Charles Wagner

Justin is the Principal of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP. Justin was a partner at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (now Dentons LLP) and a partner and counsel at Hull & Hull LLP. He is the founder of allaboutestates.ca; a popular collaborative blog on estate and trust matters. Justin is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Advocates’ Society, the Estate Planning Council of Toronto, and the Estate Planners’ Council of Halton. He has consistently been named ...

Ellen Bessner is an experienced, tough-minded commercial litigator, known for her determination and common sense advice. After 25 years of practice on Bay Street at prominent Canadian law firms, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Gowling WLG, Ellen joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP in 2014, where she is a leader in commercial and securities litigation, employment litigation, insurance defence, directors’ and officers’ liability, professional negligence, class actions, and regulator...

Ian Hull co-founded the firm with his father, Rodney Hull, in 1998. Ian also maintains a mediation practice through Hull Estate Mediation Inc. Ian is a lecturer at the Ontario Bar Admission Course and guest lecturer for the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Ian is also the author of numerous articles and has written four books on estate law issues. All books and articles can be found on our website .

Peter Jervis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. Peter practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Jervis since 2006. 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 Peter Jervis is held by other lawyers.

Deanna S. Gilbert was admitted to the Law Society of Ontario in 2008. Her practice is devoted to representing Plaintiffs in personal injury litigation including cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, product liability, and assaults. Deanna has appeared before all levels of Court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, and frequently appears before the Licence Appeal Tribunal. She has been designated a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigatio...

Executive Summary Paul Stoyan is the Chairman of Gardiner Roberts and practises business law with a special emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. His varied experience makes him a valued corporate counsel to large and medium-size corporations of all types. He has worked extensively with various companies in the technology and financial sectors and has assisted such companies in various cross-border transactions, in going public and in establishing a...

Richard M. Bogoroch is a highly regarded and accomplished personal injury lawyer. Mr. Bogoroch has over 29 years of experience and dedication to his profession, and is actively involved in the legal community. Mr. Bogoroch is a past Director of the Ontario Centre for Advocacy Training and a past Director of the Advocates’ Society. Mr. Bogoroch is also a past Chairman of the Canadian Bar Association - Ontario Provincial Committee on the Judiciary. He is also a member of the Metropolitan ...

Sabrina A. Lucenti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Sabrina A. practices law in Barrie, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sabrina A. Lucenti 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 Sabrina A. Lucenti is held by other lawyers.

Georgina Carson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Georgina practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Georgina Carson since 2020. 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 Georgina Carson is held by other lawyers.

Joanna Radbord is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Joanna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Joanna Radbord 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 Joanna Radbord is held by other lawyers.