Eric Shapiro, Barrister & Solicitor

About Eric Shapiro, Barrister & Solicitor

Eric Shapiro, Barrister & Solicitor is a solo family law practice on Yonge Street in midtown Toronto. Shapiro was called to the Ontario bar in 1993 and has practised family law exclusively since then, handling custody, access, child support, spousal support, and property division. Before law school, Shapiro completed an Honours BA in History at York University, then a law degree at the University of British Columbia. Over more than three decades in practice, Shapiro has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, including appeals before the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

The practice also offers mediation and arbitration, giving clients a route through separation and divorce that doesn't always require a trial. Shapiro has also answered readers' questions as the family law source consulted for a Globe and Mail advice column, addressing topics such as child support obligations for unmarried parents and paternity disputes. The office sits in Summerhill Gardens, a converted red brick building on Yonge Street where ground floor offices share the address with condominium residences above.