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Alison Anderson, CFP,FDS, RRC
Family Finance Solutions
27 Gillham Circle
King City, ON, L7B 1C2
Profession:Financial Professional
Tel:905-833-4702
Fax:905-833-7156
a.anderson@sympatico.ca
www.familyfinancesolutions.ca

Divorce involves many financial issues with consequences that have long and lasting effects. Educated and well thought-out financial decisions that work toward meeting your current and future needs will help get you on a path to security. Exploring various tax saving opportunities unique to divorcing couples can help you to maximize your financial resources and minimize taxation. Specializing in financial divorce, I can assist you to identify and explore options that will work towards achieving your new needs and goals.

Stephanie Ansky
Feldstein Family Law Group Professional Corporation
20 Crown Steel Drive
Suite 10
Markham, ON, L3R 9X9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-415-1635 x236
Fax:905-415-0785
sansky@feldsteinfamilylaw.com
www.separation.ca


Ms. Ansky has been practising family law with Andrew Feldstein & Associates since  2000.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from McGill University in 1990 and her Law Degree from Osgoode Hall in 1993.

Ms. Ansky is personable and friendly which allows her to develop relationships with her clients, colleagues and other counsel. Her strength and commitment guide her through her work in negotiating proper settlements.

Donna C. Babbs
Donna C. Babbs Family Law Professional Corporation
Box 358, 117 King Street
Whitby, ON, L1N 5S4
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-668-7704
Fax:905-665-9229
donna@babbsfamilylaw.com

The collaborative law movement has given me renewed energy and enthusiasm for the practice of family law. The collaborative process can be the most constructive and cost-effective way to resolve legal disputes.  Clients have the benefit of specially trained lawyers who have acquired skills in interest-based negotiation and conflict management.  Like my other collaborative colleagues, I share the view that what we have learned through our collaborative training enhances our ability to serve our clients. 

Tom Bastedo
Bastedo Stewart Smith
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1800
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-595-1916
Fax:416-596-7538
tbastedo@bssfamilylaw.com

 

Lorraine Bortolussi
Bortolussi Family Law
3300 Hwy 7 West, Suite 210
Vaughan, ON, L4K 4M3
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-987-3300
Fax:905-907-0707
labortolussi@bortolussifamilylaw.com
www.bortolussifamilylaw.com

Experience:
• Family Law Lawyer for 23 years;
• Adjudicator on provincial tribunals for over eleven years (currently Vice Chair at Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal);
• Part-time Deputy Small Claims Court Judge.
Education:
• Collaboratively trained;
• Master of Laws with a specialization in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Osgoode Hall Law School 2006);
• LL.B. (University of Ottawa 1982);
• B.A. (University of Western Ontario 1982).
For More Information visit my website

Nathalie Boutet
Basman, Smith LLP
1 Dundas Street West
Suite 2400
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z3
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-860-1942
Fax:416-860-1943
nboutet@basmansmith.com
www.basmansmith.com


Practicing for over 20 years and my life experience have made me tough but reasonable. I work exclusively with clients who: want to do the right thing, minimize the emotional cost of post-separation conflict, maximize the benefits of leaving both partners empowered, focus on their children. I give sound legal advice, suggesting practical steps throughout the separation process. I support clients through the growth that arises from a separation, and I take pride in playing a role in their healing.  

Linda Bronicheski
Barrister and Solicitor
47 Main Street
Toronto, ON, M4E 2V6
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-763-6884
Fax:(866) 619-3804
linda@beachesfamilylaw.com
www.beachesfamilylaw.com

Serving family law clients for over 12 years, Linda is committed to helping clients resolve their separation and divorce issues outside of court in a manner which preserves their dignity and their ongoing parenting relationships with their former spouses.  Linda encourages clients to consider Collaborative Negotiation due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, the priority it places on children’s interests, and the control it gives clients who wish to negotiate creative resolutions with professional support. 


Sheila Brown MSW, RSW, Acc.FM
Sheila I. Brown Social Work Professional Corporation
1 Chestnut Hills Crescent
Suite 4 West
Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
Tel:416-236-9100
Fax:905-844-1255
sheila@facilitatingchange.ca
www.facilitatingchange.ca


Sheila Brown is a Registered Social Worker and Accredited Mediator with over 25 years experience.  Sheila’s private practice specializes in work with families and children who are experiencing separation/divorce.  In addition to assisting parents to develop parenting plans, Sheila is currently working in Collaborative Practice as a Neutral Facilitator, Coach and Child Specialist. Sheila is a former member of the Board of Directors of Collaborative Practice Toronto.






Brian J. Burke
Epstein Cole LLP
393 University Ave. Suite 2200
Toronto, ON, M5G 1E6
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-862-6227
Fax:416-862-2142
bburke@epsteincole.com
www.epsteincole.com


Brian J. Burke: Practices exclusively in the area of family law. Won various academic prizes and awards while at law school. Began his career at a large Bay Street firm practicing corporate-commercial law and then worked as a tax lawyer at Canada’s largest tax law boutique firm. After that, practiced family law with a prominent practitioner before joining Epstein, Cole in 2004. Author or co-author of a number of legal articles.




Denise Campanella
Bortolussi Family Law
3300 Hwy 7 West, Suite 210
Vaughan, ON, L4K 4M3
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-987-3300
Fax:905-907-0707
ddcampanella@bortolussifamilylaw.com
www.bortolussifamilylaw.com

 

Georgina Carson
MacDonald & Partners LLP
155 University Avenue
Suite 1700
Toronto, ON, M5H 3B7
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-507-2634
Fax:647-727-0916
gcarson@mpllp.com

 

Andrea J. Caskey
1 Chestnut Hills Crescent
Suite 1
Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-232-9968
Fax:1-888-853-0705
andrea@caskeyfamilylaw.com

 

Justin Clark
Simmons, da Silva & Sinton LLP
201 County Court Blvd.
Suite 200
Brampton, ON, L6W 4L2
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-457-1660
Fax:905-457-5641
justin@sdslawfirm.com
www.sdslawfirm.com/

Justin practices solely in the area of Family Law. He believes in developing practical, creative and long-lasting solutions to the complex issues that may arise following a separation. He believes that Collaborative Law is an excellent way to maximize the best interests of his clients and also reduce the financial and emotional hardships encountered following a separation. Please feel free to contact Justin for an immediate appointment to discuss the Collaborative Process and your legal rights and obligations.

Sharon Cohen
Dickson, MacGregor, Appell LLP
10 Alcorn Ave. Suite 306
Toronto, ON, M4V 3A9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-927-0891
Fax:416-927-0385
cohen@dicksonlawyers.com


My clients wish to resolve separation issues in as constructive a manner as possible.  They choose the Collaborative process to preserve positive family relationships and family assets.  I provide a supportive, direct, problem solving approach based on over 20 years of family law experience.  Prior to becoming a lawyer, I was a therapist.  I am a founding member and past chair of Collaborative Practice Toronto and a founding member of the Ontario Collaborative Law Federation. 



Lynn Jewell Coon
High Park Counselling and Psychotherapy
2425 Bloor Street West
Suite 419
Toronto, ON, M6S 4W4
Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
Tel:416-275-6869
lynnjewelcoon@rogers.com
www.lynnjewellcoon.com


I am committed in helping you keep ’the family together’, even though your relationship with your partner is ending. As a Family Professional and part of the Collaborative Practice team, I will listen to you and assist you in finding a way to put your best efforts forward to reach a reasonable settlement. This could be the greatest gift you can give your child(ren).

I have a private practice and offer counselling as well.

See my website at www.lynnjewellcoon.com

Douglas Craig, CA-CBV
Equity Trends Inc.
14 Rayside Drive
Toronto, ON, M9C 1S6
Profession:Financial Professional
Tel:416-432-0141
doug.craig@equitytrends.ca


Doug has been a Chartered Accountant (CA) for 25 years and has specialized in the field of business valuations as a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) since 1999. A significant portion of Doug’s practice is in the area of family law including business valuations, calculations of income and net family property.

Doug was recently accredited as a financial professional in collaborative practice and is committed to this model in dealing with matrimonial disputes.


Noel Nolasco da Silva
Simmons, da Silva & Sinton
201 Country Court Blvd, Suite 200
Brampton, ON, L6W 4L2
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-457-1660
Fax:905-457-5641
noel@sdslawfirm.com
www.lawcan.com

As a family lawyer for 34 years, Noel tends to attract clients with significant assets, complex property protection needs, multi jurisdictional holdings and interests in family businesses. He frequently deals with the impact of intricate and out of the ordinary relationships resulting from sequential marriages or common law situations. He has enhanced his skills training with the foremost Collaborative law practitioners in Canada and has been successful with many completed cases.

Zehra Daudi
Starr Family Law Barristers and Solicitors
112 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON, M5C 1K9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-203-7474 x 224
zehradaudi@starrfamilylaw.com
www.starrfamilylaw.com

 

J. Lester Davies
Davies, McLean, Zweig Associates
1035 McNicoll Ave.
Toronto, ON, M1W 3W6
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-756-7500
Fax:416-512-1212
lester.davies@on.aibn.com

 

Natalie Derbyshire
BSLSC
33 Bloor St. East
Suite 1000
Toronto, ON, M4W 3H1
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-642-8815
Fax:416-961-2531
derbyshire@bslsc.com

Natalie has been practicing family law since 2006.  She firmly believes that collaborative family law is cost-effective dispute resolution strategy that can be a recipe for a "win-win" outcome; the process can deliver excellent results for participants who are seriously committed to facilitating creative legal problem-solving in a transparent, open, honest, and respectful manner.  Through interest-based negotiation clients are able to maintain control over the resolution of issues arising from their separation.

Risa Ennis
Risa Ennis Family Mediation & Counselling Services
17 Almont Rd.
Toronto, ON, M3H 3E4
Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
Tel:416-636-2946
Fax:416-849-3181
risasmediation@rogers.com
www.tamingyourego.com


As an Accredited Family Mediator, Pastoral Counsellor, Certified Parent Educator and Parent Coordinator, Risa assists clients during challenging life events such as divorce, by developing age-appropriate parenting plans and learning how to co-parent effectively. Risa counsels clients with pre-marital, marital, parenting, co-parenting, adolescence, grief, and bereavement issues by helping clients enhance their own self-esteem to successfully manage these inevitable crises of life through healthy relationship-building. Risa is often featured on Crossorads Television Systems.

Mark Epstein
Epstein & Associates
641 Davis Drive
Suite 201
NewMarket, ON, L3V 2R2
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-898-2266
mark@epsteinlawyers.com

 

Pam Fanjoy, MSW, RSW
Pamela Fanjoy Social Work Professional Corporation
1 Chestnut Hills Crescent, Suite 4 West
Toronto ON, M9A 2W3
Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
Tel:647-348-1866
pam@pamfanjoy.com
www.pamfanjoy.com and www.facilitatingchange.ca


Pam is a Registered Social Worker with over fifteen years experience working with youth.  In private practice, Pam helps families adjust to parental separation by mediating parenting plans and using her expertise working with youth experiencing depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and LGBT issues.  As a Neutral Family Specialist and a Child Consultant, Pam’s skills are invaluable and can bring the child᾿s voice into the process of parental decisions about how to parent after separation.

Andrew Feldstein
Feldstein Family Law Group Professional Corporation
20 Crown Steel Drive, Suite 10
Markham, ON, L3R 9X9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-415-1635 x255
Fax:905-415-0785
andrew@feldsteinfamilylaw.com
www.feldsteinfamilylaw.com


Called to the Bar in 1994, Andrew Feldstein has been a prominent figure in the York Region legal community for 17 years. Andrew is also the founder of Feldstein Family Law Group, York Region’s largest family law firm specializing in all areas of family law. In addition to his years of experience in family law, Andrew’s qualifications include being a certified Collaborative Family Law lawyer, Mediator, and Dispute Resolution Officer with the Newmarket Court. If you are interested in working with Andrew, please visit: www.separation.ca or http://collaborative-family-law-group.ca.

Anne E. Freed
390 Bay Street, Suite 2929
Toronto, ON, M5H 2Y2
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-368-0700
Fax:416-368-3700
afreed@sympatico.ca
www.annefreed.com

Anne has practised Family Law for 28 years and is experienced in Litigation, Mediation and Collaborative Practice, holding a Master’s in Alternate Dispute Resolution.  Anne brings her extensive toolbox of knowledge and experience to her work.  In Collaborative Practice, Anne, her client, the other party and his/her lawyer work as a team, with the common objective of reaching settlement satisfactory to both, and a win/win and fair solution which meets both parties’ interests, wants and needs and the children’s best interests.


Laura E. Fryer
McGee & Fryer
4961 Hwy #7, Suite 201
Unionville, ON, L3R 1N1
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-940-1598
Fax:905-940-1730
laura@mcgeefryer.net


Laura was called to the bar in 1994. She is a partner with McGee & Fryer in Markham. Laura’s practice is restricted to family law; she acts for clients in the City of Toronto, York Region and Durham Region. Laura is also a founding member of and current Vice-Chair of York Collaborative Practice; she is a member of Toronto Collaborative Practice and has had both Level I and II collaborative law training.

Darryl Glover
Glover & Associates
2239 Queen Street East
Main Floor
Toronto, ON, M4E 1G1
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-691-3700
Fax:416-691-0037
darryl@gloverlaw.ca
www.gloverlaw.ca

 

Neeraj Goel
First Canadian Place
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, ON, M5X 1C7
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-913-1994
Fax:647-726-6137
neeraj@torontofamilymediator.com
www.torontofamilymediator.com


In his thirteenth year of practice, Neeraj practices law collaboratively and also acts as a family mediator.  He uses a common sense approach to resolving conflict while coaching his clients to focus on their interests and needs instead of their positions.  He tries to provide a peaceful, supportive atmosphere to his clients, and for the most part, his clients have expressed that they feel heard and respected in their separation negotiations.  LGBT clients are welcome. 


Harvey Goldstein
Harvey S. Goldstein Law Office
7626 Yonge Street
Thornhill, ON , L4J 1V9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-761-6263
Fax:905-761-6264
harvey@thedivorcelawyer.ca
www.thedivorcelawyer.ca


Mr. Goldstein has practiced law since 1984 and has restricted his practice to family law since 1992.
He conducted/participated in mediations since 1995. He received training at the University of Toronto. He has been Duty Counsel to the family court in Toronto, Newmarket and Barrie for over 15 years. He was a director of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation and a member of Family Mediation Canada.  His office is conveniently located on Yonge Street, just north of Steeles.

Robert J. Goodman
McLean & Kerr LLP
130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2800
Toronto, ON, M5H 3P5
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-369-6617
Fax:416-366-8571
bgoodman@mcleankerr.com
www.mcleankerr.com

Robert (Bob) Goodman was called to the Bar in 1971. He began his legal career as a litigator in private practice with McLean Lyons & Kerr, now called McLean & Kerr LLP.
Bob is experienced in family law matters having been involved over the years in dealing with issues including divorce, custody, access, support, division of property and child relocation matters as a Lawyer, Negotiator, Mediator and recently as a Collaborate Family Law Lawyer.

Barbara J. Gordon
165 Avenue Road
Suite 402
Toronto, ON, M5R 3S4
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-924-3000
Fax:416-924-0374
barbara@barbaragordon.ca


Throughout her 20 years practicing family law, Barbara Gordon has been a mediation-oriented lawyer. Adding Collaborative practice was a natural step.  In Collaborative Law parties agree to resolve their differences without proceeding to court and use this respectful process to find an amicable, timely settlement.  By collaborating, you could save the cost of your children’s tuition and reduce the emotional cost of a disputed court case while moving forward to positive new beginnings for you and your family.

Deborah L. Graham
17 Alvin Avenue
Toronto, ON, M4T 2A7
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-597-9796
Fax:416-597-9764
deborah@deborahgraham.ca
www.deborahgraham.ca


Deborah has been practicing family law for almost twenty years. She is passionate about Collaborative Practice and deeply committed to supporting her clients in achieving their goals. Deborah teaches Collaborative Family Law at Osgoode Hall Law School and has spoken at the annual conferences of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the World Congress on the Rights of Children and Family Law. She has also served as a CPT Director.

J. Thomas Hamer
Ecclestone, Hamer, Poisson, Neuwald & Freeman
372 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON, M5H 2W9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-365-7135 X23
Fax:416-365-2189
jthamer@ehpnf.com

My commitment to Collaborative Law has marked a turning point in my legal career. Like many dedicated family lawyers, I was slowly coming to a point where I could no longer tolerate the damage I was leaving in my wake as an adversarial family practitioner. Collaborative Practice has enabled me to rededicate myself to helping people solve legal problems while preserving relationships. I once again feel I am part of a helping profession.

Rachel Healey
Devry Smith & Frank LLP
95 Barber Greene Road
Suite 100
Toronto, ON, M3C 3E9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-446-5866
rachel.healey@devrylaw.ca

 

Judith Holzman
Judith Holzman Law Office
2126 Major Mackenzie Drive
Maple, ON, L6A 1P7
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:905-303-1070
Fax:905-303-4364
judith@jhlawoffices.com

Judith Holzman has practiced family law for over 27 years, has lectured and written extensively, and done educational public programming on radio, TV, and print. She feels that the collaborative law process allows people to move on to a bright future and to engage in a win-win process that results in a customized resolution.

Anne Marie Horne
Epstein Cole LLP
393 University Ave. Suite 2200
Toronto, ON, M5G 1E6
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-862-9888
Fax:416-862-2142
amhorne@epsteincole.com

• Committed to assisting separated spouses to ensure that they have input and decision-making regarding the resolution of the issues arising from the breakdown of their marriages;
• In August 2000, Initiator and Founding Member of Collaborative Practice Toronto Group;
• Served as Director on Board of Collaborative Practice Toronto Group;
• Has Masters Degree in Social Work and was an expert in family and marital therapy for 15 years;
• She has practised Family Law exclusively since 1988.

Judith L. Huddart
Dranoff and Huddart
1033 Bay Street, Suite 314
Toronto, ON, M5S 3A5
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-925-4500
Fax:416-925-5197
jhuddart@dranoffhuddart.com
www.dranoffhuddart.com

I believe in my clients. With information and support, they have the ability to choose the best outcome for their family. I also believe in working co-operatively with other Collaboratively-trained professionals.

As a Past Chair of Collaborative Practice Toronto and current President of the Ontario Collaborative Law Federation I actively support a "team" approach to help separating couples improve communications, consider more options, and create solutions tailored to the needs of their particular family - especially the needs of any children. 


Linda M. Ippolito
Sheridan, Ippolito & Associates
2 Jane Street, Suite 506
Toronto, ON, M6S 4W3
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-763-3399
Fax:416-763-3443
lmippolito@bellnet.ca

A family law practitioner since 1994, Linda Ippolito is currently in the LLM-ADR program at OsgoodeHall Law School.  Her firm’s motto has always been “our clients come first”.  Listening and responding to clients’ needs and helping them achieve their goals are Linda’s forte.  Collaborative practice supports this focus, as parties work together with an efficient and unified team of professionals, resolving the challenges of marital breakdown by crafting personalized, creative and holistic solutions.

Susan Jack
Smith Family Law Group
70 York Street, Suite 1520
Toronto, ON, M5J 1S9
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-363-4100 x33
Fax:416-363-4104
sjack@smithfamilylawgroup.com
www.smithfamilylawgroup.com

 

Kathryn Jankowski B.A., CFP, FDS
TE Wealth
26 Wellington Ave. East, Suite 710
Toronto, ON, M5E 1S2
Profession:Financial Professional
Tel:416-640-8591
Fax:416-366-9801
kjankowski@tewealth.com
www.tewealth.com


With over 23 years of experience providing clients with financial planning advice, tax preparation and investment solutions Kathryn recognizes the importance of understanding the financial impact brought on by divorce. Maintaining or selecting a lifestyle which promotes financial stability is important in ensuring on-going financial success and independence. Signing your separation agreement knowing the financial ramifications of your commitment provides you with confidence in your life as a single person.

David A. Jarvis
Beard Winter LLP
130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 701
Toronto, ON, M5H 2K4
Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
Tel:416-593-5555
Fax:416-593-7760
djarvis@beardwinter.com
www.beardwinter.com


The collaborative approach to Family Dispute Resolution is not for everyone, certainly not for every case. But no one struggling with a marriage’s breakdown can afford, either emotionally or financially, to overlook an opportunity to settle conflicts quicker and, perhaps as important, in a more satisfying, even respectful way.
David A. Jarvis has been practicing since 1978, has extensive court experience and is a Founding Member and former Director of the Toronto Collaborative Family Law Group.

Jamie Jocsak, FSA, FCIA
BCH Actuarial Services Inc.
200 Fitch Street
Unit 26, Suite 232
Welland, ON, L3C 4V9
Profession:Financial Professional
Tel:1-877-620-2224
Fax:1-866-458-2409
jamie.jocsak@bchactuarial.ca
www.bchactuarial.ca


Jamie is an experienced actuary and performs various financial calculations for clients who are divorcing, including:
  • valuation of all types of pensions
  • valuation of stock options
  • valuation of accrued sick days
  • income tax adjustments (i.e. for DB & DC pension, RRSP, etc.)
  • assistance with income determination for support calculations (i.e. child support and SSAG) and calculation of support in arrears
  • valuation of support payments (i.e. life insurance)
  • Jamie works with clients all across the province.


    Judith Johnson
    7 Jackes Ave., Suite 1502
    Toronto, ON, M4T 1E3
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:416-968-9039
    Fax:416-923-7845
    jjohnson002@sympatico.ca


    Judith is a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work degree and 30 years experience. In her private psychotherapy practice she has extensive experience helping people deal with the emotional and mental turmoil of separation and divorce. She provides clear, respectful and compassionate individual coaching or therapy to assist with these challenges.

    As a trained Collaborative Family Professional involved and committed to Collaborative Practice for 7 years, she also provides neutral facilitation as part of the Collaborative team process.




    Cori Kalinowski
    1 Chestnut Hills Crescent, Suite 7
    Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-598-9495
    Fax:416-849-0400
    cori@kalinowski-law-office.com


    Collaborative practice helps most people achieve their goals. I find this process is flexible, constructive and provides creative options for dealing with a wide variety of cases; including the challenging ones. There just needs to be a will to work things out without litigation. I offer my clients many years of experience as a family lawyer, a solid foundation in financial as well legal issues, and "hands on" experience with many collaborative cases.

    Dawn Kaufman-Frey
    Fryer & Associates
    4961 Hwy 7
    Suite 201
    Markham, ON , L3R 1N1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-940-1598
    Fax:905-940-1730
    dawn@fryerfamilylaw.com

     

    Stella Kavoukian
    Connections Child and Family Counselling
    586 Eglinton Avenue East
    Suite 301
    Toronto, ON, M4P 1P2
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:647-435-1089 ext.1
    Fax:416-485-2794
    stella.connections@gmail.com
    www.connectionschildandfamily.com


    Stella Kavoukian is a Registered Social Worker for over 20 years. She has extensive clinical experience working  with individuals, parents and children in conflict and/or emotional crisis. Stella also provides treatment and teaches in the areas of separation, divorce and the emotional and practical consequences of coping with loss. She works with parents in formulating cooperative parenting plans through mediation and as a Neutral Facilitator.



    Sheila Kirsh
    20 Queen Street West
    Suite 3310
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3R3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-367-1765
    Fax:416-351-0002
    sheila@kirsh-LAW.com
    www.kirsh-LAW.com


    I am excited and enthusiastic about Collaborative Practice. I have practised Family Law for over 30 years, and Collaborative Family Law successfully since 2000. As Past Chair and a Founding Member of Collaborative Practice Toronto, I welcome the opportunity to help you resolve your disputes in family and estate matters respectfully. I am effective, efficient, and sincere. If you share the same principles and integrity as I do, please feel free to contact me.

    Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
    NKP-Law
    3601 Highway 7 East
    Suite 400
    Markham, ON, L3R 0M3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-943-2986
    Fax:905-943-2987
    nicolle@nkplaw.ca
    www.nkplaw.ca

     

    Brian Korb
    326 Dundas Street East
    Whitby, ON, L1N 2J1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-666-1161
    Fax:905-430-8373
    bkorb@bellnet.ca
    www.briankorblaw.com

     

    Jodi L. Kovitz
    Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus LLP
    151 Yonge Street, Suite 1500
    Toronto, ON, M5C 2W7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-643-8808
    Fax:888-312-0068
    jkovitz@torkinmanes.com
    www.torkinmanes.com

     

    Barbara Kristanic
    Nathens, Siegel LLP
    4950 Yonge Street
    Suite 2408
    Toronto, ON , M2N 6K1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-222-6980
    bkristanic@nathenssiegel.com

     

    Matthew Krofchick, CMA, CBV, CMC
    Krofchick Valuations
    596 Marlee Avenue
    Toronto, ON, M6B 3J5
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-922-9889
    Fax:416-922-3056
    matthew@kval.ca
    www.kval.ca


    Matthew is a Principal of Krofchick Valuations, a firm that has more than 30 years of experience providing support for lawyers and separating spouses through the divorce process. Krofchick Valuations has financial experts with a diverse background, including accounting, business valuation, forensics, economics, and actuarial sciences. We have experience on a wide range of matrimonial and investigative issues, including pension valuations, business and income valuations, stock options and restricted share valuations, and common law separation issues.


    Douglas D. Lamb CA, CFP, MBA, EPC
    Spera Financial
    120 Eglinton Ave East
    Suite 500
    Toronto, ON, M4P 1E2
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-489-8500
    Fax:416-322-5998
    doug@spera.tv
    www.spera.tv


    Providing trusted financial advice for over thirty years, Doug works effectively with Collaborative Lawyers providing a high level of communication and respect for the legal content and implications of his work. Doug offers a no-cost initial consultation to individuals, couples or a Collaborative Team. His objectives are to assist clients:
    • Understand the financial issues and make well-informed decisions;

    • Understand how various settlement options will impact them by developing longer term financial, estate and life plans

    Dr. Barbara Landau Ph.D., LL.M, C.Med.,Acc.FM
    Cooperative Solutions
    76 Truman Rd.
    Toronto, ON, M2L 2Z6
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:416-391-3110
    Fax:416-391-2347
    barb@coop-solutions.ca
    www.coop-solutions.ca


    President, Cooperative Solutions, Barbara is a Lawyer, Psychologist, Educator, Certified Comprehensive Family Mediator & Chartered Mediator & Family Arbitrator. She restricts her practice to ADR services offering mediation of matrimonial & family disputes, & marital or individual therapy. She co-authored the Family Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Practice Handbook (5th ed), 2009.
    Recipient:
    • Long Term Achievement Award (FAMMA) - FMC, 2004;
    • Distinguished Mediator Award - ACR, 2003;
    • Award of Excellence in Dispute Resolution - OBA, ADR

    Sharyn Langdon
    Dickson, MacGregor, Appell LLP
    10 Alcorn Ave. Suite 306
    Toronto, ON, M4V 3A9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-927-0891
    Fax:416-927-0385
    langdon@dicksonlawyers.com


    Negotiation using co-operative rather than adversarial strategies appeals to me. I am one of the founding members and now serve on the Board of Collaborative Practice Toronto. I have attended many seminars, conferences and extensive training days. I co-ordinate a monthly "Brown Bag" lunch program for our local group. Also, I have successfully represented clients in many collaborative cases. I am a partner of the firm Dickson, MacGregor, Appell, minutes from the Summerhill subway.

    Cynthia Lauer
    1595 16th Avenue
    Suite 301
    Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3N9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-883-6441
    Fax:905-883-6441
    cynthialauer@family-lawoffice.com
    www.family-lawoffice.com

     

    John Y. C. Lee
    4002 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 418
    Scarborough, ON, M1S 1S6
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-299-8900
    Fax:416-299-9232
    ycjohnlee@yahoo.ca
    www.imago-canada-international.ca/therapists/john_theresa_lee.html


    30 years legal experience.
    Collaborative Lawyer in Civil and Family matters.
    Imago Relationship Educator
    Completed all Advanced Family Mediation Courses, and does Civil and Family Mediation.

    http://gettingtheloveyouwant.com/about.html#whatis


    Sloan Levett CA, CFP
    Fuller Landau Private Wealth Advisory Group Inc.
    151 Bloor St. West, Suite 1200
    Toronto, ON, M5S 1S4
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-645-6581
    Fax:416-645-6501
    slevett@fullerlandau.com
    www.fullerlandau.com


    As a Chartered Accountant and Certified Financial Planner with over 10 years of experience, Sloan’s role in the Collaborative Family Law process is to assist clients and their lawyers with objective financial analysis and projections in order to make sound financial decisions for each individual and the family as a whole. Sloan can also assist in developing budgets and cash flows for each individual to determine if future goals can be achieved.

    Shirley E. Levitan
    Family and Fertility Law
    10 Alcorn Avenue, Ste. 306
    Toronto, ON, M4V 3A9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-927-0891
    Fax:416-927-0385
    shirleyeve@fflaw.ca


    Shirley has been practicing family law for over 20 years. She is committed to helping people going through separation and divorce reach resolutions that work best for them and their families in a respectful and creative way. Shirley’s experience combines her background in corporate law, with her undergraduate degree in psychology. Her understanding of complex financial situations, and complex emotions, helps to serve a broad spectrum of people. Shirley is a Director for the Board of Collaborative Practice Toronto.

    Erica Lien
    Stanchieri Family Law
    214 King Street West
    Suite 216
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3S6
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:647-435-3254
    Fax:647-436-8147
    www.stanchierifamilylaw.com


    Erica Lien practices exclusively in family law and has focused in the areas of custody, access, support, property division and divorce since her call to the Ontario Bar in 2003.
    Ms. Lien recognizes the substantial benefits of resolving family conflict through collaborative family law as an alternative to court.  Ms. Lien appreciates that successful settlement of parenting and financial issues require the good faith and respectful understanding of parties, their collaborative lawyers and third party professionals.


    Murray Lightman
    Levitt, Lightman, Dewar and Graham, LLP
    16 Four Seasons Place, Suite 1
    Toronto, ON, M9B 6E5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-620-0362
    Fax:416-620-5158
    mlightman@lldg.ca
    www.lldg.ca

     

    Wendy Lloyd
    Russell Alexander Barristers and Solicitors
    5959 Anderson Street
    Suite 20
    Brooklin, ON , L1M 2E9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-655-6335
    Fax:905-655-7377
    wendy@russellalexander.com
    www.russellalexander.com

     

    Kam Lovel, AccFM, CPMed, CMA
    Ontario Family Mediation
    5000 Yonge Street
    Suite 1901
    Toronto, ON, M2N 7E9
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:416-410-0434/888-410-0434
    mediate@kamlovel.com
    www.KamLovel.com




    Kam is an accredited Family Mediator and a qualified arbitrator. He provides comprehensive Family Mediation-Arbitration and Parenting Coordination services, including custody/Access, property Division, Support issues and Child Protection Mediation.

    Mediation meetings are held on weekdays from 4 PM to 11 PM at two locations in Toronto – North York and Beaches area

    Awards Received and Offices Held

    • Kam is recipient of Peace award in 2010, in recognition of his skills and capability for promoting peace by helping mediating parties reach resolutions in complex cases.

    • Kam is a director on the Board of OAFM (Ontario Association for Mediation).


    Kam Lovel, AccFM, CPMed, CMA
    Ontario Family Mediation
    2239 Queen Street East
    Toronto, ON, M4E 1G1
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:416-410-0434/888-410-0434
    mediate@kamlovel.com
    www.KamLovel.com

     

    Ross Macdonald
    Macdonald Sager Manis LLP
    150 York Street, Suite 800
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3S5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-364-4682
    Fax:416-364-1453
    Rmacdonald@msmlaw.net
    www.msmlaw.ca


    Ross Macdonald has been practicing family law for 25 years.  His paractice is not, however, restricted to family law, and the experience and knowledge he brings to his family and collaborative practice from areas such as business and real estate litigation, estates and other  areas is a valuable asset and gives him a broad and in depth knowledge of the collateral issues that often need to be addressed, undestood and resolved in a family law context.

    Nancy E. Macivor
    1595 16th Ave, Suite 301
    Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3N9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-883-1829
    Fax:905-709-7424
    nancy@nancymacivor.com
    www.nancymacivor.com

    Nancy Macivor has been practicing family law in Richmond Hill since 1994. Her family law practice has evolved such that it now focuses specifically on collaborative family law and mediation. Her goal is to provide a cost effective, efficient process for her clients, assisting them to reach a separation agreement that meets their needs, interests and goals, without resorting to the courts. She is a member of the Boards of Collaborative Practice Toronto and York.

    Darlene Madott
    Teplitsky Colson LLP
    70 Bond Street, Suite 200
    Toronto, ON, M5B 1K3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-865-5308
    Fax:416-365-7702
    dmadott@teplitskycolson.com


    Called to the Ontario Bar in 1985, Madott offers family mediation and alternative dispute resolution services in addition to her regular family law practice.  A published writer, as well as a lawyer, she brings a uniquely creative and caring approach to the practice of family law. 

    Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B. (1983); University of Toronto; Gold medal, Hons. B.A. (1985); Collaborative Law Training; Member of Law Society of Upper Canaca and the Italian Canadian Advocates Society.



    Aaron Mastervick
    MacDonald & Partners LLP
    155 University Avenue
    Suite 1700
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3B7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-971-4802
    Fax:416-971-9584
    amastervick@mpllp.com


    I strongly believe in the Collaborative Process as an effective means of helping clients resolve their disputes in way that is more amicable, cost-effective and time-sensitive than court.  I believe that the Collaborative Process encourages families to act in the best interests of all involved, including any children, resulting in a stronger family unit for the future.  I use a common sense approach to resolving conflict and I welcome the opportunity to represent you.  Please contact me to start the process.

    Jill L. McLeod
    1 Chestnut Hills Crescent
    Suite 3
    Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-762-8617
    Fax:647-438-5890
    jill@jillmcleod.ca
    www.jillmcleod.ca


    A family law lawyer and mediator, Jill knows that the adversarial Court system can poison family relationships. Children are caught in a loyalty conflict and the months and years of childhood lost this way can never be regained.

    Collaborative law is constructive.  Negotiating with the support of your lawyer, and other professionals as needed, will lead to a durable settlement.  Communication  with your spouse will improve.  Meet with Jill for a free initial consultation.

    Tara Mesensky
    Devry, Smith & Frank LLP
    95 Barber Greene Road
    Suite 100
    Toronto, ON , M3C 3E9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-446-5094
    Fax:416-449-7071
    tara.mesensky@devrylaw.ca
    www.devrylaw.ca


    Tara’s practice currently focuses solely on family law. She is a trained collaborative family practitioner who is committed to helping her clients resolve their separation issues in a respectful and practical manner.

    Tara tends to attract clients who want to reduce the emotional and financial costs of family breakdown, and who are committed to achieving positive, fair, and long-lasting solutions that prioritize the children’s best interests.


    Joel Miller
    Ricketts, Harris LLP
    181 University Avenue
    Suite 816
    Toronto, ON, M5H 2X7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-364-6211
    jmiller@rickettsharris.com

     

    Douglas Millstone
    2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 309
    Scarborough, ON, M1H 3B7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-289-7996
    Fax:416-289-7998
    dmillstone@bellnet.ca
    www.dmillstonelaw.com

    Douglas Millstone has practised family law since 1976; advocating in court, negotiating principle-based settlements, and mediating and arbitrating. He has represented hundreds of children for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. Nothing has energized him more than empowering people to resolve their issues through collaborative practice. He is a founding member of Collaborative Practice Toronto and served on its executive. Doug also has meeting space available in North York and Richmond Hill.


    Cheryl Mont, CGA
    Harris & Wright LLP, Chartered Accountants
    1300 Yonge Street
    Suite 408
    Toronto, ON, M4T 1X3
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-924-1157 x5
    Fax:416-924-2523
    cheryl@harriswright.com


    In life, there are times when you most need support and advice but are least likely to seek it. I have been there during those times for clients. As an accountant I work with other professionals settling financial affairs in separations, divorces, estate settlements or other times when the right advice can mean thousands of dollars.

    Friends say I worry too much. Clients say they would rather have me awake at night, worrying about their affairs than doing it themselves.


    Jim Muccilli, MBA, CA-CBV/IFA, ASA, CFE
    Soberman LLP, Chartered Accountants, Partner
    2 St. Clair Avenue East
    Suite 1100
    Toronto, ON, M4T 2T5
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-963-7132
    Fax:416-964-6454
    jmuccilli@soberman.com
    www.soberman.com


    Jim Muccilli is a partner in the Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group at Soberman LLP.  In over 20 years of practice he has helped to resolve financial matters by providing understandable, independent and objective analysis. Jim has been qualified in Court as a valuation and accounting expert and has an ability to simplify complex financial issues so that parties can reach well-informed cost-effective resolutions as quickly as possible.

    Jim has lectured on topics relating to business valuation and income assessments to various law firms, has co-authored a book entitled Understanding Accounting - The Lawyers’ Guide and has published a number of articles.

    Ken Nathens
    Nathens, Siegel LLP
    4901A Yonge Street, Suite 3
    Toronto, ON, M2N 5N4
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-222-6980
    Fax:416-222-4820
    knathens@nathenssiegel.com
    www.nathenssiegel.com

    Ken Nathens is a partner at Nathens, Siegel, a North Toronto firm which restricts its practice to family law and prides itself on excellent representation at very competitive rates. Ken has eleven years’ experience and extensive training in collaborative law and mediation. He is pleased to provide his expertise to clients who wish to conduct their family law matters in a non-adversarial, supportive environment.


    Constance Nielsen
    Feldstein Family Law Group P.C.
    20 Crown Street Drive
    Suite 10
    Markham, ON , L3R 9X9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-415-1635 x 264
    cnielsen@feldsteinfamilylaw.com

     

    Ellen Nightingale
    Law Office of Ellen Nightingale
    133 Lowther Avenue
    Toronto, ON, M5R 1E4
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-920-3030
    Fax:416-920-3033
    ellen@ellennightingale.com
    www.ellennightingale.com


    Ellen has been a family lawyer for 30 years. She understands that nobody struggling in a marriage breakdown can afford, emotionally or financially, to ignore an opportunity to settle conflict in a faster, more respectful and satisfying way. Clients appreciate the cordial attitudes of the lawyers and the opportunity for parties to craft creative solutions to their own circumstances, without the threat of "court" hanging over their heads. Clients feel supported every step of the way.


    Mark Noxon, CA, CBV, CDFA, CFE
    Mark Noxon and Associates Inc.
    31 Ramona Blvd.
    Markham, Ontario, L3P 2E3
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-707-8089
    Fax:905-554-0427
    mark@noxon.ca


    Mark limits his practice solely to dealing with matrimonial matters.  He focuses on the collaborative approach to separation and divorce.  Mark has completed parts I and II of collaborative training, and acts as a financial neutral in collaborative proceedings. He is a member of the Toronto and York region collaborative associations.

    Mark is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV).  He has furthered his knowledge of the financial aspects of family law through obtaining the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation.

    Mark Noxon, CA, CBV, CDFA, CFE
    1 Chestnut Hills Crescent
    Suite 2
    Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-707-8089
    Fax:905-554-0427
    mark@noxon.ca

     

    T. Michele O'Connor
    Chappell Bushell Stewart LLP
    20 Queen Street West
    Suite 3310
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3R3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-351-0005
    Fax:416-351-0002
    oconnortm@cbslaw.to

     

    June Oliver, CGA CFP FDS CDFA EPC
    The Tax Management Centre
    2520 Sixth Line
    Oakville, ON, L6H 6W5
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:905-257-6528
    Fax:905-257-4221
    joliver@taxmanagementcentre.com
    www.taxmanagementcentre.com

    With an extensive background and experience in taxation, financial planning, divorce mediation, and collaborative procedures, June is able to provide a thorough evaluation of the tax implications and financial ramifications of divorce settlement options.  Her  goal is for her clients to achieve an equitable financial future.  June is owner of The Tax Management Centre with offices located in Oakville and Mississauga.




    Jennie Ormson
    349 Carlaw Avenue
    Toronto, ON, M4M 2T1
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:416-465-5901
    jennie@jennieormson.com
    www.jennieormson.com


    Jennie is a Registered Social Worker with 18 years experience working with children, teens, and adults grappling with a range of complex challenges. As a Family Professional, Jennie keeps the process on track and helps clients to remain focused on the primary goal: a respectful, amicable resolution. Jennie is well positioned to formulate thoughtful co-parenting plans that satisfy the needs and interests of all family members. Jennie is an active board member of the Ontario Collaborative Law Federation (OCLF).

    Allan Papernick, Q.C.
    1200 Eglinton Avenue East
    Suite 203
    Toronto, ON , M3C 1H9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-445-1273
    Fax:416-445-1531
    allan@allanpapernick.com
    www.allanpapernick.com


    Allan has a substantial broad legal experience. His focus now is Family Law.  Allan serves individuals recently separated or who are contemplating separation  and who are seeking experienced advice regarding their rights and obligations  arising from marriage, cohabitation outside of marriage, parenting and options for establishing parenting arrangements for their children.

    Allan encourages  early resolution employing Collaborative Practice principles for clients looking  to resolve family law issues in a non adversarial, respectful and supportive   atmosphere.



    Kerri Parslow
    Devry Smith & Frank LLP
    95 Barber Greene Road
    Suite 100
    Toronto, ON, M3C 3E9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-446-5834
    kerri.parslow@devrylaw.ca


    Kerri practices exclusively as a family law practitioner. She is trained in collaborative family law and is committed to helping her clients resolve their separation issues in a respectful, practical, and cost-effective manner.

    Kerri appreciates how difficult separation issues can be for her clients. She works to reduce the financial and emotional costs for her clients, and strives to achieve positive, fair, and enduring resolutions.


    Jacqueline Y. Peeters
    Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin & Colraine
    33 Bloor Street East, Suite 1000
    Toronto, ON, M4W 3H1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-961-4100
    Fax:416-961-2531
    peeters@bslsc.com
    www.bslsc.com

    Jacqueline Peeters is an associate with Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine where she specializes in family law. The dedication, competence and life experience she brings to her practice make her a valuable advocate for her clients. Jacqueline is committed to assisting clients to resolve their matters as quickly and economically as possible. The collaborative process enables clients to maintain control of the separation process with the potential for creative solutions to address their particular circumstances.

    Judy Piafsky
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    2 Queen St. East
    Suite 1500
    Toronto, ON, M5C 3G5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel: 416-593-3948
    jpiafsky@blaney.com

     

    Jeff Rechtshaffen
    Rechtshaffen, Breitman
    70 Bond Street, Suite 500
    Toronto, ON, M5B 1X3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-861-1880
    Fax:416-863-4896
    rboffice@idirect.ca
    www.torontofamilylaw.com



    Jeff Rechtshaffen has been practising family law for the past 13 years. Since 1996, he has practised in partnership with his wife Rosanna Breitman, who is not only a lawyer but also certified in family mediation. Clients of Rechtshaffen, Breitman, are treated with respect and care. We prefer a team approach in which our clients play a major role. During this difficult time in your life, we provide both legal and emotional support.


    Bill Rogers
    Rogers Family Law
    112 Adelaide Street East
    Toronto, ON, M5C 1K9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-366-7777
    bill@rogersfamilylaw.com


    I work for you, and with you, to resolve your situation, and I maintain high
    standards of honesty, professionalism, and ethics. Collaborative Practice is a
    good way to achieve creative and cost-effective settlements without the constant
    threat of litigation. It’s especially helpful when children are involved. During
    the process, it’s important to keep perspective, and appreciate that this very
    challenging time may lead to unexpected and positive opportunities.


    Bruce Roher
    Fuller Landau Valuations Inc.
    151 Bloor St. West, 12th Floor
    Toronto, ON, M5S 1S4
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-645-6526
    Fax:416-645-6501
    broher@fullerlandau.com
    www.fullerlandau.com

    As a Chartered Business Valuator with over 18 years of experience, Bruce Roher is an expert in business valuations, stock option valuations and the assessment of income for support purposes. Bruce has been published in numerous legal periodicals and has presented to a number of law associations.
    Bruce is committed to the collaborative process as it offers the parties the opportunity to reach a mutually acceptable settlement in a cost-efficient manner.

    Belinda Rossi
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    2 Queen St. East
    Suite 1500
    Toronto, ON, M5C 3G5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-596-2880
    Fax:416-596-2047
    brossi@blaney.com
    www.blaney.com

     

    Eva B. Sachs CFP CDFA
    Eva Sachs Consulting
    79 Shuter St.
    Suite 200
    Toronto, ON, M5B 1B3
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:647.349.5353
    Fax:416.915.7055
    eva@evasachs.com
    www.evasachs.com


    Eva answers the question: How do I know I will be OK?  Through financial analysis and custom designed tools, she makes the financial aspects of divorce understandable and bearable. Eva provides the clarity, compassion and confidence  to navigate through and move beyond divorce.  Eva has an educational website designed for women and their unique concerns regarding finances and divorce.

    Eva is an experienced Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner  consulting  in financial issues before, during and after divorce.

    Nicola Savin
    Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin & Colraine
    33 Bloor Street East, Suite 1000
    Toronto, ON, M4W 3H1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-642-8064
    Fax:416-961-2531
    savin@bslsc.com
    www.familylawtoronto.ca

    Nicola Savin has been practicing family law since 1989. She believes that clients should have more control of their family law disputes. This proves difficult once a court action is commenced. Nicola has seen the difference collaborative family law has made to her clients. They like the cordial attitude of the lawyers, the quality of the communication between counsel and clients and the ability of the parties to craft creative solutions to their problems.

    Jan Schloss
    60 St. Clair Ave. East, Suite 203
    Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5
    Profession:Family Professional
    Tel:416-488-2676
    Fax:416-488-9168
    schloss@sympatico.ca
    www.familymattersassociates.ca

    Jan Schloss, a certified professional coach and accredited family mediator has her Master of Social Work degree. She is Director of the Centre for Child and Family Mediation. Jan also has independent private practice focusing on Family Mediation, Parenting Coordination, Divorce Coaching, Parent Coaching and Custody and Access Assessments. Want to know more? Check her website or give her a call. www.familymattersassociates.ca

    John Schuman
    Devry Smith & Frank LLP
    95 Barber Greene Road
    Suite 100
    Toronto, ON , M3C 3E9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-446-5080
    Fax:416-449-7071
    john.schuman@devrylaw.ca
    http://www.devrylaw.ca/personal-expertise/family-law/







    John came to collaborative practive to provide quality, cost-effective resolutions to families in a way that is not harmful to the kids.  John became a lawyer due to his interest in protecting children in the legal system.  The litigation proess is expensive and unhealthy for the children.  When the court had to make a decision, neither spouse was happy.  When the parties wanted to settle, the best settlements resulted from interest based negotiations, the hallmark of collaborative practice.






    Louise A. Scrivener
    8 King Street East, Suite 100
    Toronto, ON, M5C 1B5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-869-0950
    Fax:416-366-4892
    louise@lascrivener.ca


    Louise Scrivener has practiced family law for the last 19 years. Louise is a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution, given the uncertainties associated with the litigation process, and its emotional and financial costs to clients. For Louise, Collaborative Law represents a positive step, allowing parties to resolve problems cooperatively and yet creatively. She is a founding member of Collaborative Practice Toronto and is a Trustee of the Toronto Lawyers Association.

    Audrey Shecter
    Basman Smith LLP Barristers & Solicitors
    1 Dundas Street West
    Suite 2400, Box 37
    Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:(416) 860-1956
    Fax:416-860-1957
    ashecter@basmansmith.com


    Audrey is a partner with Basman Smith LLP where she practices family law on an exclusive basis.  She believes that in a non-adversarial, supportive environment, clients dealing with issues arising out of the breakdown of a marriage or relationship can make decisions which best suit their own unique circumstances.  Audrey’s clients appreciate her common sense and cost-effective approach in demystifying and resolving conflict.

    Joseph J. Sheridan
    Sheridan, Ippolito & Associates
    2 Jane Street, Suite 506
    Toronto, ON, M6S 4W3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-763-3399
    Fax:416-763-3443
    jsheridan@bellnet.ca

     

    Cameron Shouldice
    Cameron Shouldice: Family Lawyer & Collaborative Practitioner
    17 Alvin Avenue
    Toronto, ON, M4T 2A7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-597-9796
    Fax:416-597-9764
    Cameron@CameronShouldice.ca
    www.CameronShouldice.ca


    Cameron Shouldice has been practicing family law since 1995.  A trained, experienced mediator, collaborative practitioner and family law lawyer, and a founding member of Collaborative Practice Toronto, Cameron is committed to assisting separating couples with resolving their disputes in a principled and compassionate manner. He helps his clients find cost effective solutions to their problems in a timely fashion. Cameron offers free initial consultations at his offices, conveniently located at Yonge and St. Clair, steps from the subway station.

    Larry A. Silverberg
    2001 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 800
    Toronto, ON, M2J 4Z8
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-494-4899
    Fax:416-494-3024
    larrysilverberg@tpg.to

     

    Erin Simpson
    Stanchieri Family Law
    214 King Street West
    Suite 216
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3S6
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:647-435-3254
    Fax:647-436-8147
    www.stanchierifamilylaw.com

    Erin Simpson has practiced exclusively in family law since her call to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Her practice focuses on the areas of custody, access, support, property division and divorce.
    Ms. Simpson has experienced first-hand how litigation can destroy families. Ms. Simpson believes the collaborative process can be more cost effective and constructive than the traditional court process as it allows separating parties to express their individual needs and goals, which are often overlooked in the court process.

    Victoria L. Smith
    1 Chestnut Hills Crescent, Suite 5
    Toronto, ON, M9A 2W3
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-767-1256
    Fax:647-436-7652
    victoria@victoriasmith.ca
    www.victoriasmith.ca


    Victoria helps clients resolve their separation and divorce respectfully,
    preserve important relationships, and move forward with their lives.  While her
    experience includes working with a broad range of family law clients, her
    practice focuses on  serving professionals, business owners, and their spouses
    with high net worth or complex financial situations using Collaborative
    Practice.  Victoria is Adjunct Professor of Collaborative Law at Osgoode Hall
    Law School, an internationally recognized trainer in CP and negotiation, and an
    IACP Board member.

    Victoria Starr
    Starr Family Law Barristers and Solicitors
    112 Adelaide Street East
    Toronto, ON, M5C 1K9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-203-7474 x 222
    victoriastarr@starrfamilylaw.com
    www.starrfamilylaw.com

     

    Lorisa Stein
    Lawyer, Avocate
    150 York Street, Suite 800
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3S5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-596-8081
    Fax:416-596-0599
    lorisa@lorisastein.com
    www.lorisastein.com

     

    Laurie Stein, LLB, MSW, RSW
    Connections Child & Family Counselling
    586 Eglinton Avenue East
    Suite 301
    Toronto, ON, M4P 1P2.
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:647-435-1089
    laurie.connections@gmail.com


    I help families to find a more peaceful way through their separation.

    I work closely with parents to create new and effective ways of communicating to ensure that the children’s needs are met as a first priority. Parents and I mediate and create a parenting plan and discuss parenting and child adjustment. I have over 20 years experience working with families, couples, children and teens in therapy.  I hold my Bachelor of Laws and am a Registered Social Worker.

    Gary A. Stern
    1938 Avenue Road
    Toronto, ON, M5M 4A2
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-780-0199
    Fax:416-780-0155
    gastern@torlaw.com

     

    Joanne Stewart
    Bastedo Stewart Smith
    180 Dundas St. West, Suite 1800
    Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-595-1916
    Fax:416-596-7538
    jstewart@bssfamilylaw.com

     

    Susan L. Surtees
    Steinberg, Paterson & Surtees
    83 Dawson Manor Blvd.
    2nd Floor
    Newmarket, ON, L3X 2H5
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:905-830-9940
    Fax:905-830-9246
    susansurtees@spsfamilylaw.com

    I received my LL.B. through the University of Western Ontario, and was called to the bar in 1997. I practice family law exclusively, with a focus on Collaborative Practice, and I am the Chair of the Board of the York Collaborative Practice Group. I am thrilled to be able to offer clients the option of Collaborative Law, as I strongly believe that families benefit both emotionally and financially by resolving their marital issues using the collaborative process.

    Brahm Taveroff
    Taveroff & Associates
    2 Sheppard Avenue East
    Suite 900
    Toronto, ON, M2N 5Y7
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-221-9343
    Fax:416-221-8928
    taveroff.associates@rogers.com


    Brahm is a trained Collaborative Family lawyer with extensive experience in negotiating settlements. His many years of experience in family, corporate, trust, estates and business law enable him to deal effectively with many complex issues. Brahm is committed to encouraging people to work together to reach a mutually beneficial settlement in a cost-effective, respectful and efficient manner. He enjoys creating innovative options uniquely tailored to the circumstances. Brahm has lectured, written articles, and been on television and radio.

    Jane E. Tremblay BA, CFP, FLMI, FDS
    Assante Capital Management Ltd.
    66 Coldwater St. East
    Orillia, ON, L3V 1W5
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:705-327-5231
    Fax:705-327-0480
    jtremblay@assante.com
    www.financialtransitions.ca

    In addition to being a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years experience in the field of financial services, I have completed advanced specialized training in the areas of:
    • Divorce Financial Planning;
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution;
    • The Collaborative Process;
    • Mediation.
    I believe that my role as a senior financial planner and advisor to divorcing clients is to help enhance each client’s everyday life by building financial confidence, providing support through transitional times and expanding possibilities.


    Fabio N. Ventolini CFP, CDFA
    ECC Group - Investment Planning Counsel of Canada
    100 Simcoe St., Suite 100
    Toronto, ON, M5H 3G2
    Profession:Financial Professional
    Tel:416-364-0181 X2502
    Fax:416-364-5394
    fabio@eccgroup.ca


    Fabio Ventolini is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). His expertise lies in the areas of investment, retirement, divorce planning, estate and tax advice. A CDFA is exclusively trained to deal with the financial aspects of divorce for both individuals and couples. We work comfortably in the traditional negotiating model of divorce as well as the alternative models of meditation and collaborative practice.

    Daniella Wald
    Epstein Cole
    393 University Avenue
    Suite 2200
    Toronto, ON, M5G 1E6
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-862-6313
    Fax:416-862-2142
    dwald@epsteincole.com
    www.epsteincole.com

     

    Pei-Shing B. Wang
    PSW Law
    700 Bay Street
    Unit 405, Box 144
    Toronto, ON , M5G 1Z6
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-433-5531
    www.pswlaw.ca


    Pei-Shing is a result-driven, client-centred lawyer who values efficient communication between the lawyer and the client. With a Bachelor of Commerce degree, he is well-versed in financial literature and related issues. Visit us on the web: www.pswlaw.ca

    Donna Wilson
    6 John Lyons Road
    Markham, ON, L3P 3H4
    Profession:Family Professional/Mediator
    Tel:905-910-0048
    Fax:905-201-0654
    donna@donnawilsonmediation.ca
    www.donnawilsonmediation.ca

    Donna Wilson is a Certified Family Relations Mediator (FMC), an Accredited Family Mediator (OAFM) and a Certified Family Mediator (ADRIO).  She is a qualified Child Protection Mediator and Parent Coordinator.  With a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, Donna draws on her extensive experience working with children, couples and families.  She is on the Family Mediation certification committee of the ADRIO, co-chairs the Family Section of the ADRIO and is on the off-site mediation roster of the Durham Family Court.


    Karen Wilson
    5334 Yonge Street, Suite 1616
    Toronto, ON, M2N 6V1
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416- 512-0212
    Fax:416-512-8556
    kew@karen-wilson.com



    Karen Wilson was called to the Bar in 1987. Her practice has been restricted to family law since 1990. Karen enjoys having CFL as part of her practice. Separation can be one of the most significant events in a person’s life. The teamwork approach involved in CFL offers a supportive environment, a less formal process and a dignified way of resolving disputes. It’s a good option for many to consider at the outset.




    Lorna M. Yates
    Ballantyne Yates LLP
    45 St. Clair Avenue West
    Suite 1100
    Toronto, ON, M4V 1K9
    Profession:Collaborative Lawyer
    Tel:416-968-9200, ext. 222
    Fax:416-968-9400
    lorna@byfamilylaw.ca


    Lorna believes that clients are able to make positive and educated decisions about how they want to live their lives following separation.The collaborative practice allows clients to take control over an often overwhelming and confusing array of decisions that need to be made following separation.  Lorna is also actively involved on the Executive of the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association and is appointed to the Personal Rights Panel of Office of the Children`s Lawyer.


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