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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...

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

Shane is a strategic business adviser who has assisted in the acquisition, licensing, and marketing of some of the world’s most famous trademarks and IP assets. Shane is one of a select few Canadian practitioners recognized for his experience in commercial transactions regarding intellectual property assets and is frequently called upon by brand owners around the world to assist with their international acquisition and licensing plans. Shane has assisted clients with dozens of cross-bor...

Jan Goddard entered law school with an interest in working with elderly persons and their legal issues, but over 30 years ago the term ‘elder law’ did not even exist. So Jan made her own path to the law practice she has today. Along the way, she served for 10 years as counsel at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee in Ontario, obtained a certificate in gerontology from Ryerson University and a mediation certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School, and founded and developed t...

Shanti has focused on building an insurance defence practice in property and product liability loss, including subrogation work. She has worked extensively on files involving condominium construction. Shanti consistently represents Long Term Care Facilities and nurses providing care to patients at home. She has acted as an Appraiser under s.128 of the Insurance Act. She has extensive experience with professional negligence and enjoys BI tort work. Since being called to the bar, she was worked...

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.

David L.P. Garson is the Managing Partner of Garson Immigration Law . He has been practicing immigration law for nearly three decades and has been certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law. David advises individual and corporate clients on cross-border and international issues, with a client roster that ranges from families to executives to multinational corporations. David also represents major IT companies in complex matters such as Enterpris...

Dylan Chochla is a partner in the Toronto Insolvency and Restructuring group. His practice focuses on corporate bankruptcy, insolvency and restructurings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, and under provincial and federal corporate statutes. He regularly represents clients in court and has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Dylan is involved in a wide vari...

R. Ian Macdonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. R. Ian practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized R. Ian Macdonald since 2019. 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 R. Ian Macdonald is held by other lawyers.

Alexandra V. Mayeski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Alexandra V. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra V. Mayeski 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 Alexandra V. Mayeski is held by other lawyers.