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Alex Dimson

Job Titles:
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Class Actions
Alex has acted for plaintiffs and defendants on a broad range of class actions, including securities, product liability, competition, consumer protection and actions arising from privacy and data breaches. Education Alex received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia in 2005 and his LLB from Western Law in 2008, where he was the recipient of a number of awards for academic and community participation.

Alison McBurney

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • EDiscovery Associate
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Alison is an eDiscovery Associate in the class actions department providing assistance to litigation teams through electronic review services.

Amanda Mathonia

Job Titles:
  • Law Clerk

Amanda Shaw

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - General Litigation

Andrea Cooley

Job Titles:
  • Counsel - Family Law
Andrea has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for over 20 years. Her practice encompasses all areas of family law including financial and property division, child support, spousal support, parental decision making (formerly custody), parenting time (formerly access), negotiation of separation agreements, parenting agreements, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, variation proceedings and more. Education Western University, B.A. Hon. Western University, LL.B. Andrea Cooley is proud to be a part of Siskinds' strong team. Since 2002 Andrea has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Her practice areas including property division, child support, spousal support issues, parental decision-making (custody), parenting schedules (access), Children's Aid Society proceedings, negotiation of domestic contracts such as separation agreements, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements and parenting agreements. While it is Andrea's goal to advocate on your behalf while resolving your matter amicably, that may be with negation, mediation, or other dispute resolution methods. Andrea is also prepared to litigate and advocate on your behalf in Court to protect your interests. Andrea was born in Montreal, Quebec and raised north of Toronto in the Unionville area. But London and more recently Elgin County are home for Andrea. Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Western University in 1995. She earned her Bachelor of Law degree from Western University in 2001. Andrea truly enjoys her work. She is sensitive to the needs of her clients, which in the case of Family Law are quite unique and sometimes pose special challenges. It is a priority to provide cost effective, reasonable legal advice to her clients. This requires identifying strategies for moving forward towards a resolution that is fair, reasonable, and appropriate for her client's circumstances. Court can be very costly and stressful. Practical problem solving is important to her clients. Andrea will assist you in determining the best way to proceed, whether it be by way of negotiation of a separation agreement, alternative family dispute resolution processes such as mediation or Court. There are options available. In 2017 Andrea was appointed by the Ministry of the Attorney General to be a Dispute Resolution Officer of the Superior Court of Justice, Family Court. As a Dispute Resolution Officer Andrea conducts Case Conferences in Motions to Change, to provide litigants with early evaluation of their case. Andrea strives to provide reasonable guidance to litigants. Andrea finds her work very rewarding.

Andrea Kedzierski

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Andrew MacIver

Job Titles:
  • Member of Siskinds' Business Law Group
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - Franchise, Licensing & Distribution Law
Andrew is a member of Siskinds' Business Law Group. His practice principally focuses on general corporate-commercial matters, franchise and distribution law, intellectual property law, technology and privacy law. Education Western University, B.A., J.D.

Angela Belair

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  • Immigration Consultant
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Elena and Angela [Belair] have been immensely useful in my application towards permanent residence. Elena's first hand experience as an immigrant brings out a compassionate approach towards her clients, and she is great with her knowledge of the processes involved. She takes a great initiative in ensuring that her clients stay on top of the documents and provides incredible insights into how the application would be viewed by the immigration offices. My application had come to a stand still, and after reaching out to her, it proceeded to approval within a month. Thank you to Elena and her team for all the great work! - C. Angela is an Immigration Consultant in the immigration law group. She has over 20 years of experience in the immigration field. Angela offers a full range of Canadian business and personal immigration services, including permanent residence, citizenship, work permits, study permits, and visitor visa applications. Education Humber College, Immigration Consultant Program, 2021 Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) (formerly the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)), 2021 Angela and Elena [Ashford] helped me through the immigration process and made the whole application very straight forward. They also had time to answer any questions I had and were very quick to reply. - G.S.

Anna Stoll

Job Titles:
  • Associate - Personal Injury
Anna Stoll has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada: Ones to Watch 2024.

Anna Szczurko

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  • Attorney
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Personal Injury
Anna Szczurko (pronounced ‘Stir-Co') is a civil litigator who focuses on insurance litigation and personal injury law. I help individuals made vulnerable through accidents and other acts of negligence. My law practice has included motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, boating collisions, home made cannons and people getting in hurt in ways sometimes hard to fathom. Anna Szczurko is an attorney with heart, she is a fair knowledgeable attorney with a human touch. Anna was sympathetic and heard me, listened to me and kept me informed. Anna always took the time to answer my email questions and returned my calls. Anna believed in me, fought for me, when I was unable to. Anna was and will continue to be "My Hero" who gave me an opportunity to live the life I was meant to live, before my accident. If life ever deals me another blow, I know where to go, and who to call, Anna Szczurko a lawyer with a Human touch. Bless you Anna and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were there when I was in need and I will never forget YOU! Many Blessings. - Lorraine Mike provides a compelling testimonial for Anna Szczurko.

Anthony O'Brien

Job Titles:
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Class Actions

Belinda Turner

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Brendan Clouthier

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - Business Law
Brendan advises clients on all aspects of business relationships, structures, contracts and transactions. He understands that there are no "one-size-fits-all" legal solutions and enjoys getting to know his clients and their businesses in order to better support them. Education University of Ottawa, Hons. B.Soc.Sc., 2011 Western University, J.D. (with Distinction), 2018

Brianne Moore

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  • Law Clerk

Brittney Daigle

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  • Legal Assistant

Bryan Sansom

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - Personal Injury

Camille Riggs

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Counsel - Family Law
Camille has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 1993. Her practice includes child support and spousal support issues, parenting issues including decision making and scheduling, previously known as custody and access, and financial and family property issues. Education Western University, B.A. Hons (Political Science), 1987 The University of New Brunswick, LL.B, 1991

Caroline Condini

Job Titles:
  • Law Clerk

Caroline Perrault

Job Titles:
  • Partner - Class Actions, Professional Negligence, Civil Litigation

Charlene Howlett

Job Titles:
  • Accident Benefits Specialist
  • Law Clerk

Charles Wright

Job Titles:
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Class Actions
Charles is a Siskinds' partner and leader of the class actions group. Having practiced almost exclusively in the area of class actions since his call to the Bar in 1995, Charles has broad experience in the area. Charles is widely recognized for his dispute resolution skills and has been heavily engaged in the resolution of various types of cases in different jurisdictions. He has also been at the forefront of the development of law in many areas including class certification, settlement approval including objector rights, competition law cases, and litigation funding. Amongst the higher profile cases Charles has played a senior role on over the course of his career are the VW diesel litigation, transvaginal mesh litigation, Sino Forest securities litigation, LCD and CRT price fixing litigation, and Sun Life and Manulife vanishing premiums litigation. Charles is regularly reviewed by third party publications and his colleagues as a top plaintiff class action lawyer in the country. He is one of only three plaintiff lawyers ranked in Tier 1 by Chamber and Partners and has received similar recognition by Benchmark Canada and Best Lawyers. In 2014, Charles received a Zenith award for having been at the forefront of class action litigation for over ten years. Over the course of his career, Charles has been involved authoring numerous articles and textbooks (including Class Actions Law and Practice, Butterworths, 1999), teaching (Western University), and speaking at class action, antitrust, securities, and other conferences in Canada and internationally. He has also served as a board member of various national and international groups, particularly in the competition law area. Charles Wright has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2023 and 2024. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada since 2006 for Class Action Litigation Charles attended Indiana University for undergraduate studies on a tennis scholarship and then attended University of Toronto law school. He has continued to be engaged in sport and tennis, winning a silver medal for Canada at the 1997 Maccabiah Games, presently acting as co-captain of the Canadian Gordon Cup tennis team and competing nationally. Charles was formerly a Board Member with the Boys and Girls Club of London and is currently a supporter of KidSport.

Chris Collins

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Personal Injury
Chris understands the insurance sector because he worked in it. He also understands how both defence and plaintiff strategies work because he has practiced on both sides. Now, Chris represents trauma victims based upon his years of experience and his special interest in brain trauma caused by collisions and other similar events. Chris is deeply involved in brain injury organizations both nationally and internationally. Education Western University Chris Collins has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. I cannot thank you [Chris Collins] enough for what you and Charlene have done for me! I was so wary and anxious about beginning the legal process, but you and Charlene expertly guided me through it all, every step of the way. Charlene's timely, patient responses and quick results when dealing with my own insurance company were all truly amazing. Your calm patience and encouragement every step of the way kept me on an even keel, especially around the discovery process which I thought I would never survive. Words cannot express how much I appreciate your kindness, thoughtfulness, patience and steady support when I felt so unsure and my head was spinning. The outcome was an amazing, surprise, surpassing my hopes. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. From the bottom of my heart I thank you so very much! - Connie E., Stratford Ontario

Christina Martin

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - Personal Injury
Christina practices exclusively in the area of personal injury litigation. She is dedicated to advocating for the interests of her injured clients and their families and securing the compensation they are entitled to. Education Western University

Christopher Sinal

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Labour & Employment
Chris Sinal has been providing our large not-for-profit management-side employment and labour advice for over 4 years. His capacity to understand our unique needs and efficiently tailor his legal advice to those needs has resulted in the successful resolutions of many matters. Chris is sensitive to our organizational values and humanistic approach to managing and resolving our employment and labour issues. And, I have learned so much from his informative and educational approach to consultations about a variety of topics - including collective bargaining, interpretation of collective agreements, terminations, pay equity and employment contracts. Recently Chris has been advising us on a complex initiative with significant employment and labour implications. His strategic advice and knowledge of relevant legal implications has helped us to understand and plan for our emerging staffing intricacies and possibilities. Our planning committee feels confident that any glitches that arise in our process will be manageable. One of the aspects I most appreciate about my working relationship with Chris is his ability to normalize what feels like to me an insurmountable problem and break it down to the real issues and solutions…and he always does it with a touch of humour. Who knew employment and labour law could be so much fun! - Kathryn Eggert, Anago

Claude Desmeules

Job Titles:
  • Partner - Class Actions, Professional Negligence, Civil Litigation
Claude Desmeules has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2023 and 2024. Claude has been selected on many occasions on the list of Best Lawyers in Canada for class action litigation and was a member of the Quebec Bar committee on class actions until 2011. He has also spoken at several conferences in the areas of professional liability and class actions.

Courtenay Keenan

Job Titles:
  • Law Clerk

Craig M. Clarke

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Business Law
Like other, more recent newcomers to the area, Craig traded practicing his craft in Toronto for making a big difference in the lives of his clients back in Southwestern Ontario. He appreciates his freedom to directly impact their business outcomes, while also helping regional NFP organizations achieve their objectives. Education Western University Craig Clarke has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2021 to 2024.

Daniel Bach

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  • Partner
  • Member of the Ontario Securities Commission 's Investor Advisory Panel
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Class Actions
Daniel represents individuals, asset managers and pension funds in complex securities, consumer and medical device class actions. Daniel Bach is a partner of Siskinds LLP, based in its Toronto office. Admitted in Ontario, British Columbia and New York, he prosecutes complex securities, product, medical device and consumer-related class actions on behalf of individuals, asset managers and pension funds. Daniel has been counsel in several precedent-setting securities class actions, including Arctic Glacier and IMAX, the first two cases to be granted leave under Part XXIII.1 of the Securities Act; both cases also certified common-law misrepresentation claims. Daniel was counsel in two of the largest securities class actions in Canada, Manulife and Sino-Forest. Manulife is the largest securities class action in Canada to be granted leave on a contested basis and settled for $69 million on the eve of trial. In Sino-Forest the class recovered millions of dollars, including securing a $117 million settlement with Ernst & Young, the fifth-largest securities class action settlement with an auditor world-wide. He is part of the team prosecuting the ForEx conspiracy class action, which has recovered more than $100 million for class members. Daniel's product practice includes the class action against Juul regarding the marketing and safety of its products and against Syngenta in connection with its paraquat-containing products, including gramoxone, which was successfully certified. Daniel's work as part of the medical device/pharmaceutical team includes representing women with transvaginal mesh implants, where he was lead counsel to the classes. Daniel successfully argued certification and has recovered millions of dollars for women implanted with these products. Daniel leads the firm's consumer protection practice. He was counsel in Helm v Toronto-Hydro Electric System Limited, which was settled following the summary judgment argument, and in Wright and Zislin v United Parcel Service Canada Ltd., a Consumer Protection Act, 2002 class action concerning "brokerage fees" charged by UPS in which the class was certified and summary judgment was granted to the class. Daniel has represented classes in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Québec Courts in securities matters, consumer class actions and litigation relating to the subprime mortgage crisis. He has been involved in securities actions in the finance, resource, entertainment, technology, construction, transport, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors and argued at all levels of Ontario and British Columbia's Courts, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. Daniel is a member of the Ontario Securities Commission's Investor Advisory Panel and is the past Chair of The Advocates' Society's Securities Litigation Practice Group and has taught on class actions at Western University's Faculty of Law and on directors and officers issues, with a focus on securities law and litigation, at the Schulich School of Business at York University. He has discussed class actions, securities law and consumer rights in Lexpert, the Globe & Mail, The National Post, The Law Times, the Canadian Press and on Canada AM. His academic writing, focusing on securities litigation, has appeared in the Canadian Business Law Journal and the Canadian Class Action Review. Daniel received his B.A. (Hon.) in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto and his J.D. from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Prior to joining Siskinds, Daniel practiced in New York. His American experience includes litigation under the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934, SEC Rule 10b-5, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), as well as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations. In 2008, Daniel returned to Canada to open the firm's Toronto office. Daniel Bach has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2021 to 2024.

Dawn Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Counsel - EDiscovery and Class Actions
  • Member of the Class Actions Department
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Counsel - EDiscovery and Class Actions
  • Siskinds' EDiscovery Counsel
Dawn serves as Siskinds' eDiscovery Counsel and practices in the class actions department. Education University of Windsor, LL.B. McMaster University, B.A. Hons Dawn has been a member of the class actions department since joining Siskinds in 1997. With a focus on eDiscovery Dawn provides counsel on the discovery phase of litigation and regulatory proceedings. Dawn has extensive experience managing large-scale discovery projects in class action cases and complex litigation matters.

Diana Stepner

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Associate - Class Actions
Diana is an associate lawyer in our class actions department and practices out of our Toronto office. Education B.Com, McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, 2018 B.C.L. & J.D., McGill University, Faculty of Law, 2022 Diana joined Siskinds' Toronto office as a class actions associate in 2023, after summering and articling with the firm. Her class actions practice is focused on representing plaintiffs in litigation involving complex securities, consumer protection and product liability. These types of actions address harm caused by wrongdoings such as financial misrepresentations, false or misleading advertising, breaches of privacy, or dangerous products, among others.

Donna McEvoy

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Elena Ashford

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  • Leader
  • Associate Lawyer
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Associate - Immigration Law
Elena is the leader of our immigration law group. She practices exclusively in the area of immigration law. Elena offers a full range of business and personal immigration services, including permanent residence, work permits, study permits, visitor visas and immigration waivers applications. Education University of Ottawa, J.D., 2017 Humber College, Immigration Consulting, 2010 Western University, M.A. (Arts), 2010 Moscow International University, B.A. & M.A. (Law), 2008 Elena is the leader of our immigration law group. She practices exclusively in the area of immigration law. Being an immigrant herself, Elena understands the importance of providing meaningful support to businesses and individuals with their immigration and border-crossing needs. Elena offers a full range of Canadian business and personal immigration services, including permanent residence, citizenship, work permits, study permits, visitor visas and criminal rehabilitation and Record Suspension (‘Pardon') applications. Elena is a proud Londoner who believes in a culturally diverse community. She maintains strong ties to a number of local organizations, such as Community Legal Services at Western University and Cross Cultural Learner Centre. Elena [Ashford] and Angela have been immensely useful in my application towards permanent residence. Elena's first hand experience as an immigrant brings out a compassionate approach towards her clients, and she is great with her knowledge of the processes involved. She takes a great initiative in ensuring that her clients stay on top of the documents and provides incredible insights into how the application would be viewed by the immigration offices. My application had come to a stand still, and after reaching out to her, it proceeded to approval within a month. Thank you to Elena and her team for all the great work! - C.

Elizabeth Grinton

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  • Legal Assistant

Elizabeth Traynor

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  • Partner in
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Labour & Employment
Beth has practiced management-side labour and employment law for her entire legal career. Education University of Windsor Beth Traynor is a partner in Siskinds' labour and employment group and has practiced exclusively management-side labour and employment law for her entire career. Beth provides practical day-to-day advice and dynamic advocacy before Courts and administrative tribunals as she represents the interests of both unionized and non-unionized employers. Her clients rely on her advice for issues related to discharge and discipline, accommodation of disabilities, occupational health and safety, bullying, harassment and violence in the workplace, and all other issues arising with employees. Her busy practice takes her across Southern Ontario and the Near North. In addition, Beth has been providing investigation services to clients and other organizations for over ten years. She also regularly conducts training sessions on a variety of subjects, including the conduct of investigations, respectful communication in the workplace, and the identification and avoidance of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Beth is frequently asked to speak on labour and employment topics and has presented continuing education programs for the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Human Resources Professionals Association, and numerous client events. She is also an active contributor to the L&E Group's blog. Beth Traynor has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2021 to 2024.

Emily Foreman

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  • Foreman
  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Personal Injury
Emily Foreman has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2021 to 2024. Emily Foreman was committed to my immediate needs as a client. She made it a priority that all my medical needs were met by discussing with me what my rights were, and whether or not I was receiving the appropriate coverage from my own insurance company. Emily and the Siskinds team were very accommodating, working with me at every point of the process, answering any questions or concerns I had throughout the process, and reassuring me when I was in doubt. I personally was intimidated by this process, and was very hesitant to pursue legal action, however, Emily discussed with me my options and made me feel comfortable about the process. I would certainly without any hesitation recommend Emily Foreman and Siskinds law firm to any individuals who need their assistance. - M.S. Emily Foreman was unbelievable. Emily Foreman was unbelievable in helping me through a difficult time in my life. After I was involved in an accident and suffered numerous injuries, I didn't know what my options were. I was dealing with doctors, physical issues, and the overwhelming emotions involved in knowing my conditions could possibly never improve. Emily walked me through the process and made it easy. She answered all my questions, no matter how trivial, and took time out of her day to ensure a quick response and ensured I received all the supports I needed to try and get back to how I use to be. Throughout the years I've received so much support from Emily and she was truly compassionate. Emily not only worked for me but worked with me to ensure I was happy and satisfied. - Marko Emily Foreman assists catastrophically injured client. I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in 2008. I sustained catastrophic injuries and Emily Foreman assisted me in obtaining financial compensation which will give my family and I peace of mind for the rest of my life, and the ability to move forward. I had a very good experience working with Emily Foreman over the past 5 years. - O.A. I was referred to Emily Foreman following a serious motor vehicle accident. Emily and her staff helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She stood by me throughout my case. I have had experiences with other lawyers, but my experience with Emily Foreman and Siskinds was by far the best outcome for me. I am very happy with the result Emily negotiated for me. I hope that I never need a personal injury lawyer again, but if I did, I would want Siskinds to represent me. - Yu Yuan Liew It was a pleasure having Emily Foreman as my lawyer. She went above and beyond to get the job done in a quick and timely fashion. I put my full trust in Emily and she did not disappoint me. Thank you Emily for everything you do! - Karen F. I found Emily Foreman to be very professional and responsive to my questions. She told me what she thought throughout my personal injury claim, and consulted with me at every major step. The service she provided was very good. Ms. Foreman maintained a positive outlook through the litigation process and I am very pleased with the result. - T.B. Emily Foreman helped to pursue my personal injury lawsuit and accident benefit claims following a bus accident. She was quite Informative and willing to work with me through the process. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. - Anonymous We are so incredibly proud, honoured and truly grateful to have Emily Foreman act as our lawyer. The high quality of her work, tireless devotion and indefatigable determination to get the job done sets her apart from the rest. - J.M. and N.M. Emily Foreman was a perfect lawyer for me! She is well prepared and compassionate representative of your firm. I was well advised throughout my case. I would absolutely recommend Siskinds. - Anonymous

Faye Oliver

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  • Foreman
Faye Oliver provides a compelling testimonial for Emily Foreman.

Honourable Laddie Haines

Job Titles:
  • Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

I am so impressed

I am so impressed at what Andrea accomplished during a short period of time. I am so relieved and truly appreciate what she has done for me. Thank you. - JC

Jeannine Benincasa

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  • Legal Assistant

Jennifer Bald

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  • Law Clerk

Jennifer Grosvold-Keenan

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  • Law Clerk

Jill Terpstra

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  • Law Clerk

John R. Kennedy

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  • Term Partner and Friend
Siskinds is deeply saddened to have lost our dear friend, valued partner and colleague John Kennedy on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Graeme Sperryn, a partner of John's in the Business Law Group, writes: John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was larger than life, an indefatigable optim…

Karen Millie

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  • Foreman
Karen Millie provides a compelling testimonial for Emily Foreman.

Kim Melchers

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  • Melchers Construction Limited

Luke Capstick

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  • Law Clerk

Mary Ann Leget

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  • Law Clerk

Meaghan Wetzel

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  • Law Clerk

Melora Lake-Rodrigues

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  • Law Clerk

Michele Kozdras

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  • Legal Assistant

Ms. Dagmara Wozniak

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  • Print Lawyer Profile / Partner - Personal Injury, Estate Litigation
Dagmara practices in the areas of personal injury and estate litigation. She has a reputation for being an effective and resourceful litigator, and is regularly sought out by lawyers to assist in trial preparation and strategy, as well as court hearings. She has appeared in all levels of the court in Ontario. Dagmara is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation and has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2022 to 2024. She is recognized as a leader within and outside Siskinds. Education Western University Dagmara is a partner with the personal injury group and spearheads the estate litigation group. Her personal injury practice focuses on catastrophic and other motor vehicle claims, pediatric injury claims, falls and bodily injury in commercial settings. She brings expertise and compassion to each claim, and is dedicated to achieving the best results for her clients, inside and outside the courtroom. Dagmara assumes all aspects of an injury claim so that her clients can truly focus on healing and what is most important to them. A significant portion of Dagmara's practice involves contested long-term disability claims. She fiercely advocates for individuals whose long-term disability benefits have been denied. In the estate litigation field, Dagmara has successfully represented clients in disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of wills, claims concerning the administration of estates, claims against trustees and fiduciaries (acting under a Power of Attorney), claims for support of dependents, estate accounting and Guardianship applications. Dagmara offers legal services in Polish and English. She is sought out as a Polish lawyer (Polski adwokat i prawnik) in south western Ontario. Dagmara is a native Londoner with strong ties to the London community. She is active in a number of local organizations and community groups. Ms. Dagmara Wozniak effectively managed my insurance case after my car accident. She was very approachable, took time to understand the facts, and was committed to helping me. With English being my second language, Dagmara took time to explain details I did not understand. She was able to translate and speak to me in Polish. She is a true professional who is compassionate, energetic, punctual, resourceful and fights for her clients. I highly recommend Dagmara. -J.R. Dagmara has been wonderful to work with. She is very caring and understanding as to our needs and wants. We trust and feel confident in her that she is putting over 100% into helping us. She has exceeded our expectations in what a lawyer should do for their clients. She is honest and truthful to us. Dagmara has been very helpful and we would recommend her. - Anonymous Dagmara Wozniak has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 2022 to 2024.

Paloma Macedo

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  • Legal Assistant

Sr. Law Clerk

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  • Accident Benefits Specialist

Sylvia Flower

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  • Services and Legal Projects Manager

Tara Van Den Akker

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  • Law Clerk

Thanks Emily

Emily Foreman was committed to my immediate needs as a client. She made it a priority that all my medical needs were met by discussing with me what my rights were, and whether or not I was receiving the appropriate coverage from my own insurance company. Emily and the Siskinds team were very accommodating, working with me at every point of the process, answering any questions or concerns I had throughout the process, and reassuring me when I was in doubt. I personally was intimidated by this process, and was very hesitant to pursue legal action, however, Emily discussed with me my options and made me feel comfortable about the process. I would certainly without any hesitation recommend Emily Foreman and Siskinds law firm to any individuals who need their assistance. - M.S.

The Honourable David A. Broad

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  • Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

The Honourable Denise M. Korpan

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  • Judge of the Superior Court of Justice, Family Division

The Honourable Katie McKerlie

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  • Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Vijay Shrestha

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  • Services Analyst