Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law
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Erin Crawford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Erin, 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 Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Todd is a founding partner at Euroa Law Group in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Family Law and includes representing individuals and families in a wide range of matters such as separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, and property division. Todd has appeared before courts across Ontario and works with clients to address both straightforward and complex family law disputes. In addition to litigation, Todd encourages the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to help familie...
Susan Metzler’s practice encompasses both commercial and personal litigation. She has represented clients at all levels of court throughout Ontario and in other provinces. Susan’s personal litigation practice includes defence for institutions against whom claims are made regarding members or employees who allegedly abuse others physically, sexually, or emotionally, a variety of issues related to educational institutions and family and estate matters, divorce and separation. Her co...
Leigh began her practice at a large downtown law firm in the area of labour law. She soon realized that she loved the challenge of preserving personal relationships in the heat of legal battle. In 2007, she found her way to practicing family law, mediation and divorce law. Leigh founded the family law firm of Davis Reierson in 2010. She later joined MDW Law as Counsel in January 2023, and is now a Partner at the firm. Leigh has had the privilege of representing individuals in a broad range of...
Michael is a skilled and strategic litigator, negotiator, and problem solver who provides tactical, sensible, and proactive advice to his clients. He meticulously prepares clients for mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials, taking the necessary time to explain the finer details of each case. He is experienced in dealing with cases at all levels of court, including the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Michael&...
Yaël Lachkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Yaël, 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 Yaël is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michelle Bailey specializes in family law and is a partner at Moe Hannah LLP. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives. She also provides mediation services for clients. Michelle’s first degree in Small Business Management provides her with a solid foundation for understanding the nuances and challenges involved when a family has a closely held company in the center of a family law dispute....
Sandra provides legal services in the area of family law including alternate dispute resolution, spousal and co-habitational agreements, and enforcement of rights of spouses and children. Sandra has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law every year since 2015. Sandra is a trained Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator. Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator and provides these services to those desiring alternative Dispute Resolution services. She is a member of Family Arbitration Medi...
Louise Campbell has been a lawyer since 1983. Her practice consists of family and related areas of law. Her approach is to find a resolution which is within the law that represents the concern of all parties, including economic, cultural, religious and health issues. She has been mediating since 1995 and has been Collaborative Family Lawyer since 2000. Because they are required in the resolution of family matters, she is also an excellent legal source for real estate, wills and estates. Areas...
Pamela Sheppard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Pamela, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jen Liew is a Partner at Maleki Liew LLP. She has trial and appeal experience and has advocated for her clients at all levels of court in Ontario. She advises on areas of family law including complex divisions of property, child and spousal support, high-conflict custody and access disputes, cross-border issues, and the negotiation of domestic contracts. Jen is known for her attention to detail and her ability to simplify complicated issues.
Family lawyer Jennifer K. Howard joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) as a partner early in 2016 after practising at a large full-service law firm in downtown Toronto. Jennifer obtained her Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 2007. Since her call to the bar, she has been practising in all areas of family law and has been involved in many difficult and noteworthy cases involving child and spousal support, equalization of property, custody and access, drafti...
Charmaine Panko K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Real Estate Law. Charmaine, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charmaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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