Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Family Law
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&...
Sarah Boulby of Boulby Weinberg LLP is a seasoned family law lawyer with over 30 years of experience. She advises clients in Ontario and globally on complex support, property, and parenting matters. Sarah is skilled in negotiation, litigation, mediation, and arbitration, providing comprehensive legal representation. Sarah is a sought-after speaker and writer on family law topics. Her expertise has been recognized by the Law Society of Ontario, which uses her educational materials in its licen...
Rebecca Grosz has practiced family law for over a decade. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including domestic contracts, parenting, child and spousal support, and equalization and property, with a focus on complex property, equalization, and support claims including tax, estate, business law and valuation issues. Rebecca advocates for clients through alternative dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation/arbitration and Collaborative Practice, as well as...
Founding Partner and Mediator with Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm in Toronto, Ontario. Practises in the areas of family and fertility law, wills and estates. Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the LSUC. Particular expertise in family law issues pertaining to the gay and lesbian community and assisted human reproduction. Fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys. Co-counsel on Baker v. Francis (1999) and Miglin v. Miglin (2002) before the Supreme Cou...
Sarah is a family lawyer with more than a decade of experience helping clients find solutions for challenging situations. She provides timely and practical advice and is equally able to assist clients with cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, parenting plans, property division and support arrangements. She also frequently acts for third parties drawn into family law litigation. Sarah prides herself on understanding her clients’ unique goals and circumstances, and on providing st...
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 ...
Daryl Gelgoot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Daryl practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Daryl Gelgoot 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 Daryl Gelgoot is held by other lawyers.
With strong negotiation skills and extraordinary legal acumen, Kenneth is well-known for his ability to find creative, cooperative and beneficial resolutions to complex family law disputes. Whether through mediation, arbitration or litigation, he is sharp-witted, responsive, and empathetic in his approach to achieving his clients’ goals, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations. Kenneth founded Epstein Cole with Philip Epstein in 1978. As a senior partner, his practice focus...
A senior member of the Family Law bar and a senior partner in our Family Law Group, Lorne’s practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and access, property, support, and domestic contracts. He conducts litigation before every level of court in Ontario, as well as providing mediation and arbitration services. He also acts as counsel to lawyers and accountants addressing family law concerns that arise in business, wills and estates, and personal financial plan...
Sarah Boyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Sarah practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Boyle 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 Sarah Boyle is held by other lawyers.
Toenie Hersch is a Family Lawyer at Harrison Pensa with a practice that encompasses custody, access, child and spousal support, divorce, property issues, domestic contracts and Children's Aid Society cases. He represents both private and legally aided clients. Toenie focuses on helping spouses resolve the difficult and complicated issues that flow from their separation. He has extensive experience helping spouses negotiate separation agreements and, when necessary, representing them throughou...
The stakes in Family Law cases don’t get much higher: it takes a special lawyer to consistently win results at the highest level in Family Law. Jim Edney has been that kind of a lawyer for 30 years, earning him recognition as a Certified Specialist in Family Law by The Law Society of Ontario. Vision Praised by clients for his ability to “put things in perspective” and described by them as “incredibly diligent, fair and intelligent”, Jim advises on complex Family ...
Experienced in all aspects of family law, Aaron’s clients trust him to recognize the unique complexities of their case and to provide practical solutions that work best for them not only now – but into the future. With extensive legal knowledge and a strategic mindset, he is equally effective at reaching creative, amicable resolutions through negotiation or mediation as he is advocating for his clients in court. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Aaron’s practice encompasses all ...
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