Meet the LMV Team

lan A. Little* was still a teenager when he started at Osgoode Hall Law School after a couple of years at McMaster University. He had his first reported case before he even graduated in 1984. lan was called to the Ontario bar in 1986, and won his first civil jury trial that same year. He practised as an associate and then partner with a well-known insurance defence firm in downtown Toronto until 1994, when he switched sides and began representing accident victims. He and Dianna Morello have worked together since 1995, creating and building a thriving litigation practice that continues with LMV.

lan has appeared at all levels of the Ontario court system including the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal. He has also participated in proceedings at the Supreme Court of Canada. lan has represented clients at various Ontario and federal tribunals including the former Canada Pension Plan Disability Review Tribunal, the Social Services Tribunal, the former Pension Appeals Board, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, the former Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

Over the course of his career, lan has had involvement with the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Advocates’ Society, the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association, McKenzie Health Foundation and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.

*Providing services on behalf of a Professional Corporation.

Dianna Morello* attended Glendon College (York University) where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in French. In 1994, she graduated with a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario bar in 1996.

Dianna has practiced in the area of personal injury litigation for her entire career. She has appeared before the Superior Court of Ontario and the Ontario Court of Justice. Dianna has also attended a number of tribunals including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the Licence Appeal Tribunal, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. Throughout her career, Dianna has been involved with the Advocate’s Society, the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association, Mackenzie Health Foundation and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.

Dianna is conversant in Italian and Spanish.

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J. John Vettese* received an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from York University in Economics and Political Science in 1995. He obtained his law degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1998 and was called to the Ontario bar in February 2000. He has practised commercial and tax litigation during his career and has had an active practice in plaintiff personal injury and insurance litigation since his call to the bar. He is conversant in Italian.

John has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and the Tax Court of Canada. He has also appeared at various government tribunals such as the Landlord Tenant Board, the Canada Pension Plan Disability Review Tribunal, the Employment Insurance Commission, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the Licence Appeal Tribunal. John believes in approaching insurance and injury disputes with confidence and tenacity while maintaining respect and professional integrity.

John is a member of the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association. He was actively involved for many years in the Strides for Stroke 5k Run/Walk in support of Mackenzie Health Foundation as a Committee Co-Chair. In 2021 John embarked on a new fundraising initiative as a co-founder of Strides for Seniors, partnering with several of the local GTA hospital/charity foundations to promote independence and accessibility for our seniors.

*Providing services on behalf of a Professional Corporation.

Natasha is an associate at Little Morello Vettese LLP, where she works as a plaintiff’s lawyer primarily focusing on accident benefit and tort litigation. Prior to joining LMV, she worked with well-known personal injury law firms in Toronto and Brampton.

Natasha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India where she received her B.A. and LL.B. degrees, and Summa Cum Laude from National Law School, Bangalore, India where she received her LL.M.
She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2020 and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Outside of work, Natasha loves travelling and music. She is state level roller skating champion from India. She also speaks fluent Hindi and Punjabi.

Alessia graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Law & Business. Alessia then graduated from Seneca College’s Paralegal program. She passed the Paralegal examination in 2023 and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Alessia enjoys traveling in her spare time.

Magdalena Del Borrello completed law school at Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City and obtained her “Titulo de Abogado” in 1989. Since emigrating to Canada, Magda has worked as a law clerk starting in 1995 with the now senior LMV lawyers in the field of plaintiff personal injury claims. She is fluent in Spanish.

Regina Sawczak graduated from the Toronto School of Business in 2001 with a diploma in accounting and computer applications. Her experience as a plaintiff personal injury law clerk dates back to 2001 when she commenced work with the now senior LMV lawyers. She continues to assist with the management of motor vehicle accident and personal injury claims.

Regina is fluent in Polish.

Sulma Granados obtained a diploma as a bilingual executive secretary from Harvard College in El Salvador. She was employed in the legal department of a multinational corporation prior to emigrating to Canada. She has been a dedicated and indispensable legal assistant since she started working with the now senior LMV lawyers in 1997. Sulma is fluent in Spanish.

Mizan Amanuel started her career as a legal assistant with the senior LMV lawyers in 1998 after many years of managing a medical office. She is one of our front-line contacts with clients and also assists the law clerks and lawyers. She is fluent in Tigrigna, Italian and Spanish. Mizan conveys a positive spirit and is beloved by co-workers and clients alike.

Marisa Amato obtained a Certificate as a Legal Assistant from Seneca College in 2002 and later graduated from Humber College in 2004 with a Law Clerk Diploma. She has been employed as a law clerk assisting the lawyers of LMV and its predecessor firms since 2005. Marisa specializes in plaintiff personal injury/motor vehicle accident and disability insurance claims. She is enthusiastic and dedicated to addressing client concerns.

Francesca graduated from York University with an Honours Major BSc in Chemistry. She has been assisting lawyers and law clerks since joining the predecessor firm in early 2020. She speaks fluent Italian having lived in Italy for numerous years. She was a competitive swimmer who still enjoys sports activities and travels in her spare time.

Pina Carpino graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto. Before joining the LMV team in 2011, she worked in the insurance industry, earning a Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. Pina is often the first LMV team member that people deal with in person or on the telephone. Her roles include reception and various clerical duties.

Iryna Zhelavska is the LMV full-charge bookkeeper maintaining all accounting functions since starting with LMV’s predecessor firm in 2009. Iryna speaks fluent Russian.