Jonathan Schachter

Ian practices exclusively as a civil litigator, primarily in the areas of insurance, personal injury, product liability and commercial litigation, appearing as counsel in over 300 trials, arbitrations, inquests and appeals. He has lectured and written for the legal profession, law students, the insurance industry, business and community groups on a variety of topics including trial advocacy, insurance, mediation and government relations. Ian was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982 after attendi...

Lara Fitzgerald-Husek is a personal injury lawyer and partner at Oatley Vigmond, an Ontario law firm recognized for its expertise in catastrophic injury litigation, including traumatic brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , serious orthopaedic injuries , and wrongful death claims. Lara represents clients across Toronto , the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton , Ottawa, North Bay , Sudbury , and Sault Ste. Marie, focusing exclusively on individuals and families affected by life altering injuries ...

Tracey Henry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Tracey practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Tracey Henry 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 Tracey Henry is held by other lawyers.

Tanya A. Pagliaroli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Medical Negligence. Tanya A. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya A. Pagliaroli since 2016. 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 Tanya A. Pagliaroli is held by other lawyers.

Margaret Bojanowska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Margaret practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret Bojanowska since 2023. 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 Margaret Bojanowska is held by other lawyers.

Josh Nisker is a founding partner of Beyond Law LLP, a Toronto-based litigation firm focusing on serious personal injury cases including medical malpractice, wrongful death and insurance disputes. The firm prides itself on its hands-on and personalized approach. Josh completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario, where he graduated with distinction and placed in the top 5% of his graduating class. After being called to the Bar in 2007, Josh pursued graduate legal studies at th...

Justyna Waxman is a partner in the Family Law Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice encompasses all areas of family law, including property division, child and spousal support, domestic contracts, parenting disputes and other complex family law matters. She represents clients through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation, with a focus on practical and thoughtful resolutions tailored to each client’s circumstances. Justyna regularly appears before the O...

Andrew is a Vice-Chair of Fasken’s Business Law Department (Ontario), Co-Leader of the Firm’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) group and Leader of the Technology Law group for the Ontario region. His practice encompasses numerous aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector and technology related matters. Andrew routinely assists with establishing, growing and exiting technology-driven businesses, while helping organiza...

Risa is a partner at Torkin Manes . She focuses her practice on estate planning , including the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and trusts, and estate administration. Risa advises clients on strategies to minimize income tax and Estate Administration Tax and attends to the structuring and implementation of the plan.Risa works closely with the firm’s corporate and tax lawyers and the clients’ advisors in advising business owners with respect to business succession planning...

Eric Dufour is a partner in our Toronto office and the Leader of the Competition/Antitrust &Foreign Investment Group. With over 25 years of experience, clients trust Eric with their most strategic and critical competition, foreign investment and national security matters. Eric has successfully obtained clearances under the Competition Act for hundreds of domestic, cross-border and international transactions. He also provides strategic advice to firms facing criminal and reviewable issues,...