Richard McLean is a well-known insurance litigator in the City of Toronto . For many years he has been associated with the firm of Thompson, Tooze , McLean & Elkin and its predecessors. He is recognized for his clear, concise legal arguments on matters of insurance law, personal injury and damages.

He has acted as counsel for many other law firms and has provided advice both legal and practical not only to the profession, but to the insurance industry as well. He has represented insurers and other litigants at every judicial level , including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has represented litigants and resolved disputes relating to property losses, construction defects, product liability and occupiers liability; as well as every conceivable type of personal injury action.

He has always been highly regarded for his sense of fairness and objectivity. He brings all of these talents and abilities to the forum of Alternate Dispute Resolution.