Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

Heather Kindness is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Heather, 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 Heather 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...

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.

“How much you accomplish and where you end up in life is a direct result of how you react when you get knocked down. In other words, your attitude determines your latitude” – D. Gendall Eric Law is an Associate at Resolve Legal Group with the skills and know-how to help you resolve your matter in a way that best suits your unique situation. Eric has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society with distinction. He attended law school at t...

Since Hilary’s call to the bar in 2016, she has practiced family law in London, Ontario. Hilary assists clients with family law and child protection matters in Court and through alternative dispute resolution. While Hilary was in law school, she developed a passion for family law as the Family Law Student Supervisor at Western University’s student legal clinic. As a law student, Hilary was the recipient of the Edna Yuet-Lui Memorial Award, the Douglas May Memorial Award, and the G...

Kristy is a critical thinker who analyzes legal problems from every angle. With a sensitivity to her clients’ goals and needs, Kristy can formulate and offer practical and creative strategies to resolve family law disputes. Kristy's practice encompasses all areas of family law including parenting, national and international child abduction, child support, spousal support and property division. Her previous experience in commercial litigation enables her to identify and address corporate...

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.

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.

Sima Hashemi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Sima, 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 Sima is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Victoria Ourumis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Victoria, 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 Victoria 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 ...

Houman Mortazavi is a lawyer, adjunct university professor, legal scholar and professional engineer. He holds several university degrees including PhD in Law, LLB, BSc(Eng), MSc(Eng), MA(Econ), BA(Econ), MBA, and TEP (Candidate). Houman is a member of the Law Society of Ontario as well as the Law Society of Alberta and he is a permanent member of the Bar in both jurisdictions. He also practices law in other provinces, such as British Columbia, as a visiting lawyer when he has a client in othe...

Deborah Perkins-Leitman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Deborah, 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 Deborah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sophia is a dedicated family law advocate. Her legal journey began at the York Region Supervised Access Centre, where she discovered her calling to support families through challenging transitions. Since then, she has focused exclusively on family law — helping clients navigate parenting disputes, complex financial matters, and everything in between with empathy and clarity. During law school, Sophia clerked at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A proud ...

Sally is the Founder and Principal Lawyer at Mahin Law Professional Corporation. Sally has exclusively practiced in the area of Family Law since her Call to the Bar. Prior to starting her own law firm, she worked as an Associate Lawyer at two Family law firms in Toronto and Markham. Sally is a well-rounded and versatile lawyer and she represents clients in and out of Court. She drafts complex separation agreements and parenting plans, litigates family law matters before the Ontario Court of J...

Michael joined Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP as an associate in August 2019. Michael graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary in 2016. During his time at the University of Calgary, he volunteered for the Innocence Project. He completed his articles at a full-service firm in Leduc prior to being called to the Alberta Bar. Michael practiced at a small firm in Edmonton for 2 years where his practice was focused on family law, real estate and wills and estates prior to returning ...