Family Law: A La Carte
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Family Law: A La Carte
Family Law: A La Carte is a solo Toronto family law practice run by lawyer Lisa Eisen, who was called to the Ontario bar in 1995. Eisen holds an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School (1993) and a B.A. in psychology from York University (1990). Before setting up the practice, Eisen spent time teaching negotiation and mediation skills, an experience that later shaped how the firm works with clients.
The firm's model is unbundled, or limited scope, family law service. Instead of taking on a full file, Eisen offers to handle specific pieces of a matter, such as drafting a separation or cohabitation agreement, preparing court documents, or reviewing a financial statement, while the client manages the rest. A related option is legal coaching, where Eisen guides a client who is representing themselves rather than taking the file over directly. The site describes the goal as legal help "at a price you can afford," aimed at people who can't or don't want to pay for a traditional full retainer.
Eisen also holds an Associate Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation (2015) and completed a coaching certification through Adler Professional Coaching (2011). Eisen co-authored a chapter on Ontario family law for the European Lawyer Reference, second edition, published in 2013.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the Ontario bar in 1995.
- Earned an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1993 and a B.A. in psychology from York University in 1990.
- Became an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation in 2015, after completing a coaching certification through Adler Professional Coaching in 2011.
- Co-authored a chapter on family law in Ontario for the European Lawyer Reference, second edition, in 2013.
Who handles what
Frequently asked questions
- Does Family Law: A La Carte take on my whole case, or only part of it?
- The firm works on an unbundled, limited scope basis. You choose which pieces of the file Lisa Eisen handles, such as drafting an agreement or preparing a court document, and manage the rest yourself.
- What is legal coaching, and how is it different from hiring a lawyer for my whole file?
- Legal coaching means Eisen guides you so you can manage your own family law matter, rather than taking over the file and representing you directly. You can also combine coaching with limited scope work on specific tasks.
- Can Family Law: A La Carte draft a separation agreement or review my financial statement?
- Yes. The firm's limited scope services include drafting cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements, preparing court documents, and reviewing financial statements.
- How long has Lisa Eisen been practicing family law?
- Eisen was called to the Ontario bar in 1995 and has represented clients at every stage of the family law process, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
- Is unbundled family law service meant for people who can't afford a full retainer?
- The firm describes its model as legal help "at a price you can afford," designed for people who want professional help with specific parts of a family law matter rather than paying for full representation.
- Where is Family Law: A La Carte located and how do I get in touch?
- The practice is based in Toronto and can be reached by phone at 416-546-1199 or by email at info@familylawalacarte.ca.
Where to find them
922 Eglinton Avenue West, PO Box 85504, Toronto, Ontario M5N 0A2 · 416-546-1199
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