Claire McDowell
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.Lawyer at Gelman & Associates
- Called to the bar
- 2019
Family LawFamily LawAbout Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell is a family lawyer with Gelman & Associates. Since being called to the bar in 2019, Claire has kept the practice focused squarely on family law.
Criminology was Claire's undergraduate subject at the University of Ottawa, with psychology as a minor. Law school followed at Lakehead University, and it was there that Claire sat on the committee working to create the school's Indigenous Law and Justice Institute, serving as its Indigenous student representative.
Claire is Métis. In 2015 Claire joined the Métis Nation of Ontario Canoe Expedition, a four month journey by canoe from Ottawa all the way to Kenora. Outside the office, you're likely to find Claire at the piano, playing guitar or singing, or spending time in nature with family.
Practice areas
Our guide: How to Hire a Family Lawyer in Toronto
Our guide: How to Get a Divorce in Ontario
Education & credentials
- BA in Criminology (minor in Psychology), University of Ottawa
- Law degree, Lakehead University
- Called to the Bar (2019)
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