Ruth is an Associate Lawyer with Hummingbird Lawyers Family Law group.
After completing her Juris Doctorate and being called to the bar in California in 2006, she spent over ten years running a small family law practice in San Francisco. Following her move to Toronto, she continued to practice in the area of divorce and family law with the ongoing goal of resolving clients’ issues as efficiently as possible with minimal stress to clients and their children. Ruth advocates for her clients in negotiations, alternative dispute resolution and court. She prides herself in approaching each matter methodically and strategically and tailors each matter to the individual client’s needs.
Ruth represents clients in all areas of matrimonial law, from amicable negotiations to high conflict litigation. She regularly appears before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.
Education
Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D. 2006)
Brandeis University (B.A. 2003)
Bar Admissions
Member, Ontario Bar (2019)
Member, State Bar of California (2006)
Professional Associations / Distinctions
Member, Law Society Of Ontario
Member, State Bar of California
Practice Areas
Recent Publications / Quotes
- Disputes Over Minutes Of Settlement And Other Agreements
- Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce In Ontario
- Domestic Violence and Family Law
- Divorce: What You Need To Know
- Collaborative Family Law, Why It Can Work?
- A How-To Guide to Completing a Family Law Financial Statement
- A Step-by-Step Guide of How to Deal with Court over Zoom
- Separated Parents: Start Negotiating Holiday Schedules Now!
Contact
Email: ruth@hummingbirdlaw.com
Phone: 905.731.1911 x241
