David Ionico

David graduated with Honours from Montreal’s McGill University in 1978. He next received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. In 1982 he was admitted by the Supreme Court of California to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law in the courts of California. After receiving his Certificate of Qualification through the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, in 1985 David was admitted by the Law Society of Ontario as a Barrist...

Mark Abradjian is a Partner at Ross & McBride LLP . He is the head of the Estate and Commercial Litigation Groups. Mark's practice focuses on commercial and estate litigation . He acts for a variety of clients that include public and private companies, institutions and individuals. With over twenty years of trial and advocacy experience, Mark has handled many complex cases and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario.

Mark Giavedoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Real Estate Law. Mark practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Giavedoni since 2021. 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 Mark Giavedoni is held by other lawyers.

Patricia (Pat) Forte specializes in employment law and insurance defence. She has also completed courses in risk assessment, risk control and risk financing to receive her Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, and has expertise in risk management in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. In the area of employment, her expertise includes representing clients on employment standards, contracts, policies, privacy, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, managing leaves of absence,...

Asif Lasani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Asif practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Asif Lasani 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 Asif Lasani is held by other lawyers.

Stephen has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada since 2004. He has also been selected as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury Law in Ontario as a result of peer reviewed votes by both Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada. Stephen, a life-long resident of Burlington, is an avid sports fan who enjoys golfing and competitive hockey. He is married and has two children. After graduating from Law School on the Dean’s Honours List in 1989, S...

Alison Gilmour is a civil litigation lawyer, who exclusively represents individuals in lawsuits against insurance companies and related negligence claims against insurance agents and lawyers. She has focused on disability and life insurance cases for more than 25 years. Alison handles long term disability , short term disability, critical illness , life insurance and long term care insurance matters for individuals whose claims have been denied by their insurers. Until 2014, Alison used to de...

Neena Gupta is a partner in the firm’s Waterloo and Toronto offices. Her practice focuses on a broad range of employment and human rights matters. Neena has advised a broad range of employers, from start ups to world-renowned multinationals, on all aspects of employment law, including employment policies, offer letters, compensation plans, cross-border employment and regulatory compliance in Canada. Neena regularly advises employers on both compliance and litigation involving the Ontari...

Radhika Vaidyanathan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Radhika practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Radhika Vaidyanathan 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 Radhika Vaidyanathan is held by other lawyers.

Alexander Verrilli is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Alexander Verrilli is an experienced commercial and civil litigator at McKenzie Lake Lawyers, representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving construction, fraud, mortgage enforcement, shareholder and oppression claims, contracts, property, bankruptcy and receivership, and judgment enforcement. Alexander has successfully represented clients in multimillion-dol...