Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

Surinder is a strong advocate, with experience in representing clients at all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Surinder practices exclusively in the areas of family law and child protection. She helps her clients reach effective and sustainable resolutions of their high conflict parenting disputes and all financial matters arising from a separation, including property division and support matters. In addition to the practice of law, Surinder is a content contributor for...

Chelsea Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Chelsea, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chelsea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justyna A. Waxman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Justyna A., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justyna A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With a decade of experience, Ryan is sought after by clients for his broad expertise and unique insight. Ryan now focuses his practice in the areas of family law and workplace law and has successfully represented clients in both areas. Ryan has considerable court experience having appeared in various proceedings in Alberta and British Columbia including before the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Standards Tribunal, and the Alberta Hum...

Ira Marcovitch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ira, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie Garbe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stephanie, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan McKie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jordan, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Camille Poirier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Camille, who practices law in Westmount, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camille is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Esther Eagleson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Esther, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Esther is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mallory Wyant is an associate in the Advocacy & Litigation group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes family law and estate litigation, with experience advising clients on family law litigation and negotiated agreements. Mallory earned her Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in 2021 and completed a Certificate in Public International Law at the Bader International Study Centre. During law school, she served as a caseworker with the Queen’s Priso...

Louis Cornillaut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Louis, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vanessa Sidwell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Vanessa, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Camelia Amiri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Camelia, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justine Covey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Justine, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meghan Lawson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Meghan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily is a lawyer with McLeod Green Dewar LLP practicing in the areas of family law, child protection and estates litigation. A tenacious advocate, Emily has successfully represented clients at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the specialized Estates List. In addition to her private practice, Emily is a frequent speaker at legal conferences across Ontario and has been invited numerous times by the Ontario Bar Association as both a chair and speaker. Emily sits ...