Susan Harris Family Law
1 lawyer · Established 2012 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Susan Harris Family Law
Susan Harris Family Law is a solo family law practice in midtown Toronto, opened by Susan Harris in February 2012. Before law school, Harris earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, both from the University of Toronto, then completed an LL.B. at Dalhousie University in 2002 after several years working in business, including time at Davies, Ward and Beck, a Toronto corporate law firm.
Harris articled at Ricketts Harris LLP and spent six years as an associate at Bastedo Stewart Smith, then two years at another small family law firm, before starting the current practice. The firm handles separation, divorce, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements, with an emphasis on resolving disputes outside court through mediation and collaborative family law before turning to litigation when it's necessary. Harris has appeared at every level of court in Ontario, from the Provincial Court up to the Court of Appeal, and holds memberships with the Family Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and Collaborative Practice Toronto.
Practice areas
In the community
- Susan Harris is a regular speaker at the Mandatory Information Program, a public legal education session offered through the Family Branch of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits in a 1969 built office tower at Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West, in the middle of Toronto's Yonge and St. Clair business district. The area mixes corporate offices with restaurants and retail. The building is a few steps from the St. Clair subway station on the Yonge-University line and the 512 St. Clair streetcar, and parking is available for clients driving in.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Susan Harris Family Law handle divorce and separation cases in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm's practice centres on separation and divorce, guiding clients through the legal side of a relationship breakdown.
- Can the firm draft a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement before we move in together or marry?
- Yes. The firm negotiates and prepares both marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements for couples planning ahead.
- Does Susan Harris Family Law use mediation or collaborative law instead of going straight to court?
- Yes. The firm offers mediation, mediation combined with arbitration, and collaborative family law, which uses four way meetings between both parties and their lawyers to try to resolve matters without a trial.
- What if my case does need to go to court?
- Susan Harris has appeared at every level of court in Ontario, including Provincial Court, Superior Court, Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal, so litigation is available when a resolution can't be reached outside court.
- How long has Susan Harris been practicing family law in Toronto?
- Susan Harris opened this practice in February 2012, after earlier work as an associate at other Toronto family law firms and an LL.B. from Dalhousie University in 2002.
- Where is the office and is it easy to reach without a car?
- The office is at 45 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 200, a few steps from the St. Clair subway station on the Yonge-University line and the 512 St. Clair streetcar. Parking is also available.
Where to find them
45 St. Clair Ave. West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M4V 1K9 · 416-963-8988
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