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Toenie is a Partner and Practice Group Leader with the Family Law Group at HARRISON PENSA™. Toenie’s practice encompasses custody, access, child and spousal support, divorce, property issues, domestic contracts and Children's Aid Society cases. He represents both private and legally aided clients. Toenie focuses on helping spouses resolve the many difficult and complicated issues that flow from their separation. He has extensive experience helping spouses negotiate separation agre...

Lou-Anne Farrell joined Harrison Pensa as Counsel in 2022 to help build our Estate Litigation practice. She has been practicing in the Estate Litigation field for over 35 years. Her practice includes will challenges, spousal and dependent’s claims, removal of executors and contested estate audits, as well as Power of Attorney litigation, capacity litigation, the appointment of guardians, and Breach of Trust claims. Her expertise in this field is recognized locally and throughout the pro...

Aaron Atcheson practices in the area of real estate and business transactions, and energy and infrastructure projects. Aaron has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer and expert in energy, environmental law and property development and he represents a wide variety of parties across the infrastructure sector, including in the renewable energy industry. Aaron advises clients on structuring, regulatory, site acquisition, permits, procurement, construction and financing of energy and inf...

Rusty is a partner in the London office practising in all areas of labour and employment law. Rusty represents clients at various tribunals and at all levels of court in all matters relating to labour and employment law, including labour arbitrations, human rights, wrongful dismissal actions and Ontario Labour Relations Board matters. Before joining the firm, Rusty was the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. For ...

Dagmara Wozniak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Dagmara, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dagmara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paula Lombardi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Paula, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Andy Rady is a Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Harrison Pensa . He leads the Personal Injury Practice and focuses on plaintiffs' personal injury cases, disability insurance claims, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation in courtrooms and administrative tribunals. People who have suffered harm as a result of the actions or omissions of others — whether due to motor vehicle collisions, slips/trips and falls, dog bites, defects in consumer products, sexual abuse and harassmen...

Steven J. Atkinson is a Partner with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Harrison Pensa. He has a diverse litigation practice with 30 years of experience. He works for individuals, insurance companies and corporations of all sizes. Whatever the case, or whoever the client, Steve prides himself on his personal involvement with his clients and results-oriented approach to litigation. Steve’s insurance clients do business across Canada, covering a wide range of exposures includi...