Meet Our Team

“Everyone is deserving of justice, no matter who they are or where they come from.  My clients can trust they will be treated with dignity; they will be seen and heard with me at their side.”

Val is a born country girl, raised in a small village on the shores of the Demerara River. Her family immigrated to Canada when she was 10 years old. She credits her mother who raised two daughters with pure might and gumption for instilling in her a fierce work ethic and continuous desire for learning.

Val began her post-secondary studies at Queen’s University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Science Honours degree. She went on to post-graduate studies and obtained a Masters of Science from the University of Oxford. Val completed her law degree at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law. 

Since her call to the bar, Val has practiced exclusively in the area of insurance litigation. She began her career working as in-house counsel for one of Canada’s leading insurance companies. She has appeared before various levels of Courts including the Ontario Court of Appeal, The Superior Court of Justice, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and the License Appeal Tribunal. 

Having defended numerous insurance claims on behalf of the insurer, Val possesses an intimate knowledge of the policies and procedures of insurance companies and the insurance industry. Armed with this knowledge and her passion for advocating for others, Val began her own law practice to help accident victims navigate their way through a complex and challenging system.

Val has represented and fought for thousands of clients in a variety of accident cases against numerous insurance companies. Her advocacy has resulted in million-dollar settlements on behalf of her clients. She knows that accidents can create turmoil in the lives of the victim and their families. She understands the pain, suffering and uncertainty that accident victims face physically, emotionally, and economically. Clients choose Val and her team to represent them because they are compassionate and empathic allies who work diligently to ease the strain through relentless representation and fierce advocacy. Val and her team actively work to support their clients’ wellness journey through rehabilitation and negotiate maximum financial compensation to help them put their lives back together. 

Val is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association and the Advocates Society. 

Outside of her law practice, Val enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, exploring new cultures, and lending a helping hand to others. These are the things that give her a sense of balance and perspective which she brings to her practice to help better serve her clients.

“I think one of the biggest problems that we continue to face is access. In law in particular, access to Justice. While we continue to work on this as a society, I want my clients to be able to access me. I’m old school I like to pick up the phone and call my clients.”

Pryea is a personal injury lawyer at Chowbay Law who focuses on helping clients understand their rights, access their benefits, and guide them through the litigation process in motor vehicle accidents slip and fall claims and dog bite cases. Her goal is to passionately and vehemently, advocate for individuals who have been injured and deserve compensation. She understands that each case is unique, but she approaches all with empathy, trust, collaboration, and care. She understands that clients can often be intimidated, confused, or scared when they are injured and don’t know where to turn.

Pryea makes her clients a priority by being readily available to them.  Pryea engages her clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in her ability to represent them.

Pryea completed her undergrad at the University of Toronto but moved to England to study law. She loves to travel, is interested in Greek mythology, and enjoys cooking but none of the above without her morning coffee.

“My clients are confident that I vigorously and effectively advocate on their behalf.”

Justin has practiced law in insurance/personal injury litigation for more than a decade.  Since Justin’s call to the Bar, he has specialized in the insurance industry where he has been legal counsel for plaintiffs, and insurers, both in-house and at renowned private practice law firms.  Justin has appeared before various levels of Courts in Ontario, and before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).  In the past, Justin has defended insurance companies; therefore, he has intimate knowledge of the practices and policies within the insurance industry. 

Having served as insurance defense lawyer for major insurance companies, Justin’s experience proves advantageous and invaluable in his legal representation of injured plaintiffs.  He also has experience as an insurance adjuster for motor vehicle accident injuries.  As a certified kinesiologist, Justin has professional knowledge and experience in clinical settings rehabilitating car accident patients.  Drawing from these experiences, Justin answers his calling in advocating for injured plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.

Outside of his legal practice, Justin enjoys spending time with his family and friends travelling and exploring different cities and playing the piano at the Grade 10 level.  He engages in various sports including swimming at the Life Saving III level, skiing, and tennis.  

“There is nothing more valuable than to serve my community and commit myself in helping our clients succeed.”

Armin’s inspiration to advocate for others started at an early age, after his own experience with injustice.  As a lawyer, he is well-positioned to assist others, create change, right wrongs, build community and further the public good.  Witnessing the positive impact an advocate can have on someone’s life further fueled his aspiration to become a lawyer.

Armin’s legal career started in 2014 with a primary focus on the field of personal injury law. After graduating law school, this continued passion encouraged him to expand his knowledge to serve and compassionately advocate for the injured.  Armin works with clients who have suffered injuries due to various situations, including automobile accidents, slip and falls or animal aggression.  His journey has allowed him to connect with clients, hear their stories and expectations, and then transform the information into an action plan. The most rewarding feeling is the privilege to represent clients and have the opportunity to do very meaningful work to help others.

In his free time, Armin enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  He also dedicates time to stay healthy through his gym workouts and intermittent fasting practice.