Shulman & Partners LLP
16 lawyers · City of Toronto, City of Ottawa
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Shulman & Partners LLP
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Shulman & Partners LLP is a family law firm based in downtown Toronto, with a second office in Ottawa. Founder and managing partner Ron Shulman earned a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2004 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2005, then started out as a sole practitioner in family law. That solo practice grew over time into today's multi-lawyer firm. Partner Christopher Yu, who was called to the Ontario bar in 2014 after earning degrees from Queen's University, joined the firm as a partner in 2021.
The firm practices exclusively in family law, handling separation agreements, divorce and family court matters, spousal and child support, and dispute resolution. In 2023 it opened a full time office in downtown Ottawa, its first location outside the Greater Toronto Area. Firm lawyers also appear regularly as media commentators on family law topics for outlets including CTV News, CBC News, Global News, BNN Bloomberg, the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail, and one associate lawyer hosts a call in segment on family law called The Family Law Insider on Newstalk1010.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Ron Shulman was called to the Ontario bar in 2005, after earning a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2004, and started out as a sole practitioner in family law before that practice grew into today's firm.
- Christopher Yu was called to the Ontario bar in 2014 after earning degrees from Queen's University, and joined Shulman & Partners as a partner in 2021.
- The firm opened a full time office in downtown Ottawa in 2023, its first location outside the Greater Toronto Area.
In the community
- Since 2005 the firm has made regular financial donations to local causes, and team members have donated food, toys, money and time to organizations including the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Ride for Heart, North York Harvest Food Bank, the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish and Make A Wish Canada.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 16
Allison Klein
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Alyssa Bach
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Christopher Yu
Partner
Family Law
Claudia Macek
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Cyrille Daoud
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Dena Al-hubaishi
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Felicity Sattan
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Jessica Santucci
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Jessica Walton
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Laura Paris
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Morgan Copeman
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Olivia D'Ammizio
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Ron Shulman
Founder and Managing Partner
Family Law
Ruhaina Dhirani
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Sabrina Mangiapane
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
Sofia Ashraf
Associate Lawyer
Family Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2005–2025 · median 6 years in practice 16 of 16 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Windsor (4), University of Ottawa (3), University of Kent Law School (2), Dalhousie University, Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University and 4 more 16 of 16 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Egyptian Arabic, English, French
Who handles what
Offices 2
The neighbourhood
The Toronto office is in the Graphic Arts Building at 73 Richmond Street West, a heritage structure built in 1913 by architect Francis S. Baker and converted into condominium lofts in 2003. It's a short walk from the underground PATH network, in the heart of the city's downtown core.
The Ottawa office sits at the southwest corner of Metcalfe Street and Laurier Avenue West, in a 23 storey office tower in the city's central business district. The firm opened this location in 2023 to extend its in person service beyond the Greater Toronto Area, and its Ottawa team includes a lawyer who practices in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Shulman & Partners handle divorce and custody cases?
- Yes. The firm practices exclusively in family law, handling separation agreements, divorce, spousal support, and child custody and support matters, both in and out of court.
- Where are Shulman & Partners' offices located?
- The firm has offices in downtown Toronto at 73 Richmond Street West and in downtown Ottawa at 150 Metcalfe Street. The Ottawa office opened in 2023 as the firm's first location outside the Greater Toronto Area.
- How much does a family lawyer at Shulman & Partners cost?
- The firm bills hourly, with lawyer rates from $330 to $700 and law clerk rates from $185 to $285. It also offers a flat rate starting from $2,500 plus HST for a simple uncontested divorce, asks clients to deposit an initial retainer, and does not accept legal aid certificates.
- Can I get family law help in French in Ottawa?
- The firm's Ottawa team includes a lawyer who practices in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
- Are Shulman & Partners lawyers active in the media?
- Yes. Firm lawyers regularly comment on family law topics for outlets such as CTV News, CBC News, Global News and BNN Bloomberg, and one associate lawyer hosts a call in radio segment called The Family Law Insider on Newstalk1010.
- How long has the firm been practicing family law?
- Founder Ron Shulman started out as a sole practitioner in family law after being called to the Ontario bar in 2005, and the firm has practiced exclusively in that area ever since.
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