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Our Team

Our Team

We set out to assist our clients to clearly understand their options and the most effective resolution method available to them to meet their unique situation. We promote the least intrusive, non-confrontational approach to  resolving our clients’ affairs as amicably, economically and efficiently as possible in all areas of our practice. We recognize that family comes first.

LAWYERS

Our team member Gerald S. Yemensky, B.A., LL.B, Family Counsel, Mediator, Arbitrator

Lawyer

Gerald Yemensky
Retired

Gerald Yemensky was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1986. Since that time, he has maintained a private practice in Ottawa in conjunction with the law firm Campbell Clark Yemensky. Gerald focuses primarily on family law arbitration, mediation and collaborative family law, and is past President of Collaborative Practice Ottawa.

Gerald is retired and no longer practicing law. Please contact Gerald's former assistant, Leah Hills, at lhills@ccylaw.ca for any inquiries.

Our team member J. Alison Campbell, B.A., Hon., LL.B, Family Counsel

Lawyer

J. Alison Campbell

 

 

Alison Campbell began practicing law in Ottawa when she was called to the bar in 1998. Alison practices family law and has considerable experience in addressing custody, access, support and property issues. She has experience in litigation, mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination, and various forms of alternative dispute resolution. 

Alison’s family law assistant, Brigitte Priddle, can be reached at bpriddle@ccylaw.ca. Alison's real estate assistant, Leah Hills, can be reached at lhills@ccylaw.ca

 

 

Our team member Karla Policelli, B.A., LL.B, LL.L., Family Counsel, Mediator

Lawyer

Karla Policelli

Karla Policelli was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. Karla focuses her practice on family law and has a great deal of experience dealing with matters such as child custody, access, child support, spousal support and property related issues. She has experience negotiating settlements, drafting domestic contracts, litigating, and with various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Karla’s family law assistant, Marisa Potvin, can be reached at mpotvin@ccylaw.ca. Karla’s real estate assistant, Leah Hills, can be reached at lhills@ccylaw.ca .

Our team member Danielle Waechter, B.A.H., M.A., J.D., Family Counsel

Lawyer

Danielle Waechter

Danielle was called to the Ontario Bar in 2016. Danielle has focused her practice in Family Law; however, she also has experience practicing in Civil Litigation and Wills and Estates. Danielle is dedicated to providing a personalized, common sense approach to each of her Family Law clients.

Danielle’s family law assistant, Marisa Potvin, can be reached at mpotvin@ccylaw.ca.

Family Law

Lawyer

Shreshtha Garg

Shreshtha is a dually qualified internationally trained lawyer, licensed to practice law in both Ontario and India. Shreshtha was called to the Bar in India in 2018, and after immigrating to Canada, she obtained her Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation in 2021 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2023.

Her approach to solving family law is both empathetic and collaborative. She understands the complexities of modern-day parenting and the financial challenges that accompany separation. Her goal is to work with her clients to create solutions, ensuring their voices are heard throughout the process.

Shreshtha’s family law assistant, Brigitte Priddle, can be reached at bpriddle@ccylaw.ca.

Our team member Aniqa Kassam, B.A., J.D.

Lawyer

Aniqa Kassam

Aniqa was called to the Ontario Bar in 2024. Aniqa practices family law and has experience with a variety of cases involving parenting disputes, support claims, and property issues.

Aniqa’s assistant, Leah Hills, can be reached at lhills@ccylaw.ca.

Family Law

Lawyer

Michael Moran

Bio Coming Soon.

Michael’s family law assistant, Brigitte Priddle, can be reached at bpriddle@ccylaw.ca.

Pam Kovacs

613-727-9698 ext. 231
pkovacs@ccylaw.ca
Wills, Estates, Corporate and Accounts.

Leah Hills

613-727-9698 ext. 232
lhills@ccylaw.ca
Real Estate & Administrative Assistant.

Brigitte Priddle

613-727-9698 ext. 227
bpriddle@ccylaw.ca
Law Clerk and Family Law Legal Assistant to J. Alison Campbell and Sima Hakimi.

Marisa Potvin

613-727-9698 ext. 233
mpotvin@ccylaw.ca
Family Law Legal Assistant to Karla Policelli and Danielle Waechter.