex civil actions across Ontario. His practice is defined by strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation, and a results-driven approach to litigation.

Vismay has appeared before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, conducted numerous hearings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), and acted as counsel in jury trials and complex civil proceedings, before the Superior Court of Justice. He regularly represents clients in motor vehicle accident claims, catastrophic impairment (CAT) claims, Accident Benefits (SABS) disputes, slip-and-fall actions, wrongful dismissal cases, breach of contract litigation, and other civil and commercial disputes.

Known for his precise legal analysis and persuasive courtroom advocacy, Vismay is dedicated to advancing his clients' interests at every stage of the litigation process, from pre-litigation strategy and negotiation through trial and appeal. He is recognized for his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable strategies and for his relentless pursuit of favourable outcomes in contested proceedings.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury Litigation
• Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) Claims
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefit Denials
• Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) & LAT Hearings
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Claims
• Slip-and-Fall & Occupiers' Liability
• Employment Law & Wrongful Dismissal
• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Appellate Advocacy
• Tribunal and Administrative Law Proceedings

Notable Cases

• UL Lawyers Professional Corporation v. Notay, 2022 ONCA 8 (https://canlii.ca/t/jlp8s)
• Blackwood v Vaughan Mills, CV-22-00000446-0000 (Ont Sup Ct J, 26 August 2025)(endorsement of Trimble J)
• Singh v Beerinderpal, CV-22-0664 (Ont Sup Ct J, 5 November 2024)(endorsement of Bielby J)
• UL Lawyers Professional Corporation v Hopkins, 2025 ONSC 4265
• Rathakrishnan v Aviva Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 19-009539/AABS
• Ankapong v Toronto Transit Commission, 2025 ONLAT 23-011095/AABS
• Aditya v The Co-operators General Insurance Company, 2025 ONLAT 22-010805/AABS (View Decision)

Client Recognition

Vismay's client-centred advocacy and strategic approach have earned him a strong reputation for trust, professionalism, and results. As his former clients shared:

"Vismay was extremely professional from my initial contact with him and has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He always gave honest feedback, was very clear and precise when answering my questions, extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. I felt my best interests were at heart and am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case."
– Vera S.

"For my most recent case I worked with Vismay Merja who was not only thorough, and professional but always got back to me right away. I can be quite persistent, and he always kept me updated on a regular basis and kept the lines of communication open which I was extremely appreciative of. Thank you, Vismay!"
– Paulina Konopacka

"They are very professional, courteous, friendly, understanding, and most importantly...honest! I mostly dealt with Vismay Merja who was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and kept me in the loop during the entire process. He was always available for whatever questions I had and would get back to me in a timely manner."
– Joanne Shea

This consistent feedback reflects the foundation of Vismay's practice: rigorous legal work, transparent communication, and unwavering commitment to client outcomes.

* VM Legal Professional Corporation acts as independent counsel and is not an employee or partner of UL Lawyers Professional Corporation.