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The stakes in Family Law cases don’t get much higher: it takes a special lawyer to consistently win results at the highest level in Family Law. Jim Edney has been that kind of a lawyer for 30 years, earning him recognition as a Certified Specialist in Family Law by The Law Society of Ontario. Vision Praised by clients for his ability to “put things in perspective” and described by them as “incredibly diligent, fair and intelligent”, Jim advises on complex Family ...

Jodi Armstrong is a family lawyer with Barriston Law LLP in Barrie, Ontario. She assists clients with a wide range of family law matters , including parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child support, spousal support, property division, and separation and divorce issues. Jodi also works with clients through alternative dispute resolution and mediation , helping individuals and families resolve disputes outside of court where appropriate. Jodi earned her Bachelor of Arts deg...

Jodi Martin is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Jodi's practice focuses on union-side labour law, human rights, public and administrative law, and appellate advocacy. She regularly acts in matters before administrative tribunals and has appeared before every level of court in Ontario and at the Supreme Court of Canada. Jodi acts for unions and associations in grievance and interest arbitrations, bef...

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

Fred Ernst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Fred practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Fred Ernst since 2022. 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 Fred Ernst is held by other lawyers.

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

Nader R. Hasan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defence and Privacy and Data Security Law. Nader R. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Nader R. Hasan since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflect...

Neil M. Smiley is a leading lawyer in complex real estate transactions, planning and development. Having a unique dual experience in commercial real estate lawyer as well as a planning and development lawyer, Neil advises clients regarding the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of real property, as well as in connection with the myriad of approvals and entitlements required of governmental authorities to maximize value and/or develop such real property. Neil provides corporate su...

Parna Sabet-Stephenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Parna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Parna Sabet-Stephenson since 2018. 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 Parna Sabet-Stephenson is held by other lawyers.

Edgar Hielema is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Edgar practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Edgar Hielema since 2024. 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 Edgar Hielema is held by other lawyers.