Marc G. Spivak
About Marc G. Spivak
Marc G. Spivak is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2022. Marc G. Spivak is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Personal Injury Litigation
Current Firm: Devry Smith Frank LLP
Education: McGill University, B.Comm., B.C.L., LL.B, graduated 1991
Location: Toronto, ON
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