Atty. Aaron Franks
Experienced in all aspects of family law, Aaron’s clients trust him to recognize the unique complexities of their case and to provide practical solutions that work best for them not only now – but into the future. With extensive legal knowledge and a strategic mindset, he is equally effective at reaching creative, amicable resolutions through negotiation or mediation as he is advocating for his clients in court.
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About Aaron Franks at a glance
Aaron Franks is an attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practforg at Epstein Cole LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Experienced in all aspects of family law, Aaron’s clients trust him to recognize the unique complexities of their case and to provide practical solutions that work best for them not only now – but into the future
- With extensive legal knowledge and a strategic mindset, he is equally effective at reaching creative, amicable resolutions through negotiation or mediation as he is advocating for his clients in court
- As a partner at Epstein Cole, Aaron’s practice encompasses all areas of family law and the defence of solicitor's negligence claims
- His background in business and finance allow him to skillfully address issues related to property and cross-border issues within the family law context
- Aaron's practice ranges from complex financial issues to national and international child abduction
- Aaron has acted as counsel at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Supreme Court of Canada
- He is regularly retained as a mediator and arbitrator in private disputes and has been appointed as a Dispute Resolution Officer for the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto
- He is an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School where he teaches family law and was also an instructor with the Family Law Section of the Bar Admission Course
- He regularly participates in speaking engagements on various family law topics across the country
- He has been on the Editorial Board of the Reports of Family Law since 2005, and he is the Co-Author of "Franks & Zalev – This Week in Family Law", a weekly family law newsletter published in FamilySource by WestlawNext Canada
- Aaron puts his clients’ minds at ease with his calm demeanour, thorough approach, and wit when appropriate
- You can expect Aaron to take full ownership of your case, caring not only about the outcome but about you
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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