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Family lawyer Jennifer K. Howard joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) as a partner early in 2016 after practising at a large full-service law firm in downtown Toronto. Jennifer obtained her Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 2007. Since her call to the bar, she has been practising in all areas of family law and has been involved in many difficult and noteworthy cases involving child and spousal support, equalization of property, custody and access, drafti...

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

Andrea Lee is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association, Construction and Infrastructure Section Executive. Andrea obtained her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Law from Queen’s University. She has practiced exclusively in construction law since her call to the bar in 2006. She acts for owners, contracto...

Rahat Godil is a business-minded litigator with a diverse practice focusing on complex and high-value commercial and contractual disputes. She is a strategic thinker and leader committed to excellence, professionalism and inclusiveness. Rahat has significant commercial arbitration experience and regularly represents clients in both international and domestic institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Rahat also has substantial experience with joint venture and shareholder disputes, multi-party di...

David Hausman practices exclusively in the field of securities litigation. Regularly representing investment dealers, public companies, mutual funds, directors and officers, David advises clients on regulatory investigations and proceedings before provincial securities commissions, all Canadian stock exchanges and self-regulatory organizations. Representing both bidders and targets in contested mergers and acquisitions transactions, David also advises clients on governance issues in the publi...

Megan is an experienced litigation lawyer in condominium and commercial matters. She has been involved in a number of precedent-setting condominium cases and is a leader in condominium litigation matters. Megan focuses on achieving results for her clients and excels at customer service. Megan provides strategic advice and assistance to clients involved with condominium and commercial disputes. She has advised condominium corporations, unit owners, and developers regarding condominium matters....

For close to 25 years, Shane's practice has focused on expropriations law and property rights litigation. On well over 1000 files, Shane has ensured property owners receive full and fair compensation when subject to expropriation. Shane has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a former president of the Ontario Expropriation Association and is the Canadian representative of the Owners' Counsel of America.

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

Jennifer Corak advises Canadian and international clients on a wide range of estate and trust matters, including Will and probate planning, taxation in relation to estates and trusts, planning with inter vivos trusts, incapacity planning, and estate administration. She has particular experience with cross-border and international estate planning, including dealing with high and ultra-high net worth individuals with assets in multiple jurisdictions, individuals who are nationals and/or tax res...

Lucas E. Lung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Lucas E., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucas E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.