Jerald M. Wortsman

Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers (Chair, Ontario Committee). Fellow of International Society of Barristers. Best Lawyers in Canada® , Criminal Defence. Former Director, Advocates’ Society. Faculty Member, National Criminal Law Program. Criminal lawyer experienced in criminal, quasi-criminal, constitutional and special prosecutions matters. Appeared as counsel on many jury and bench trials, argued over 80 appeals in the Court of Appeal for Ontario and multiple appearances ...

Ryan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2010 and joined Carters as an associate lawyer, becoming a partner in 2018 with a practice focus of providing corporate and tax advice to charities and non-profit organizations concerning incorporation, ongoing corporate compliance, anti-spam compliance, registration of charities, audits and internal appeals with Canada Revenue Agency, as well as the amalgamation and merger of charities. Ryan has been recognized as a leading expert in charity and not-for-...

Matthew Rendely is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP. He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation. Matthew is a strong and passionate advocate for his clients. He has successfully represented clients at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Matthew’s expertise in estate litigation is widely recognized by his clients and colleagues...

Catherine Carscallen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Catherine, 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 Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Share is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. David, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jenny P. Mboutsiadis is a seasoned tax litigator with over two decades of trial experience as lead counsel. She has extensive successful experience arguing tax cases in the Tax Court of Canada, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal. Jenny provides clients with exceptional knowledge on resolving tax disputes with Canadian tax authorities, from the start of a tax audit to trial. Her practice focuses on corporate tax matters, including transfer...

Michael P. Canning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael P., 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 Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Halfyard is the senior appellate lawyer at Daniel Brown Law LLP , based in Toronto, Ontario. With extensive experience in the legal field, Mark focuses on Appellate Practice and Criminal Defence. He earned his B.A. in legal studies and political science from Carleton University in 2001, graduating with honors. Mark subsequently received his LL.B. cum laude from the University of Ottawa, where he completed a clerkship with the Regional Senior Judge of the Ontario Superior Court. The Law S...

In 1991, Dale received a B.A. in Economics from McMaster University, he received his law degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1994 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996. Dale Orlando is one of the founding partners in McLeish Orlando LLP and is a lawyer that practices exclusively in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. McLeish Orlando LLP was recently recognized by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of Canada’s top 5 personal injury law firms and Dale h...

Robert G.S. Hull is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Robert G.S., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert G.S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.