At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, our team is experienced in practicing all aspects of family law. We represent clients across all of Ontario.
Our focus is solely on family law, so we understand the difficulties individuals face when going through a divorce. We understand that family law can be very complex, and that its complexity can be amplified when coupled with emotionally straining circumstances.
Divorce is never easy, we help make it easier.
Our Mission
Helping Build Success
Our mission is to respect our clients’ goals and protect their rights by providing customized family law solutions.
Our team will help you by providing guidance during what can be a very difficult time in your life. This means providing you with the information to help you to identify and understand the issues, as well as the options and opportunities available to you to help in this transition. It means working with you to design a plan to help you make progress and achieve your goals.
We will keep you informed about matters as they arise and discuss any significant decisions with you that you are required to make. We will provide you with our best legal advice, and allow you to make the final decisions.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about your individual situation and how a family lawyer can assist you to achieve your goals, please contact us.
Core Values
At the heart of everything we do, our core values guide our actions and serve as our cultural blueprint.
Respect
Respect is the choice to see everyone as equals and honour each person’s values and beliefs. As a business and a team, we champion respect in the workplace. We believe that showing respect to our clients and each other is key to accomplishing more as a team. Our screening process has been designed to ensure that we have the best team members who will be respectful to our clients and each other, increasing engagement, motivation, and productivity in all areas of our organization.
- 2022 – Christine Ambridge
- 2023 Q2 – Rick Peticca
- 2023 Q4 – Shannon Martell
Teamwork
Teamwork lies at the heart of our family law firm’s core values. We recognize the significance of teamwork as a driving force in achieving our common goals. Embracing the principle of collaboration, we foster an environment where each team member’s unique strengths contribute to our collective success. Our team building process is meticulously designed to foster a cohesive team that values cooperation, ensuring that we can effectively support our clients and one another. By prioritizing teamwork, we enhance the synergy within our family law firm, ultimately delivering optimal results for our clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
- 2022 – Ashley MacPherson
- 2023 Q2 – Kaitlyn Swindells
- 2023 Q4 – Michelle Snoek
Service
We are dedicated to contributing to the local communities we serve. To us, service is going what we can to the best of our ability. That is not only providing family law services, but also giving back. With the help of all our team members we are able to serve and give back through our Giving Fund, several community initiatives, office-wide volunteer programs and donations. We will continue to be actively improving our services and growing our initiatives to best serve our community.
- 2022 – Dani Campbell
- 2023 Q2 – Elizabeth MacDonald
- 2023 Q4 – Pamela Favotto
Leadership
Leaders are those who serve others, empowering them to be their best. Leadership is the ability to stay motivated, inspire others with vision, commitment and purpose. Here at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we know that leadership is essential to the success of any organization and we all play a critical role in building and maintaining a strong leadership culture.
- 2022 – Darla Weir
- 2023 Q2 – Margie Primero-Pimentel
- 2023 Q4 – Carolyn Warner
Diversity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial for any organization’s success. Embracing diversity ensures a variety of perspectives, fostering creativity and adaptability. Equity guarantees fair opportunities, and inclusion creates a welcoming environment, leading to enhanced collaboration. Our D.E.I. committee ensures that we support and foster a firm culture that is committed to welcoming and celebrating all team members, colleagues, and clients.
- 2022 – Brittany Whalen
