Erika Tower

Partner | Toronto Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Connecting with my clients and their families is most important to me, so that I can make sure they feel respected, protected and supported. There is no better feeling than knowing I’ve helped someone like you receive the compensation and access the resources they need to move forward through adversity and live their best possible life.

Erika Tower

Calm, Practical, Pragmatic

By listening with compassion and empathy and understanding who you are and what’s important to you, I aim to ease any fear and confusion you have about the legal process. Understanding what you’ve lost and what that means to you allows me to advocate for you with greater passion and dedication.

A light in the dark

Many survivors are understandably in the dark about the legal process. I’m here to help you understand what is happening and why, what you can expect to face at every stage of the process, and what we can do to make things proceed as smoothly as possible.

 

Calm, professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. She skillfully led me through each step of the process, answering my questions quickly and explaining things clearly without being condescending. She is passionate about her work and cares about getting the best possible results for her clients.Calm, professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. She skillfully led me through each step of the process, answering my questions quickly and explaining things clearly without being condescending. She is passionate about her work and cares about getting the best possible results for her clients.

Anonymous

Discussions of Case Law

September 8, 2026

Beyond Ahluwalia: Practical Considerations for Litigating IPV Claims

Drawing on recent Ontario cases, this article offers practical guidance on proving, pleading, and quantifying IPV claims.
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April 30, 2025

The Evolution Of Vicarious Liability In Sexual Abuse Cases (Part 2)

Application in Recent Cases There have been several decisions in the past five years where Canadian courts have considered vicarious liability in the context
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In the Media

February 9, 2023

Erika Tower Speaks To CBC News About Civil Case Against CDSBEO And Ted Oliver

“It’s impacted her relationships, the way she views the world, [and] the way she views relationships between children and authority figures with suspicion.” In a follow-up to our recent statement , Er
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