Atty. Celeste Poltak

Atty. Celeste Poltak

Celeste Poltak focuses extensively on class proceedings litigation and is a partner in our class actions department. She regularly appears before a variety of courts throughout the province including the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Profile Summary

About Celeste Poltak at a glance

Celeste Poltak is a class action attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Koskie Minsky LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Celeste Poltak focuses extensively on class proceedings litigation and is a partner in our class actions department
  • She regularly appears before a variety of courts throughout the province including the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada
  • She has developed a particular expertise in class proceedings, having worked on some of the most notable Canadian cases, including a variety of common issues trials, and is well published in the area.Celeste is often asked to lecture on the topic of class proceedings at Osgoode Hall Law School, the Advocates’ Society, the OBA and the University of Toronto
  • She is also a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and past Chair of the Student Committee
  • Celeste also sits on the Class Actions Committee of the Advocates’ Society and is a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Institute’s Class Action Journal.Celeste has been recognized by Lexpert as a leading practitioner in class proceedings, named a Future Litigation Star by Benchmark Canada and has received a Chambers ranking in Class Proceedings

Practice Areas Explained

Celeste Poltak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Celeste Poltak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Celeste Poltak's law office located?
Celeste Poltak's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Koskie Minsky LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Celeste Poltak handle?
Celeste Poltak focuses on class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
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What awards or recognition has Celeste Poltak received?
Celeste Poltak's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026

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