Atty. Lorne H. Wolfson
A senior member of the Family Law bar and a senior partner in our Family Law Group, Lorne’s practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and access, property, support, and domestic contracts. He conducts litigation before every level of court in Ontario, as well as providing mediation and arbitration services.
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Lorne H. Wolfson is a family law and adr attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Torkin Manes LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by The Law Society of Upper Canada, Ontario, Certified as an Arbitrator by the ADR Institute of Ontario, and Ontario (1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A senior member of the Family Law bar and a senior partner in our Family Law Group, Lorne’s practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and access, property, support, and domestic contracts
- He conducts litigation before every level of court in Ontario, as well as providing mediation and arbitration services
- He also acts as counsel to lawyers and accountants addressing family law concerns that arise in business, wills and estates, and personal financial planning
- He has been a partner with Torkin Manes since 1979.Lorne has been accredited as a family mediator by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation
- He is also a Dispute Resolution Officer of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and sits on the Family Law Rules Committee.Lorne is recognized for his mediation and arbitration expertise and has completed the following related specialty training:Harvard Negotiation Institution Mediation Workshop, Law Society of Upper Canada Mediation Course, Mediation and Domestic Violence Training
- Lorne currently holds several teaching positions, including:Instructor, Family Law Section, Can Bar Prep Instructor, Family Law 101 CourseInstructor, Family Law Arbitration CourseInstructor, Basic Family Mediation CourseContinuing Legal Education programmes with the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 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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