Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

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

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

As a Partner at Burrison Hudani Doris LLP, Carina’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law and child protection law, including property division, support, and high-conflict parenting disputes. Carina’s experiences in both the legal and social work fields assist her in resolving her clients’ legal problems in a practical, creative and efficient manner. Carina is an advocate who is committed to helping her clients navigate the challenges of family law. She has a partic...

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

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

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...

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.

Hayley was called to the bar in 2016. She articled for Niman Gelgoot & Associates and subsequently joined the firm as an associate. Having practiced exclusively in family law, Hayley has experience in all aspects of the practice including complex income disputes and property division, support, and custody matters. Hayley has extensive litigation and trial experience in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and has worked on matters before the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She has had the ...

“If you’re honest and fair as you can be, not only in business but in life, things will work out.” – Kate Spade Katie began working at Resolve Legal Group as a Summer Student in April 2018 and joined the firm as an Articling Student in June 2019 after graduating law school from the University of Calgary. Katie was called to the Bar in Alberta in August 2020. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Katie packed a suitcase and drove across the country with her dog to at...

Lauren Daneman is an associate at Fogelman Law. Prior to her call, Lauren articled with a leading full-service law firm in Ottawa. Lauren was called to the Ontario bar in 2017, and relocated her practice to Toronto shortly thereafter. Lauren previously practised family law in a mid-size, full-service Toronto law firm. This experience gave Lauren a valuable perspective on the many legal issues that impact family law matters, including real estate, corporate law, and tax and estates. Lauren com...

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 ...

Baylee is a member of the firm’s Insolvency & Restructuring and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups. She represents lenders, debtors, receivers, and bankruptcy trustees in receiverships, foreclosures, and proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act . In addition to her insolvency practice, Baylee maintains a broad commercial litigation practice and has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in British Columbia.

Sajila has a broad practice in family and estates law. She brings experience handling a wide variety of issues including support, parenting disputes, the validity and interpretation of wills, and professional negligence. Sajila approaches each client matter with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Her ability to communicate effectively and build trust makes her a compassionate advocate for her clients in what are often complex and sensitive matters. S...

Wayne is an associate in the family law and litigation groups. Wayne has experience in property division, child support, spousal support, parenting and mobility issues. Wayne’s practice also includes general commercial and civil litigation. In the past, Wayne worked as a law lecturer and legal course specialist at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. While there, Wayne lectured on and developed course material for topics such as real estate law, mortgage law, local government law, and ...

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 ...

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.