Dubin Legal Advocacy
1 lawyer · Established 2005 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
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Dubin Legal Advocacy is a Toronto family law firm that has operated from an office on Yonge Street since 2005, when the firm bearing Lori Dubin's name first opened its doors. The practice centres on separation and divorce, domestic agreements, child and spousal support, parenting arrangements and property division, and it also takes on criminal defence work, with particular experience in cases where a family law dispute has produced a related criminal charge. Clients can resolve a separation through negotiation, collaborative family law or alternative dispute resolution, or through litigation when a matter needs to go before a judge.
Dubin holds an Honours BA in psychology and mass communication theory from York University and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario bar in 2004, later adding certificates in collaborative family law and in family law skills and practice. Outside the practice, Dubin has taught as an adjunct professor in Ryerson University's Law Practice Program and as a professor at Taipei Cultural University in Taiwan, has appeared as a legal commentator on Court TV Canada, and volunteers as a pro bono resource for self-represented litigants at the Superior Court of Justice and Toronto's Small Claims Court.
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Milestones & recognition
- The firm bearing Lori Dubin's name opened its doors in 2005.
- Dubin earned an Honours BA from York University and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario bar in 2004.
- Dubin holds certificates in collaborative family law and in family law skills and practice, the latter from Osgoode Hall Law School.
- Dubin has taught as an adjunct professor in Ryerson University's Law Practice Program and as a professor at Taipei Cultural University in Taiwan.
- Dubin has appeared as a legal commentator on Court TV Canada.
In the community
- Dubin volunteers as a pro bono resource, assisting self-represented litigants at the Superior Court of Justice throughout Ontario and at Toronto's Small Claims Court.
- Dubin serves as an articling principal for multiple lawyers and as a mentor for paralegal professional diploma candidates in Ontario.
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Woman-owned
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The neighbourhood
The firm's office is on Yonge Street a short walk from both the Bloor-Yonge and Rosedale subway stations, in an area a commercial listing for the building describes as surrounded by the Rosedale, Yorkville and Deer Park neighbourhoods. That same listing describes the block as home to independent retailers, restaurants, fitness studios and hotels rather than a courthouse district, a fitting backdrop for a practice built mainly on negotiated settlements and collaborative agreements rather than daily trial work.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dubin Legal Advocacy handle divorce and parenting arrangements?
- Yes. The firm works on separation and divorce, domestic agreements, child and spousal support, parenting arrangements and property division, and can proceed by negotiation, collaborative family law, alternative dispute resolution or litigation depending on the matter.
- I'm facing a domestic assault charge and it's tangled up with my family law matter, can the firm help?
- This is a focus area for the firm. Dubin combines family and criminal law practice and has experience with domestic-related criminal charges, including allegations such as assault or uttering threats, where the outcome can affect a related family law issue like possession of the home or parenting time.
- What is collaborative family law, and does the firm offer it?
- It's a process where both spouses and their lawyers sign a participation agreement committing to settle the separation without going to court. If the matter ends up in litigation instead, both lawyers withdraw from the file. Dubin Legal Advocacy holds a certificate in collaborative family law and offers this option.
- How much does an initial consultation cost?
- An initial consultation with Lori Dubin costs $350 for about 30 minutes. That fee is credited toward the retainer if the client goes on to retain the firm.
- Where is the office, and can I meet with the firm remotely?
- The office is at 920 Yonge Street, Suite 602, Toronto. The firm offers both in-person appointments and remote consultations by phone or video conference.
- What payment methods does the firm accept?
- The firm accepts trust account deposits for retainers, credit card payments, PayPal, and a text-based payment option. Billing is hourly in 6-minute increments, and some work is delegated to law clerks at a lower rate to help manage costs.
Where to find them
920 Yonge Street, Suite 602, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3C7 · 877-718-0272
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