Deborah Berlach

Brian joined Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP in 2009 and was admitted into the partnership in 2015. He is a co-chair of the Special Investigations practice group. Brian graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto in 2002 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. He completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2005 and was called to the Bar in 2006. Brian's primary practice encompasses all areas of automobile insurance defence litigation includi...

Alexandra Sadvari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Alexandra practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Sadvari 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 Alexandra Sadvari is held by other lawyers.

Batia Stein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Batia practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Batia Stein 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 Batia Stein is held by other lawyers.

Denise Cooney is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law and Trusts and Estates. Denise is a thoughtful and practical advocate who is a trusted advisor to her clients. She has both a deep knowledge of the law and an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics underlying disputes. Denise acts for clients in complex commercial, estates, and employment disputes, as well as administrative law and ...

France M. Tenaille is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mining Law. France M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized France M. Tenaille since 2018. 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 France M. Tenaille is held by other lawyers.

Frank S.M. Devito is a civil litigator and senior partner at Beard Winter LLP, with more than 20 years of insurance defence litigation expertise. Bringing sound advice and a deep understanding of the Canadian insurance industry, Frank has a lengthy track record of successfully defending insurers in relation to various types of claims. These include motor vehicle tort claims, personal injury claims, general liability claims, property/casualty claims, construction claims, contractor liability c...

Mary Kelly practises business law, and has considerable experience relating to company, banking and regulatory requirements as applied to private mergers and acquisitions, secured lending, corporate reorganizations and business joint ventures. Her diverse experience in private mergers and acquisitions includes advising financial institutions on divestiture options for non-core businesses and implementing successful international auction sales on behalf of multinational clients, including thos...

Laura provides passionate and dedicated representation for clients who find themselves faced with death, financial vulnerability, or capacity concerns. Laura first became interested in estates law while clerking at the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto, where she worked on a variety of estates matters, from routine probate applications to more complex disputes. Since her call to the bar in 2015, Laura has practiced exclusively in the area of estates, trusts and capacity litigation, and has re...

Heather L. Hansen, C.S. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Heather L. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Heather L. Hansen, C.S. 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 Heather L. Hansen, C.S. is held by other lawyers.

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