Atty. Erin Lepine
Erin is a Partner with Richardson Hall LLP more than 15 years of family law experience. Erin supports and guides her clients on all aspects of a family matter, including separation agreements, parenting agreements, child and spousal support issues, and drafting co-habitation or marriage contracts.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Ottawa, ON
Profile Summary
About Erin Lepine at a Glance
Erin Lepine is a family law attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Richardson Hall LLP. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Ottawa (Canada) (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Erin Lepine in Ottawa
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Erin Lepine
- Erin is a Partner with Richardson Hall LLP more than 15 years of family law experience
- Erin supports and guides her clients on all aspects of a family matter, including separation agreements, parenting agreements, child and spousal support issues, and drafting co-habitation or marriage contracts
- Erin also has extensive courtroom experience and is a strong litigator who confidently represents her clients at all stages of the court process, including Case Conferences, Motions, Examinations, Trials and Appeals
- In addition to her family law practice, Erin has an established Fertility Law practice where she works with various clients seeking to build their families with the assistance of a surrogacy agreement, egg donor agreement, sperm donor agreement or embryo donation
- Erin also works with her clients to resolve questions of legal parentage through the assistance of parentage agreements, declarations of parentage, declarations of non-parentage, and second-parent adoptions
- In her Family Law and Fertility Law practice, Erin works closely with her clients to ensure their interests are well protected
- She takes the time to be sure her clients understand their legal rights and obligations at every step of the process
- Erin graduated from Carleton University with an Honours B.A. in Law and Political Science in 2003 and completed her Law Degree at the University of Ottawa in 2007
- Erin articled as a judicial law clerk with the judges of the North East and North West Regions of the Superior Court of Justice before she was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008
- In 2017, Erin was the recipient of the CCLA Regional Senior Justice Award, which is awarded to a lawyer with less than ten years of practice who has made an outstanding contribution within the profession through their excellence as a professional and outside the profession by making exceptional contributions to the community
- Before joining Richardson Hall LLP, Erin practiced at a large full-service law firm local to the Ottawa area for several years
- Erin enjoys spending time with her family and dog outside the office
- Most nights, she can be found at an arena cheering on her son’s hockey team or at the track supporting her daughter in her track and field endeavors
- Erin also loves to be on the water, whether kayaking with her husband, out for a weekend of canoe camping with her family or enjoying an evening of paddle boarding with her friends
Practice Areas Explained
Erin Lepine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erin Lepine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ottawa.
Family Law in Ottawa
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Erin Lepine is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ottawa
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 Ottawa 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.
Ottawa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ottawa-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.
Looking for additional Ontario attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Ottawa or all attorneys in Ontario.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Erin Lepine
Where is Erin Lepine's law office located?
What practice areas does Erin Lepine handle?
How can I contact Erin Lepine for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Erin Lepine received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ottawa Choose Erin Lepine
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 Erin Lepine's practice in the field of family law.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Erin Lepine's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Ottawa
A Ottawa-based practice means Erin Lepine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Erin Lepine Handles in Ottawa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Erin Lepine has experience with under Ontario law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Erin Lepine directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Erin Lepine Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Ottawa commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Erin Lepine.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Erin Lepine directly.
Erin Lepine's Practice Areas & Specializations
Awards & Professional Honors
Client Reviews & Ratings — Erin Lepine
No reviews yet.