Although I was not able to settle my case before going to trial, I believe that court should be a last resort to resolve family law disputes. As an advocate my primary objective is to assist clients in resolving their disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. This means providing clients with sound legal advice and encouraging them to use alternative dispute resolution options and settle cases when it is appropriate to do so. However, I also understand that sometimes resolving matters outside of court is not always practical. In those cases, I represent clients through the court process, either as counsel of record or on a limited scope basis.

Volunteering and community involvement have always been important to me. While at Osgoode, I was a mentor for the Disability Collective and for the Mature Students Association. Prior to attending law school, I volunteered in a number of positions with my children’s School Board.

Memorable moments

After being successful at my own family court trial, I was invited to be a guest speaker at a conference for the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators, where I spoke on the experience of being a self-represented litigant.

A message from Aaron

My life experience has led me to where I am today.  As a lawyer practicing family law, it is a dream come true to help others manage one of the most stressful and difficult times in their lives. Having personally been through a separation and family court, I understand what clients going through.I truly enjoy learning about our client’s problems and helping them come up with solutions to help them.  I see myself as a life-long learner and believe every experience offers an opportunity for learning.

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from Osgoode Hall Law School

• Mechanical Engineering Technologist from Centennial College