Martin Willemse

Areas of Legal Expertise Focusing on Disability Insurance Law and Personal Injury Law.

Geographical Reach Operating primarily within the cities of Calgary and Vancouver.

Professional Background Martin Willemse, a distinguished partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, spearheads the firm's efforts in Western Canada as the Practice Leader for both Long-term Disability (LTD) and Personal Injury Law sectors. His legal prowess extends to offering unparalleled legal assistance to clients dealing with long-term disability issues in Alberta and British Columbia.

Reputation and Community Involvement Martin's reputation as a tenacious insurance attorney is well-established, particularly for his advocacy on behalf of individuals grappling with a range of complex, chronic conditions, including but not limited to:

• Chronic Pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

• Lyme Disease

• Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)

• Central Sensitivity Syndromes

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Various Mental Health Disorders (including major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and bipolar disorder)

His commitment to these areas has garnered him recognition and respect as a key legal resource among several organizations across British Columbia. Notable collaborations include his work with the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Fibromyalgia Society of BC, National MEFM Action Network of Canada, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – BC and Yukon Division, the BC Psychological Association, and PainBC.