Jun 05, 2014 in News Blogs

Blogs: Greg Neinstein's dedication to community volunteerism

Greg Neinstein[/caption] Greg Neinstein's interest to help people in need is what led him down the path to becoming a personal injury lawyer. "I've always intended to assist people in any way possible, who have suffered and need someone in their corner," says Greg. And while the managing partner of Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers spends days in the court room doing just that, Greg also spends most of his free time giving back to his community through volunteering in various capacities. For the last four years, Greg has donated his time as chair of the BIST & OBIA Mix & Mingle for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), to raise funds and support ABI survivors and their loved ones. Since his role as chair Greg has helped raise the profile of ABI and its consequences. He's also raised over approximately $400,000 for the two charities who develop support programs for ABI survivors and their families. "Volunteering is a vital part of society and it's important for able; healthy people to do whatever they can to help those less fortunate," he says. "Everyone in a volunteer committee has the ability to pitch in and bring something valuable to the team. "It's incredible what the donation of time and effort can do for a not-for-profit organization." He also donates to a wide range of organizations including: the Bridgepoint Classic Golf Tournament in support of Bridgepoint Health, the PRHC Foundation Charity Golf Tournament in support of Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Out of the Rough in support of St. Michael's Hospital, the Rehab Golf Classic in support of St. John's Rehab Hospital, the Smilezone Golf Tournament, the annual Personal Injury Bar Hockey Challenge, Autism Speaks, Ryerson University, the Festival of Football for West Park Hospital and the remodeling of patient lounges in West Park Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital and the Toronto Rehab Institute. "We all represent our communities and the more we give back to the communities we live in the more they thrive and succeed and in turn you thrive and succeed," he says. "I think it's critical for people to do that." In the time he has left, Greg enjoys working out, playing hockey and spending time at the cottage with his family. He's also dedicating a lot of time towards a new home for his family, which includes his wife and three daughters who are 5, 8 and 10. He may be raising the next group of lawyers. "They are inspired by both my wife and I who work in professions that focus on helping others and those values have created very thoughtful and caring children; I?m very proud of that. Join Greg and the friendly staff of Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers at the upcoming 2014 BIST/OBIA Mix & Mingle on June 11 at the Steam Whistle Brewery from 6 to 10 p.m. to help raise awareness and funds that support those with acquired brain injury. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you can buy them online. We encourage everyone to join us.