Jae Cho B.SC., J.D
Partner | Counsel & Product Officer
Contact Information
T: 647- 250 - 4008
F: 416-661-5529 ext. 222
E: jcho@vclawyers.ca
Practice Areas
Disability Insurance Law, Personal Injury Law
Location
Toronto Office
1110 Finch Avenue West Unit 310,
Toronto, ON M3J 2T2
Markham Office
110 Denison Street, Unit 10
Markham, ON L3R 1B6
Experience
Jae Cho is a Founding Member and Co-Managing Partner of Vaturi and Cho LLP in Toronto. As a multifaceted legal leader, he heads the firm’s Personal Injury practice group while also overseeing the Real Estate and Corporate Commercial divisions.
Jae acts as a dedicated advocate for injured parties, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes to resolve their disputes efficiently and equitably. Prior to co-founding Vaturi and Cho LLP, Jae established a reputation for excellence in civil litigation. His extensive experience has given him unique insight into the claims process, allowing him to secure strong results for his clients.
Personal Injury & Litigation Practice Jae acts primarily on behalf of Plaintiffs in serious personal injury and disability claims. He has successfully represented individuals and families in high-stakes litigation. His expertise is invaluable for mediating and resolving complex, multimillion-dollar claims. In the past, he has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants with claims involving very serious injuries, including:
In addition to his Personal Injury and litigation practice, Jae leads the firm’s groups in Real Estate and Corporate Commercial law. Jae has broadened his practice to include complicated commercial and real estate transactions. He also actively provides strategic consultancy services to start-up ventures and international companies, addressing a diverse array of legal and business matters.
Interviews & Media
In 2020, Jae appeared in the MBC documentary More Live Today Morning, where he addressed public safety issues regarding the obstruction of firefighting trucks due to illegal parking. In 2024, he was featured in the SBS investigative documentary I Want to Know That. The episode, titled “967 Days of Detention and the Missing Trial,” shed light on a high-profile case involving a Korean national who endured 32 months of wrongful imprisonment in Canada.
Beyond traditional media, Jae is a prominent figure in the digital legal space. He frequently appears in interviews and collaborations across various YouTube channels. Through his own educational content on Instagram and YouTube, Jae has amassed over 10 million views, making complex legal topics accessible to a wide audience.
Publication & Blogs
An avid reader and lifelong learner, Jae has channeled his passion for knowledge into authorship. He is the author of the book The Man Who Defends (Korean title: 변호하는 남자), published in Korea (ISBN 979-11-93113-02-8).
Committed to public legal education, Jae frequently writes articles and blog posts designed to demystify complex legal concepts. Through his writing, he aims to make the law more accessible and understandable for the general public.
Notable Cases
Algu v. Ayyaz, 2023 ONSC 602 (January 24, 2023
Yoon v. Kim, 2022 ONSC 5733 (October 11, 2022)
Benson v. Cichorczyk, 2014 ONSC 964 (February 12, 2014)
Licensing Appeal Tribunal
Kwon v. Economical Ins. Co., 2021 ONLAT 20-006390/AABS
Ko v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 21-015392/AABS-PI
Kwak v. Economical Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 21-015732/AABS
Kang v. Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company (Travelers), 2024 ONLAT 21-015857/AABS
Isakow v. Security National Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 22-006741/AABS
Lee v. Aviva General Insurance, 2025 ONLAT 22-007215/AABS
Park v. Economical Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-008362/AABS
Letoya vs. The Personal Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-009646/AABS
Bae v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance, 2025 ONLAT 23-001213/AABS
Morgan v. Intact Insurance, 2025 ONLAT 23-002621/AABS
Jeong v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 21-000919/AABS
Yeo v. Aviva Insurance Canada, 2023 ONLAT 21-006451/AABS
Cho vs. Security National Insurance Company, 2020 ONLAT 19-008319/AABS
Kwon v. Economical Ins. Co., 2021 ONLAT 20-006390/AABS
Cho v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company, 2022 ONLAT 20-011492/AABS
Kim v. Intact Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-002694/AABS
Sim v. Aviva Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-005230/AABS
Education
Jae earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Ontario in 2011. Prior to his legal studies, he graduated from Trinity College at the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science in 2005.
Demonstrating his commitment to continuous growth and diverse perspectives, Jae is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Knox College, part of the Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto.
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