Allan Rouben

Frequently asked questions

I want to appeal a court decision in Ontario, can Allan Rouben help?

Yes. The appeals practice has more than 30 years of experience before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Superior Court of Justice, covering family law, commercial, personal injury, and criminal appeals. Ontario generally requires a Notice of Appeal to be filed within 30 days of the decision, so it's worth getting advice quickly.

I think I was wrongfully dismissed from my job, can the firm help?

Yes, employment law is one of the firm's practice areas, including wrongful dismissal, employment contract disputes, and labour matters such as union grievances and duty of fair representation claims before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

I was hurt in a car accident or a slip and fall, does the firm handle personal injury claims?

Yes, personal injury is a listed practice area, including car accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, and workplace injuries, along with the related insurance company disputes and long term disability claims that often follow.

I've been charged with a criminal offence, can Allan Rouben represent me?

Yes. The criminal defence practice has handled a number of difficult cases, particularly sexual assault matters and criminal appeals, including claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

How long has Allan Rouben been practising law?

Rouben was called to the bar in Ontario in 1988, after a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1986 and a B.A. from McGill University in 1982, giving the practice decades of experience across appeals, litigation, and the other areas it handles.

Does the firm offer a free consultation?

Yes, Allan Rouben offers a free initial consultation, which can be booked through the firm's website.