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– T.M.
RIA Collaborative Family Lawyers – City of Kawartha Lakes
189 Kent Street West
Suite 203
Lindsay, ON
K9V 5G6
Communities Served: Lindsay, Little Britain, Sunderland
(705) 702-4558
(705) 324-1102
Open 24 hours
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Jacqueline in intake was very helpful! 5 Stars
Jacqueline was very informative and helpful!
Michelle Snoek is one of the most reliable people I know. She is consistently on top of things and even when faced with sudden issues, she always acts professionally to resolve anything that arises. I would highly recommend working with her and the team at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.
Michelle Snoek is an outstanding law clerk with exceptional work ethic and dedication. She goes above and beyond to support her clients, ensuring they feel informed and cared for every step of the way. Her attention to detail and drive make her a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear such wonderful feedback about Michelle Snoek. Her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to supporting clients truly set her apart. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Jacqueline was wonderful helping me through this process!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Jacqueline was wonderful in helping you through the process. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Russell is one of the most exceptional attorneys I know. I am a fellow, family law attorney - I practice in the U.S. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a family member or close friend to Russell and his team. They have a wealth of experience, and a dedication and level of commitment to achieving the very best for their clients.
Russell Alexander and his team are the only family law firm in Ontario you need to call. The firm offers first rate representation and goes the extra mile for every client. As an attorney in another jurisdiction, I can tell you that I would trust them with my own clients and they are my go-to referral. There is no higher compliment.
Aliza is a closer !After spending ten painful years with three different lawyers, Aliza was able to reach an agreement in seven months.A week prior to my pre trail , my previous lawyer bailed on me due to mental stress .Aliza was heaven sent !My case was very complicated, my ex was self employed and understated her income, she was going after spousal support. I was married for 16 years with two young children, one with ADHD , she was also seeking child support and the access schedule was also an issue.There were pensions involved and other serious issues .I found Aliza to be highly organized and responsive. She knows how to get things done in an efficient manner . I would not hesitate to recommend Aliza to anyone who is dealing with a separation.Ryan R
Response from the owner: Thank you, Ryan, for your heartfelt review and for sharing your positive experience with Aliza. We are delighted to hear that Aliza was able to make such a significant and positive impact on your case.It's not uncommon for legal matters to be challenging and emotionally draining, and it's wonderful to hear that Aliza's expertise and dedication brought resolution to your situation in a relatively short period of time. Her ability to navigate a complicated case involving understated income, spousal support, child support, and access schedules, along with pension issues, is truly commendable.We are proud to have Aliza as part of our team, and your kind words serve as a testament to her outstanding organizational skills, responsiveness, and efficiency in handling complex family law matters.Your recommendation of Aliza to others facing similar challenges is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to assisting more clients with the same level of care and professionalism that you experienced. If you ever need our services in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for your trust and feedback.
Ms. Primero-Pimentel is a very dedicated lawyer. She spent countless hours researching case law to help me with my case. I truly appreciated her effort in trying to resolve my case in the most cost effective manner. Her care and concern for my case was above and beyond what I expected. Ms. Pedro is professional, efficient and polite. I would highly recommend them to anyone requiring family law lawyer.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Paul Mineiro. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Margie Primero-Pimentel.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Associate Lawyer, Margie Primero-Pimentel:I am an associate family law lawyer, collaborative family law practitioner and an Accredited Family Mediator at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.As a family law lawyer, I assist clients who are going through the breakdown of their relationship through the process of out-of-court negotiations or through the family law court system. I provide advice and guidance to clients that is focused on my clients and their children’s interests and needs.After practicing as a family law litigator for over thirteen years, I felt compelled to focus my practice on providing clients with alternative dispute resolution options. I witnessed, first-hand, the financial and emotional cost of litigation on families, especially children. As such, I obtained my training to become a certified collaborative family law practitioner as well as certification and accreditation for family mediation. I am passionate about facilitating fair and reasonable settlements for my clients both as a collaborative family law practitioner and as a mediator.Although my primary approach is to encourage, facilitate and assist my clients with reaching fair and reasonable settlements, I realize that there are a minority of cases that require the intervention of the Court. I have assisted and represented clients in court before the Superior Court of Justice, the Unified Family Court and Ontario Court of Justice throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Vaughan/Newmarket, Mississauga/Brampton, Milton, Oshawa, Hamilton, Collingwood and Barrie. I strive to advocate for my clients and to assist them in presenting their case in the most effective and persuasive manner. Throughout the process of litigation, I advise and assist my clients in determining the cost of the litigation versus the end result they will likely achieve.I believe that, as a family law lawyer, I have a unique opportunity to provide emotionally-intelligent advice to clients that will assist them in moving forward with their lives in a better position. I view each file in a holistic manner, striving to provide my clients with the advice and assistance they need to make the most appropriate and informed decisions for themselves and their children.My goal, in any case, is to assist my clients in reaching a fair and reasonable resolution to the issues arising from the breakdown of their relationship while minimizing the financial and emotional damage that are the inevitable consequences of separation.Upon being called to the Ontario Bar in 2002, I worked as a paralegal at a civil litigation firm in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, for five years, where I assisted lawyers with mass tort cases. I returned to my hometown of Toronto, Ontario, after the birth of my first child. Prior to joining Russell Alexander, I was an associate at family law firms in downtown Toronto, North York, Vaughan as well as a principal lawyer of my own firm. I have over 18 years’ experience in providing clients with practical and compassionate legal advice and assistance and over 13 years in family law as a litigator, negotiator and mediator.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much for the 5-star review, G Davies. We really appreciate it.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (647) 492-1481.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
Russell was good lawyer to work with for our closing. Responds to email within a couple of hours. Offers additional legal counsel and advice when things are not typical. His fees are very affordable and not outlandish. I highly recommend him as a lawyer.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your review.
Golan and Christine,Golan was phenomenal to work with. As this was my first experience with the world of law, he was very understanding and was willing to take the time to make sure I felt confident in my comprehension of the everything along the way. I always felt Golan deeply cared about my well-being and quality of life; many times his advice ventured beyond the legal realm and into areas of my mental, physical, and emotional health. At a time where my divorce wasn’t the only major life circumstance on the table, I knew without a doubt that I could trust Golan to make sure this area of life was going to be taken care of. Golan could give just enough space for my emotions while being able to extract valuable information around ways to strategize; he even made mention to some of my own advice around dealing with my spouse being pertinent to the outcome landing in our favour. I felt included in the the process and in control of as much as I could be. His professionalism in court was impeccable (in fact, so professional that my former spouse fired his own lawyer and leveled up after witnessing Golan’s standards and behaviour in court.), and during every appearance he was always able to gain the court’s favour. He was always available to connect, and his commitment to me and consistent pressure towards the other side, resulted in a swift and satisfy outcome. There’s no question in my mind that Golan puts everything he has into caring for all aspects of his client’s experience, and I’m grateful for having had him represent and support me through what was the most challenging time in my life.Christine offers outstanding support as a law clerk. She’s always easy to connect with via phone or email, and as she’s often doing the majority of communication, it’s common to speak with her in less-than-optimal moments in the day. Christine was always considerate of my time, but also my overall life circumstances. She was sensitive and present every time I connected with her, even when she was calling for a simple question, I could always tell she was focused on caring for me in whatever way that looked like. Whether it was delivering news that’s challenging to hear, or confirming precise information, I always felt like a priority and that she was fully dedicated to all of my best interests. She heard all of the stories of my marriage and its fallout, and has an immense capacity for holding space and listening while also maintaining her professionalism and focus on her job. Even though she was asking personal questions in order to build a case, she’s so good at what she does that there were times I felt better just talking to her. Part of her job is to take your whole relationship and put it into point form notes, and not only does she do that accuracy and empathy, I was left with the bonus of feeling heard and validated. Christine is just all around a wonderful person, I’m so happy to have had her support throughout that time.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Miss Leigh. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Golan and Christine.
Sonia Camilli was a pleasure to work with, she has vast knowledge of the law and a deep understanding on how to treat clients. She is extremely professional and I highly recommend her work ethic.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Najib P. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Sonia Camilli.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Sonia Camilli:I recently joined Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as a family law clerk. I have over 6 years of experience in family law ranging from in-depth case research, preparing, serving and filing legal court documents. I have also had the opportunity to be involved in Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, and Family Law Trials.I have always had a passion for law, specifically family law. I understand that there are enough stresses in life to have to deal with and adding domestic issues will only add to one’s stress. This is why I make sure to develop relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable knowing that their file is in good care.After obtaining my Honours B.A in Criminology at the University of Toronto, my passion for law motivated me to complete an LL.B from the University of Leicester in the U.K. While living in the U.K., I made a point to travel Europe and introduce myself to different people, cultures, and foods. These experiences have molded me into the positive, hard-working and motivated person I am today.When not at work, you can find me pursuing some of my other passions such as Interior Design, learning about History or Archaeology, or in the kitchen cooking and baking yummy desserts for my children.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
Sonia was a great hepl!
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Dante. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Sonia Camilli.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Sonia Camilli:I recently joined Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as a family law clerk. I have over 6 years of experience in family law ranging from in-depth case research, preparing, serving and filing legal court documents. I have also had the opportunity to be involved in Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, and Family Law Trials.I have always had a passion for law, specifically family law. I understand that there are enough stresses in life to have to deal with and adding domestic issues will only add to one’s stress. This is why I make sure to develop relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable knowing that their file is in good care.After obtaining my Honours B.A in Criminology at the University of Toronto, my passion for law motivated me to complete an LL.B from the University of Leicester in the U.K. While living in the U.K., I made a point to travel Europe and introduce myself to different people, cultures, and foods. These experiences have molded me into the positive, hard-working and motivated person I am today.When not at work, you can find me pursuing some of my other passions such as Interior Design, learning about History or Archaeology, or in the kitchen cooking and baking yummy desserts for my children.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
thank you Sonia!!!!!
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Julian P. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Sonia Camilli.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Sonia Camilli:I recently joined Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as a family law clerk. I have over 6 years of experience in family law ranging from in-depth case research, preparing, serving and filing legal court documents. I have also had the opportunity to be involved in Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, and Family Law Trials.I have always had a passion for law, specifically family law. I understand that there are enough stresses in life to have to deal with and adding domestic issues will only add to one’s stress. This is why I make sure to develop relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable knowing that their file is in good care.After obtaining my Honours B.A in Criminology at the University of Toronto, my passion for law motivated me to complete an LL.B from the University of Leicester in the U.K. While living in the U.K., I made a point to travel Europe and introduce myself to different people, cultures, and foods. These experiences have molded me into the positive, hard-working and motivated person I am today.When not at work, you can find me pursuing some of my other passions such as Interior Design, learning about History or Archaeology, or in the kitchen cooking and baking yummy desserts for my children.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
I want to give a big 5 star to my aunt Sonia for being the best!
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Christian Lucas. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Sonia Camilli.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Sonia Camilli:I recently joined Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as a family law clerk. I have over 6 years of experience in family law ranging from in-depth case research, preparing, serving and filing legal court documents. I have also had the opportunity to be involved in Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, and Family Law Trials.I have always had a passion for law, specifically family law. I understand that there are enough stresses in life to have to deal with and adding domestic issues will only add to one’s stress. This is why I make sure to develop relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable knowing that their file is in good care.After obtaining my Honours B.A in Criminology at the University of Toronto, my passion for law motivated me to complete an LL.B from the University of Leicester in the U.K. While living in the U.K., I made a point to travel Europe and introduce myself to different people, cultures, and foods. These experiences have molded me into the positive, hard-working and motivated person I am today.When not at work, you can find me pursuing some of my other passions such as Interior Design, learning about History or Archaeology, or in the kitchen cooking and baking yummy desserts for my children.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
A big shout out to Sonia for her exemplary service!!!
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, paul c. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Sonia Camilli.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Sonia Camilli:I recently joined Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as a family law clerk. I have over 6 years of experience in family law ranging from in-depth case research, preparing, serving and filing legal court documents. I have also had the opportunity to be involved in Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, and Family Law Trials.I have always had a passion for law, specifically family law. I understand that there are enough stresses in life to have to deal with and adding domestic issues will only add to one’s stress. This is why I make sure to develop relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable knowing that their file is in good care.After obtaining my Honours B.A in Criminology at the University of Toronto, my passion for law motivated me to complete an LL.B from the University of Leicester in the U.K. While living in the U.K., I made a point to travel Europe and introduce myself to different people, cultures, and foods. These experiences have molded me into the positive, hard-working and motivated person I am today.When not at work, you can find me pursuing some of my other passions such as Interior Design, learning about History or Archaeology, or in the kitchen cooking and baking yummy desserts for my children.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
It was a great pleasure to deal with Pamela: she was very patient, personable and direct from the start.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Rudy Rampin. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Pamela Favotto.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Pamela Favotto:I joined the Russell Alexander team as a family law clerk in October 2021. I am entirely self-taught in the law clerk profession – after moving to Canada from Italy at the age of 19, I graduated at Seneca College with a Tourism & Travel Diploma and then accepted a position as junior family law clerk in March 2017.Since I started working as a family law clerk, I immediately fell in love with the job: I found family law to be a very fascinating and important branch of law and my background in social sciences was helpful in dealing with clients and their sensitive matters in a tactful and empathetic way. I enjoy working closely with clients, listening and addressing their questions and insecurities, helping them to understand court procedures and documents and always being mindful of the often very difficult and delicate situations they are experiencing.Since 2017, I have worked exclusively in family law; at first for two sole solicitors and then at a mid-sized firm in downtown Toronto. At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, I assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, financial statements, briefs, motion materials and finalizing divorces.Originally from a small town in the north of Italy near Venice, I moved to Toronto in 2012 and lived there for 9 years. Recently, I have moved back to Italy in the city of Padua to be closer to my family. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading and travelling with my husband.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
I can't say enough of Pamela's qualities: dedicated, emphatic and mature beyond her years. Although English is Pamela's second language, her wide reading of literary works speaks to a fine intelligence; she is a person of depth and delight.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Nìcolas Brusamolin. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Pamela Favotto.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Pamela Favotto:I joined the Russell Alexander team as a family law clerk in October 2021. I am entirely self-taught in the law clerk profession – after moving to Canada from Italy at the age of 19, I graduated at Seneca College with a Tourism & Travel Diploma and then accepted a position as junior family law clerk in March 2017.Since I started working as a family law clerk, I immediately fell in love with the job: I found family law to be a very fascinating and important branch of law and my background in social sciences was helpful in dealing with clients and their sensitive matters in a tactful and empathetic way. I enjoy working closely with clients, listening and addressing their questions and insecurities, helping them to understand court procedures and documents and always being mindful of the often very difficult and delicate situations they are experiencing.Since 2017, I have worked exclusively in family law; at first for two sole solicitors and then at a mid-sized firm in downtown Toronto. At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, I assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, financial statements, briefs, motion materials and finalizing divorces.Originally from a small town in the north of Italy near Venice, I moved to Toronto in 2012 and lived there for 9 years. Recently, I have moved back to Italy in the city of Padua to be closer to my family. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading and travelling with my husband.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
Everyone told me divirce was a hard process, but Pamela Favotto with Her knowledge and caring was able to calm me while filing formularies. Her Care meant more than words could express.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much, Martha Carreteros. We really appreciate your nice compliments about Pamela Favotto.One of the best things about being a divorce lawyer is that we get to help good people who are going through a separation or divorce, negotiation custody and access arrangements or addressing child support and spousal support claims. We know there are many divorce lawyers in Lindsay. And we can’t tell you how happy we are that you provided us with such valuable feedback.Here is some more information from our Law Clerk, Pamela Favotto:I joined the Russell Alexander team as a family law clerk in October 2021. I am entirely self-taught in the law clerk profession – after moving to Canada from Italy at the age of 19, I graduated at Seneca College with a Tourism & Travel Diploma and then accepted a position as junior family law clerk in March 2017.Since I started working as a family law clerk, I immediately fell in love with the job: I found family law to be a very fascinating and important branch of law and my background in social sciences was helpful in dealing with clients and their sensitive matters in a tactful and empathetic way. I enjoy working closely with clients, listening and addressing their questions and insecurities, helping them to understand court procedures and documents and always being mindful of the often very difficult and delicate situations they are experiencing.Since 2017, I have worked exclusively in family law; at first for two sole solicitors and then at a mid-sized firm in downtown Toronto. At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, I assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, financial statements, briefs, motion materials and finalizing divorces.Originally from a small town in the north of Italy near Venice, I moved to Toronto in 2012 and lived there for 9 years. Recently, I have moved back to Italy in the city of Padua to be closer to my family. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading and travelling with my husband.If you would like to have a consultation with one of our team members please give us a call: (705) 702-4694.Canada’s National Newspaper the Globe & Mail has listed Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2022.
