Bryan R.G. Smith
Partner
Bryan practises in family law, with expertise in complex financial matters, corporate structures, and high-conflict disputes. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator, with training from the Ministry of the Attorney General.
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Awards & Recognitions
Areas of Expertise
Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration & Collaborative
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (1989)
Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall, York University (1987)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of Western Ontario (1984)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (1989)
Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall, York University (1987)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of Western Ontario (1984)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (1989)
Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall, York University (1987)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of Western Ontario (1984)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Recognized as most frequently recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in family law
Recognized as leading practitioner by Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of family/matrimonial law (2019-2020)
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Family Law since 1998
Distinguished lawyer rating, Martindale Hubbell Canada
Selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law & Family Mediation since 2006
Recognized by Benchmark Canada as “Litigation Star” for his leading expertise
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Recognized as most frequently recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in family law
Recognized as leading practitioner by Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of family/matrimonial law (2019-2020)
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Family Law since 1998
Distinguished lawyer rating, Martindale Hubbell Canada
Selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law & Family Mediation since 2006
Recognized by Benchmark Canada as “Litigation Star” for his leading expertise
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Recognized as most frequently recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in family law
Recognized as leading practitioner by Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of family/matrimonial law (2019-2020)
Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Family Law since 1998
Distinguished lawyer rating, Martindale Hubbell Canada
Selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law & Family Mediation since 2006
Recognized by Benchmark Canada as “Litigation Star” for his leading expertise
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, "When Forever Ends: The SSAG Revised User Guide and "Indefinite" Support," Ontario Bar Association's Institute program, Beyond the (New) Basics: Mastering the New Rules, Revised Guidelines, Amended Legislation, and Recent Cases in Family Law, February 2020
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, "When Forever Ends: The SSAG Revised User Guide and "Indefinite" Support," Ontario Bar Association's Institute program, Beyond the (New) Basics: Mastering the New Rules, Revised Guidelines, Amended Legislation, and Recent Cases in Family Law, February 2020
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, "When Forever Ends: The SSAG Revised User Guide and "Indefinite" Support," Ontario Bar Association's Institute program, Beyond the (New) Basics: Mastering the New Rules, Revised Guidelines, Amended Legislation, and Recent Cases in Family Law, February 2020
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Trusted Guidance in Family Law
Bryan's practice is restricted to family law, including negotiation and preparation of complex financial agreements and settlements, and attendance as counsel in courts for conferences, motions, trials, and appeals. Bryan has participated as counsel in many mediations and contested private arbitrations.
Bryan’s practice covers a broad range of family law issues, including custody, access, support and property issues. Bryan has significant experience and sophistication with complicated financial transactions relating to corporations and business structures, as well as income tax, pension issues, and valuation issues.
Bryan has completed the Ministry of the Attorney General training to conduct mediations and arbitrations and is often retained by family law counsel on behalf of their clients to act as a mediator and arbitrator.
Bryan's practice is restricted to family law, including negotiation and preparation of complex financial agreements and settlements, and attendance as counsel in courts for conferences, motions, trials, and appeals. Bryan has participated as counsel in many mediations and contested private arbitrations.
Bryan’s practice covers a broad range of family law issues, including custody, access, support and property issues. Bryan has significant experience and sophistication with complicated financial transactions relating to corporations and business structures, as well as income tax, pension issues, and valuation issues.
Bryan has completed the Ministry of the Attorney General training to conduct mediations and arbitrations and is often retained by family law counsel on behalf of their clients to act as a mediator and arbitrator.
Bryan's practice is restricted to family law, including negotiation and preparation of complex financial agreements and settlements, and attendance as counsel in courts for conferences, motions, trials, and appeals. Bryan has participated as counsel in many mediations and contested private arbitrations.
Bryan’s practice covers a broad range of family law issues, including custody, access, support and property issues. Bryan has significant experience and sophistication with complicated financial transactions relating to corporations and business structures, as well as income tax, pension issues, and valuation issues.
Bryan has completed the Ministry of the Attorney General training to conduct mediations and arbitrations and is often retained by family law counsel on behalf of their clients to act as a mediator and arbitrator.
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.