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Laurie Pawlitza is a partner in the Family Law Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. She represents clients in a broad range of family law matters involving high incomes, substantial property issues, parenting disputes, support claims, and complex financial matters. Laurie works with clients to develop practical and strategic solutions tailored to their circumstances, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. She regularly appears before courts at all levels...

R. Ian Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mining Law. R. Ian practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized R. Ian Mitchell 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 R. Ian Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

Michael Valo is a partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP with a practice dedicated to construction and infrastructure disputes, including international arbitration and complex project litigation. He represents owners, contractors, and engineers across major infrastructure projects such as pipelines, power generation and transmission facilities, mining operations, tunneling and light rail systems, and healthcare developments. Michael regularly acts as counsel in arbitrations under ICC, UNCITRAL, and ad...

John D. Leslie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. John D. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Leslie 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 John D. Leslie is held by other lawyers.

In addition to being certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Civil Litigation, Darcy is a certified Brain Injury Specialist by the Brain Injury Association of America, has been recognized by his peers in both the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a repeatedly recommended leading lawyer in Personal Injury and in Best Lawyers in Canada® in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. As well, Darcy was the proud recipient of the 2011 Dean Edgell Award, presented by the...

David Lavkulik is a Toronto mediator, lawyer and partner at Devry Smith Frank LLP, where he has practised since 1999. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1995 after earning a B.A. in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1990 and a law degree from the University of Victoria in 1993. With more than 28 years of civil litigation experience, David handles matters involving insurance and personal injury claims, including tort, accident benefits, disability and coverage disputes. His practice...

Meghan focuses her practice on personal injury litigation and medical negligence, advocating for individuals and families affected by serious accidents. Committed to helping clients navigate their challenges, she strives for positive outcomes that help them reshape and rebuild their lives. Meghan has represented clients in various legal forums, including appearances before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal of Ontario, the Financial Services Commission, a...

Mark Joblin practises in the areas of Municipal Law, land use planning, and development law in Toronto, Ontario. At Loopstra Nixon , he advises municipalities, developers, landowner groups, businesses, and individuals on a wide range of planning and development matters across Ontario. Mark has appeared before the Ontario Land Tribunal, formerly known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and the Ontario Municipal Board, as well as the Toronto Local Appeal Body. His experience includes matters...

Roger Townshend, a founding partner of OKT, is now a senior counsel to the firm. He practices Aboriginal , Constitutional, human rights , and administrative law, with particular stress on land claims litigation. He has a B.Sc (Hons.) in Mathematics. He has appeared in Court and advised on numerous cases relating to Aboriginal law claims including claims related to Aboriginal title and other Aboriginal rights and treaty rights, and duty to consult and accommodate cases. His court work has also...

Robert Eisenberg is a property development and commercial leasing lawyer who excels at identifying potential landmines and devising clear, creative, and proactive solutions. Robert is building a specialized practice focused on mixed-use developments and is well-versed in the unique challenges inherent in these complex projects. He is valued for his ability to pinpoint and avoid future problems to help ensure that your deal goes smoothly. More generally, Robert acts for both landlords and tena...