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William Abbott

William Abbott  B.A., LL.B.

Managing Partner

416-507-2631 - Call

wabbott@mpllp.com

William H. Abbott is an experienced Family Lawyer, known for his detailed preparation and representation as a negotiator and litigator.

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    Experienced Family Law Practitioner

    • Called to the Ontario Bar in 1995
    • Graduate of Bishop's University 1988
    • University of Windsor Law School (1993)
    • Known for attention to detail and thorough preparation of materials used in litigation, mediation or arbitration to achieve successful resolution
    • Committed to resolving matters efficiently, fairly and without having to resort to litigation
    • Thorough and persuasive in court, when litigation is required
    • Avid downhill skier, water-skier and traveler
    • Have had approximately 100 reported court decisions
    • Was recently voted by his peers at the bar to the 2021, 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
    • Member of the Nipissing Law Association

    Contributor to Family Law Education

    • Speaker on Family Law at the Canadian Bar Association and other professional organizations
    • Contributing author to books written by MacDonald & Partners LLP on various family law subjects
  • NAMED ONE OF TORONTO'S BEST LAWYERS

    I am honoured to have been named one of Post City & Streets Of Toronto’s Best Lawyers for 2023! 


    Check out the November issue in print and online or see my listing here: https://www.streetsoftoronto.com/top-lawyers

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William's Team

Keisha Dawkins

Law Clerk, ext. 221

kdawkins@mpllp.com

Mackenzie M. Carson

Law Clerk

mcarson@mpllp.com

Margarit Jo, Associate

mjo@mpllp.com

 

Alice Parama, Associate 

aparama@mpllp.com

 

Aria MacEachern, Associate

amaceachern@mpllp.com

2023 Lexpert Ranked Lawyer
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    Testimonials

        “Hi William, Vivian, Mr. Carson and Samantha,
         
        I’m writing to you to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for your support and help during the most challenging years of my life.
         
        Willam and Vivian, your professionalism in the field of law is truly inspiring. I am deeply grateful for your impartiality, integrity, and selfless dedication to my best interests. I now understand why you have been recognized as one of the best lawyers in Toronto. Vivian, I also want to thank you personally for all the emotional support you’ve given me.
         
        Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I feel that a great weight has been lifted off me and my family’s shoulders. Your guidance and support have meant more to me than words can express.”

        “Hi Aaron and Will,
         
        Thank you so much for your email and for keeping me in the loop about the client’s settlement. The client gave me a call last week to share the good news, and I really appreciate the care you have shown him.  He is not just a client, he is a great guy, and I am grateful for how well you have looked after him. I will certainly be sending any future referrals your way.”

        “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to you and to Vivian as this would not have happened without you.”

        "I would like to thank the entire team for working so hard to prepare and present my case with the facts and evidence. The Team may be aware of this but it is amazing to watch you work when you are in front of the Judge. Your knowledge about the Law, namely Family Law, is clearly evident. Will's ability to lead the Court in the right direction, shut down OC when they go off track, especially in their Reply is amazing. His preparedness and ability to back all his statements with facts, case law, and contradicting opposing evidence is something to watch. Please do not take this the wrong way, but I call him a "Rock Star" who does not understand how good his performance is, from someone watching from the outside, including the Judges. Of course this comes from many years of practice, but I believe it is more that that, he truly wants to support and help his clients to the best of his ability. I always say that the truth will always rise to the top and the one who tells the truth will not have to worry about their conscience or the result."

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