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Mediation · Ontario, Canada

Elissa Helene Gamus

Lawyer · MacDonald & Partners LLP · Toronto

155 University AvenueSuite 1700, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3B7
20 lawyers at this firm

About

With extensive experience as a negotiator and litigator in all areas of Family Law, Elissa brings particular expertise to high-conflict matters involving custody, access, and financial issues. She is recognized for her thoroughness, attention to detail, and practical approach, taking the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances, needs, and goals. Outside of her practice, she is passionate about education and gender equality, and enjoys taking time to relax with friends and family.

Previously on Boards of Directors for Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association and Alternatives

"Huge thank you to both of you for all your amazing help, especially with the timing deadline. I really appreciate it!" “Thanks so much for having my back in court... that was awesome!!!” "I was fortunate enough to have Elissa Gamus represent me in a Family matter and she far exceeded all of my expectations." "Elissa is extremely knowledgeable in Family Law negotiations and how to deal with difficult situations. She was my biggest advocate and wore many hats when dealing with my case. She guided me through many difficult decisions and at times spoke to me one on one as a mother not just a lawyer." "Elissa is hard working, dedicates to her clients, compassionate, understanding and extremely loyal. The end result would have been very different had I not retained Elissa. I am very grateful for her." "Thank you for helping to fuel an important conversation. There are no easy answers, but I think it’s crucial that we as lawyers continue to discuss and work though how to best balance our competing duties to our clients, the administration of justice, the profession and society as a whole."

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