John Omoruan

Family Law Specialist with 4+ years of experience in family law, estate planning, and commercial agreements. Skilled in advocacy, mediation, negotiation, and case management with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Barrister & Solicitor at Law Office of John Omoruan Professional Corporation (2021-06 – Present)

• Advises and represents clients in family law matters in divorce proceedings and child custody disputes, child support, and spousal support.
• Drafts division of family property agreements, separation agreements, case conference documentation and settlement agreements.
• Drafts wills, powers of attorneys, probate documents, affidavits, motions to change or vary orders, family law petitions and agreements.
• Conducts legal research to strengthen family law cases strategies.
• Facilitates mediations, negotiation, and securing favourable settlements in family disputes.
• Streamlines practice management using Clio, Ulaw, and Divorcemate.
• Drafts correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and court as needed.
• Assists in organizing exhibits, evidence, and witness lists.
• Manages case files and maintain organized records, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Advises clients on real estate and estate planning matters, including drafting of wills and power of attorneys, and probate application where required.

Student-at-Law at Chinna Law Office (2019-09 – 2020-07)

• Performed client intake duty and verified identity as required.
• Answered phone calls and took messages.
• Communicated with clients, lawyers, lenders, and insurers on clients' files.
• Responsible for creating new file matters and effectively used Unity, Clio, and PC Law software.
• Successfully handled real estate, family, business, and immigration files.
• Completed client reports and lender reports on completed file matters.

Legal Practice Training at Ryerson University Law Practice Program (2017-08 – 2018-07)

• Prepared statements of claim and defence for civil and family matters.
• Completed court civil litigation matters for both plaintiffs and Defendants.
• Drafted wills, powers of attorney, share purchase, business, and real estate agreements.
• Delivered mediation briefs supporting favorable settlements in civil and family matters.

Barrister-at-Law Degree – Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education

Certificate of Qualification – Federation of Law Societies of Canada

LL.B (Hons) in Law – University of Lincoln

Negotiation Course Certificate in Negotiation – University of Windsor Law

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources – Seneca College

Advanced Diploma & Master's Degree in Industrial Education & Training – University of Manchester