For several years I retained Judy Overgaard as my lawyer for my separation. Run! Do not, I repeat,…read moredo not go anywhere near this lawyer. She refused to stand up for me against the opposing lawyer, who was very aggressive. She allowed this lawyer to walk all over her, and by extension, me. I finally had enough when on at least 2 separate occasions she went behind my back, and did exactly what I told her not to do. She completely refused to follow my instructions, then had her junior lawyer tell me what she was doing. My last invoice was off by over $300, she blamed the accounting glitch in their software. That doesn't make any sense based on the error that was made. She is a complete coward, and hides behind excuses, and her junior lawyer. These are the actions of a partner? I paid her thousands of dollars this year alone, and she was completely incapable of advancing the file.

From the owner: Victor Ages Vallance LLP is a law firm that focuses on civil litigation and family law. Located in…read moreOttawa, our team of 7 lawyers have argued cases in front of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. We promote alternative dispute resolution whenever possible. Contact us for a consultation.

My friend passed away in October 2016. As of June 2024, there is still no proof that this law firm…read moreis doing anything to pay out the beneficiaries. Mr. Merizzi is the lawyer, and he has pawned my off to Leo Dwyer (Estate Clerk) who only talks a big game. They have sent out ZERO proof that they are not stealing the money from the estate. I keep calling and emailing and now Leo Dwyer is pissed off at me for wanting an accounting of the funds and I still have no clue as to why they have not paid out. So, I contacted Mr. McGuinty Sr. and he promised to get back with me at the start of June 2024. As of today June 13, 2024. I have received ZERO Money and ZERO proof that the law firm is not stealing the money from the estate. Today I spoke with a very rude Leo Dwyer (Estate Clerk) and he got me off the phone quickly. 7 1/2 years has now passed by and still have no clue what they are doing. Leaving your estate to those you care about is a nice gesture. Having this Law Firm handle that estate is a risky venture. *UPDATE*. The case has now finished. I found out that the law firm was not stealing from the estate. However it took just over 6 years (December 2022) to settle the case and I feel that it was totally handled wrong. They sat on everything until I started calling in January 2024 demanding an update. There are 3 of us that were in the will. They stopped looking for 1 person. They started looking again at the start of 2024 with me calling several times over the last 6 months. All of a sudden that person was found. Now the funds have been distributed. A lot less than expected. I will stand firm that the case was mishandled this case over the last 7 1/2 years. I still stand by my words that this firm is not the right firm to handle your Will.

I'm very pleased with the professional level of legal services at McGuinty Law. We have had a fair…read morenumber of real estate transactions process through their firm, as well as wills and power-of-attorney documents. Our family has worked mostly with Mr. Costanzo and Mr. McGuinty but the real star of the show (and I'm sure the lawyers will agree) is the office administration manager, Diane. She seems to know everything that's going on in that office at any given time, and she is prepared to help at a moments notice.

Starting with one lawyer their who deals with estate law , stay away . They will never give you a…read morestraight answer and they also over charge. They say they listen, and care ,this is false and they will also just decide to fail to follow through and then just quit but even charge you more. They also unknowingly discriminate against individuals, I am not sure if this is the entire firm but one lawyer specifically cares only for her bank account. It is truly sad in today's society you still have individuals who don't care for their job but are basically sales people trying to take advantage of individuals like myself on limited income recovering from a TBI who also suffers from mental health issues. It was only when she heard this that she quit being by lawyer but also said she would increase my bill. The world is a sad place with individuals like this in it who still try and take advantage of the less fortunate...Look elsewhere for help and maybe people that care...

From the owner: Vice & Hunter LLP is a long-established firm, which means we can assist you with a high degree of…read moreskill and competence with your legal needs. We use a team approach when serving our clients, consulting amongst the lawyers and staff as necessary to serve you efficiently and economically. Our Areas of Practice page provides more details on the types of legal services our firm can provide. Legal matters are often complex and can be stressful, but you can be assured that when you retain Vice & Hunter LLP, we will provide you with excellent legal care, advice and representation through our highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyers and staff. Please view Our Staff pages for detailed biographies on our lawyers and paralegal.

Paul and his team were wonderful! It was great to have a team of people working with us, they keep…read moreus informed and explained in full detail each step we were taking and why. Any feelings of anxiety or stress were put to rest knowing their team was with us every step of the way. We will continue to use there services as we grow as a company!

These lawyers know their stuff and offer reasonable rates. I was very impressed with their…read moreattentiveness and the quality of their legal analysis, which was provided in a timely fashion. I feel like they truly cared about my issues. I highly recommend this firm, especially if you don't want to pay $550+ per hour for a big firm employment lawyer who will delegate most of the work anyways and be tough to get a hold of.

I found Carman Feng competent, efficient, and easy to deal with. He is easy to reach through…read morephone, text, or e-mail and responds reasonably fast. He was flexible to do Zoom meetings on weekends too. Provides solid advice and affordable service. He also gave me the chance to complete necessary steps myself where it made sense to reduce cost, which I appreciate. A professional with integrity. Thank you, Carman, for the valuable help to my family when we needed it. Services received: Advice and filing paperwork for PoA and estate administration, with verbal translation provided in Cantonese as needed. -Vince F., Cornwall/Toronto

From the owner: General litigation lawyer serving Ottawa and surrounding areas in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.read more

After an initial consultation with Raphaelle LaFramboise-Carignan and her assistant Celine, I was…read moreleft with clear steps to resolve my employment matter. In a situation where the employer was attempting to avoid responsibility and refusing to take adequate steps, she listened attentively, asked the right questions, and provided succinct and efficient advice. She is highly recommended for any employment matter you may seek to resolve due to her knowledge, expertise, and overall human decency. Extraordinary experience with a legal professional in employment law.

We hired Elizabeth Bratton from Nelligan Law to represent us in a dispute with Tarion and an…read moreinternational home builder. From the start, we were impressed by Nelligan's collaborative approach--Elizabeth was our main point of contact, and she had access to a knowledgeable team for support in areas like real estate law and research. Elizabeth is brilliant, strategic, and incredibly effective. She represented us in mediation and pre-LAT negotiations, ultimately securing what we felt was a satisfactory outcome. Beyond her legal expertise, her emotional intelligence stood out--she was empathetic, transparent, and always mindful of costs. We also had great experiences with Jake Ruddy and Natalie Lalonde. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Elizabeth again. Highly recommend!

Yasmin Abbadi was the lawyer representing our family court case. We are beyond happy with her work…read more She is extremely knowledgeable, dynamic and professionnal. The level of quality of her work is impressive and she made the process as smoothly as possible. She would be my first pick for any other legal procedures without a doubt. Thank you for your hard work!

This is just a heads up review of one of the associates that works at this firm and the potential…read morerepercussions it may have on your representation if you were to retain this individual's counsel. This comes from a facebook thread of where I repeatedly asked for credentials to prove her licensing and an explanation as to why she was using an alias while replying with her biased opinions over a foreign legal matter. My suggestion would be to flee this counselor with haste if you want a proper representation in the legal system. Claudia Ximena Bordes and her comments on how she views her clients and their creepy nature: "Wow. This is pretty intense. For the record, most of the lawyers I know (family bar, Ottawa) don't use their regular names on Facebook; it would be way too easy for our clients to track us down and start creeping us." The Facebook name that this was under is Jim Bordes. Steer clear of this attorney. She is clearly violating the very Rules of Professional Conduct regarding ethics and should be reviewed by the Law Society of Ottawa. .

Great staff and very comforting environment. Ms. Yousuf's work is qualified, excellent, and…read moreprofessional. I was very satisfied with my services. Hana resolved my case very quickly, and was very responsive in her communication. I would recommend her services!