Robert Wilfred Walter Dowhan

Robert Dowhan (Bob) was educated at the University of Windsor (B.A. 1995) and the University of Western Ontario (1999). Since his call in 2001 Bob has defended the interests of insureds, insurers as well as other stakeholders in the insurance industry.

Prior to joining Dolden Wallace Folick, Bob was the senior litigation partner in the insurance practice group as well as managing partner at a large regional firm in Guelph, Ontario.

In his 20 years of litigation experience Bob developed a passion for complex property claims involving fraud, false or misleading statements, material changes and arson. Bob has extensive experience with all civil litigation including first party claims, third party liability claims, construction matters, and real and personal property disputes. Bob has appeared before all levels of Court in Ontario. Bob prides himself on being an effective trial advocate and finding the solutions to problems in a unique and practical fashion. Bob has been working with insurers providing insight and guidance on large and complex losses that involve multi-faceted claims including compromised structure, building replacement, loss of income and business interruption, loss of income and other nuanced insurance losses. Bob has an unparalleled understanding of policy wording and interpretation, the case law and legislation surrounding property and title insurance, as well as policies of commercial general liability insurance.

Bob finds complex and difficult claims with aspects of fraud, deceit and falsification absolutely fascinating and loves rolling up his sleeves to dig to the bottom of such claims. Bob has defended claims involving arson, staged or planned losses, and overt attempts to pump up or “boost” smaller legitimate losses. This has resulted in a close and constructive relationship with adjusters, special investigation teams, arson investigators and supporting engineers and experts. Bob has developed a swift and effective EUO process allowing for quick and effective examination of insureds in the course of larger complicated claims.