Ian Aversa

Joanne has been a family law lawyer for more than 30 years, has been married for 30 years, and has raised her kids and her cats. She has a huge dose of common sense, in addition to her knowledge of law and process. Her task is to get to know her client, where her client wants to go, and then set a path with her client that ensures the client will reach his or her goal. Joanne encourages her clients to keep the money in the family, keep legal accounts as low as possible, and keep the conflict ...

Gordon Capern is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Gordon Capern is a senior partner of Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP and a leader of its corporate and commercial litigation practice who acts for a range of significant stakeholders in complex matters. He enjoys representing the interests of entrepreneurs and has spent much of his career acting in cases where there are sig...

Edward O’Dwyer is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office and the chair of the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. As an experienced litigator, he acts as employer counsel in wrongful dismissal and unjust dismissal matters for clients across all industries with a special focus on federally regulated and financial services employers. Edward regularly appears before arbitrators, administrative tribunals and appellate courts. In addition to his considerable ...

Joe Michelucci is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Joe, who practices law in Richmond Hill, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natasha Monkman is a pension and benefits lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office and the chair of the firm’s Pension, Benefits, and Executive Compensation Practice Group. She regularly advises employers on governance, plan administration, investment and compliance matters relating to their employee benefit plans and pension plans. Natasha has advised multiple clients on asset and liability transfers and issues relating to derisking initiatives including annuity purchases. More re...

Mark Zigler is a senior partner in the Pensions and Benefits Group with over 35 years of experience. He also chairs the firm’s class action committee. Mark also served as the firm’s managing partner from 2006 – 2012. Mark advises trustees of pension and benefits trusts as well as unions and groups of employees and pensioners. He has also acted as counsel in many high profile cases and class actions across Canada involving pensions, benefits and other employment related issue...

In advocating for her clients' best interests, Kristin balances a results-driven approach with empathy for the emotional and financial strains that separation and divorce can have on individuals and families. Through focus and foresight, she develops advanced negotiation, arbitration, and litigation strategies to achieve creative solutions, effective settlements, and optimal resolutions. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Kristin’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including nego...

Kaitlyn legal practice at Howie, Sacks & Henry focuses on personal injury litigation, long-term disability claims , accident benefits claims , and various insurance-related cases. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced after serious personal injuries, she is committed to helping her clients navigate the complexities of their circumstances. Kaitlyn has a personal connection to brain injury advocacy, motivated by her father’s diagnosis following a serious assault. With a pr...

Richard Steinberg’s practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Richard advises targets, buyers and investors in both solicited and unsolicited transactions, with a particular expertise in cross-border transactions. Richard’s corporate finance practice is focused on structured and cross-border financings, with extensive experience acting for both underwriters and issuers. Richard is the former Chair of Fasken’s Securities and Mergers & Acquisit...

Seth Zuk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Seth, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.