Carlos A. Abarca
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.Principal Lawyer and Notary Public at Abarca Law
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAbout Carlos A. Abarca
Carlos A. Abarca runs Abarca Law in Kitchener as its principal lawyer and is a notary public as well. Earlier in Carlos's career came civil litigation practice at full-service firms in Kitchener and Cambridge. Carlos also writes for the firm on topics that range from refused spousal sponsorships to Ontario's 2026 hiring rules and what happens to a family when there's no will.
Years spent living and working in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and North America shaped a global outlook and a cultural awareness that Carlos brings to working with clients, and Carlos is committed to treating every client as a person rather than a number.
Law came after a first career in public service. Carlos spent ten years working at every level of government in Canada and with the U.S. federal government, then moved into practice. Along the way that's included time at a mid-sized Toronto firm whose clients included several of Canada's major banks, and at a personal injury practice.
Outside work, Carlos loves to travel, catch a movie, try a new restaurant and write, and you'll often find Carlos at Starbucks. Kitchener-Waterloo is home: Carlos was born and raised in the region, feels a deep tie to it and the people who live there, and today sits on COMPASS Kitchener, a committee that advises city council.
Practice areas
Civil litigation for a wide range of clients
At firms in Kitchener and Cambridge, Carlos practised civil litigation for clients as varied as individuals and families, corporations, not-for-profits and municipalities.
Refused spousal sponsorships
Carlos helps clients work through spousal sponsorship refusals and appeals. One of Carlos's articles looks at an Immigration Appeal Division decision that upheld a refused sponsorship because the marriage was a virtual one, performed through the online platform Courtly.
Education & credentials
- J.D., University of Ottawa
- M.A., Toronto Metropolitan University
- B.A. (Hons.), University of Waterloo
- Notary Public
Publications & speaking
Memberships & affiliations
- COMPASS Kitchener: Carlos currently serves on COMPASS Kitchener, an advisory committee to Kitchener's city council.
- Waterloo Region Law Association: Carlos is a member of the Waterloo Region Law Association.
- Ontario Bar Association: Carlos is a member of the Ontario Bar Association.
In the community
- Carlos has volunteered with local programs including the Food Bank and Out of the Cold.
- Carlos has taught classes at the University of Waterloo and with the City of Kitchener.
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