Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

Stéphanie Herbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Stéphanie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Stéphanie Herbert since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stéphanie Herbert is held by other lawyers.

Carly Flam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Carly practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Carly Flam since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carly Flam is held by other lawyers.

Morag MacLeod, KC is a senior lawyer practicing exclusively in family law since the 2000. After decades of mixed practice, including litigation, she now focuses on family law mediation and arbitration as a mediator/arbitrator. Morag's particular strength is in complex cases, including high complex parenting disputes and high net worth cases. Morag has been recognized by her peers as a leading family lawyer in B.C. including Lexpert, Doyles Guide, and Best Lawyers. Morag’s leadership in ...

Christian Ferron has been with Goldwater Droit since 2005 and serves as Of Counsel to the firm in Westmount, Quebec. His work focuses on legal research, written advocacy, and strategic analysis supporting the firm’s litigation and advisory matters, including Family Law, civil litigation, and estate-related disputes. Christian works closely with the firm’s lawyers to address complex legal questions and develop detailed legal arguments grounded in legislation, doctrine, and case law...

Shawn Duguay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Shawn practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Duguay since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shawn Duguay is held by other lawyers.

James Morrison is a partner in the Saskatoon office. He has extensive training and experience in all aspects of Dispute Resolution, including mediation, arbitration and collaborative law. He is an experienced court room advocate. James’s practice is focused primarily on family law, estates and civil litigation. James has extensive experience in each of these areas, not only as a litigator, but also as a certified mediator, collaborative lawyer and arbitrator. James is well known through...

Kate Bennett is a Partner and Practice Group Lead with the Family Law group at Harrison Pensa. With more than 15 years of experience practicing family law, Kate advises clients on all issues arising from separation and divorce, including decision-making responsibility for children (formerly custody), parenting time (formerly primary care and/or access), child and spousal support, and division of property. In addition to representing clients in family law litigation, Kate is experienced in Fam...

Marta Siemiarczuk is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Group of Nelligan Law. Marta is a lawyer and arbitrator and practices in the areas of Family Law and Collaborative Family Law, Estates and Civil Litigation. Marta has acted as a co-instructor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, for Civil Procedure and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. She is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa in Family Law. Marta is also a regular columnist on various family law top...

Partner with Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm, in Toronto, Ontario. Called to the Bar in 2013. Practising in all aspects of family law including negotiation and drafting of domestic contracts and the negotiation and litigation of all issues arising out of separation. After practising civil litigation at a boutique firm for four years, transitioned into practising family law and joined Kelly Jordan in 2018. Completed Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School, during which time spent one semester ...

Lawrence’s practice focuses on the resolution of family law disputes through negotiation, methods of alternative dispute resolution including Comprehensive Mediation, Collaborative Law, and through litigation. Lawrence has represented clients in all Manitoba courts. Lawrence has also lectured and written articles dealing with various issues in family law, has acted as a mediator, and is a certified arbitrator. Lawrence was re-appointed to his second term as a Human Rights adjudicator in...

George is a partner with Thomson Rogers and his practice is devoted to litigation with an emphasis on matrimonial litigation and matters involving commercial disputes. George has co-authored a number of articles for use in continuing legal education seminars and is a regular contributor speaker at continuing legal education seminars having spoken at seminars conducted by the Law Society of Ontario, the National Judicial Institute, Osgoode Professional Development and the Advocates’ Soci...

A scholar, teacher and leader in the Alberta legal community, Rhoda I. Dobler’s practice spans two and half decades, and includes mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and litigation. Her positive attitude, compassion and creativity guide her conflict resolution approach, making her a valued mediator and arbitrator. An ardent believer in the importance of identifying new talent and mentoring junior lawyers, Rhoda teaches the Bar Admission (CPLED) course annually, and speaks at semin...

Lorne MacLean, K.C. is one of Canada's leading ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Family Law. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Lorne is the founder of MacLean Law and has been practicing law since 1983. For more than four decades, Lorne has focused on Canada's most complex and high-net-worth family law matters. He regularly acts in high-stakes cases involving international jurisdictional disputes, UHNW spousal and child supp...

Brian Galbraith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Brian practices law in Barrie, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Galbraith since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian Galbraith is held by other lawyers.

Upon graduating from the National Program of the University of Ottawa (LL.L./LL.B.) in 2000 – as the recipient of the John Aylen Q.C. Prize for highest academic standing - Michael began his legal career working in the litigation department of a large national firm, Fasken Martineau. In fact, Michael initially worked for the firm as a student in the Montreal office and subsequently, as a lawyer in the Toronto office. In 2002, Michael returned to academia by undertaking his LL.M. studies ...

Krysta Ostwald earned her B.A. in 1993 and her LL.B. in 1996, both from the University of Victoria. She articled with Fraser Milner and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1997. Since then she has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Krysta worked with the firms of Laurie Allen & Associates, Turnbull Boyes and Soby Boyden Lenz, before creating Widdowson Kachur Ostwald Menzies LLP with her partners. Krysta emphasizes resolving disputes without unnecessary conflict. She utilizes ma...