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.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON · 28+ Years Experience
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About Aaron Franks at a Glance
Aaron Franks is a family law and adr attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Epstein Cole LLP. They have 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). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Aaron Franks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Aaron Franks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Toronto.
Family Law in Toronto
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Toronto
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Aaron Franks is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Toronto
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 venue, 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.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Toronto Choose Aaron Franks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Aaron Franks's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Aaron Franks brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Aaron Franks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means Aaron Franks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Aaron Franks Handles in Toronto
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