Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

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 ...

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...

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.

Abby Pang is a dedicated family lawyer and proud mother of two . She is passionate about supporting healthy families and children, offering guidance through the legal system while empowering clients to be heard throughout the process. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Abby later moved to Vancouver’s east side and grew up in Richmond. Her father, a refugee who arrived in Canada in 1970, taught her the value of grit and perseverance—qualities that continue to shape her legal prac...

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 ...

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 ...

“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...

Ms. Gervais-Boucher graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Université de Montréal and was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2022. She joined our team in the summer of 2021 and stands out for the quality and rigor of her work, her team spirit, and her keen interest in family law, particularly child custody cases, always having their best interests at heart. In collaboration with our lawyers, she will accompany you through all stages of your family law case. Ms. Gervais-Boucher plea...

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

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

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...