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About Katherine Cooligan at a glance
Katherine Cooligan is a family law attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Cooligan Yehia LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Ottawa (Canada) (2012). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Cooligan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
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 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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