LEMKE LAW - Key Persons


Dan Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Partner at Civis Law LLP
Dan is an experienced estate lawyer, and expert at guiding people at all stages of life through the process of preparing wills, powers of attorney, and trusts. He also offers practical business advice to both experienced and new entrepreneurs, particularly those in the field of design. Dan is a frequent lecturer and writer, with appearances on CBC TV, CBC Radio, Global News, CTV and Canadian AM, and expert quotes in the Washington Post, Canadian Business, and the Toronto Star. He's also an adjudicator with the Conservation Review Board, and an active volunteer, with Scouts Canada, the Sharon Temple Museum Society, and Pickering College. * Dan is a partner at Civis Law LLP, which practices in association with Lemke Law PC

Jonathan Benarroch

Job Titles:
  • Associate at Civis Law LLP
Before joining Civis Law LLP as an associate, Jonathan worked as an articling student at the firm, assisting with estate, trust, corporate and litigation matters. Jonathan earned his Juris Doctor degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2018. While at law school, Jonathan volunteered with a not-for-profit organization, assisting low-income individuals in need of legal services. Prior to law school, Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from York University and worked in his family's business. When not working, Jonathan spends his time with family and friends, volunteering for a diverse set of charitable causes, and watching and playing sports. *Jonathan is an associate at Civis Law LLP, which practices in association with Lemke Law PC

Scott Lemke

Scott Lemke is the founding lawyer of Lemke Law Professional Corporation. Scott's practice is focused on commercial litigation, corporate law and election law. Since founding Lemke Law, Scott has appeared on behalf of clients at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Scott has extensive litigation experience including cases considering breach of contract, oppression, fiduciary duties, derivative actions, and breach of trust. In his election law practice, Scott regularly advises bodies responsible for the administration of elections on the processes and methods for conducting elections, including the use of vote counting equipment and e-poll books, the administering of vote-by-mail programs, the management of logic and accuracy testing, and various election finance matters. Outside of the office, Scott sits on the board of directors for New Beginnings, a federally registered charity that supports young women and children in need of assistance, including housing, education and workplace mentorship. Scott is the recipient of a Civil Litigation Certificate from The Advocates' Society.

Scott Lennox

Job Titles:
  • Real Estate Law Practice Group Leader
Scott Lennox is the real estate law practice group leader at Lemke Law PC. Scott has a vast background in commercial development and financing. Scott's practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate law, as well as real estate litigation. His personable approach and knowledgeable insight allows clients to be confident that their matters will be handled in a timely and professional manner. Prior to joining Lemke Law PC, Scott worked in-house with a large, highly regarded real estate development company. In this role, Scott regularly advised on large-scale complex mixed-use real estate projects in Ontario and Alberta. Outside of his legal work, Scott also sits on the organizing committee for the Bay Street edition of Hockey Helps the Homeless, a pro-am hockey tournament to benefit homeless youth in the GTA.