People Profile




Russell I. Alexander

In 1993, Russ graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts. Russ then obtained a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Russ was called to the Bar by the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1998 and commenced his practice in Lindsay, Ontario as an associate in the firm Siegel, Alexander. Russ opened his own office in 2000. His professional memberships include: Advocates Society, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Canadian Bar Association, Criminal Lawyers Association, Law Society of Upper Canada, Ontario Bar Association, Victoria Haliburton Law Association and the Durham Law Association. Russ enjoys litigation and helping clients solve their problems. When he is not practicing law Russ enjoys spending his time with his family skiing, snowboarding, playing hockey on the backyard rink, golfing and boating.

For a consultation with Russ please call 866-647-6335 for an appointment. <To Top>



 

Wendy A. Lloyd

In 2000, Wendy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Ottawa where she majored in Law and Sociology. Wendy completed the combined J.D-LL.B. program with the University of Ottawa and Michigan State University, and obtained both a LL.B and a Juris Doctorate in 2005. Wendy was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2006. Prior to joining Russell Alexander as an Associate, Wendy practiced family law with a firm in Mississauga, Ontario. Wendy was a member of the International Dance Team from 1992 to 2004. Wendy also has a working knowledge of the French language. Wendy has traveled extensively, including: Hong Kong, Mexico, Cuba, Bahamas, Jamaica, Antigua, England, the Dominican Republic and the Philippines. In her spare time she likes to read, ski, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Wendy enjoys working with clients and has a client focused approach to the practice of law. To schedule an initial consultation with Wendy, please call 905.655.6335.<To Top>




 

Gabrielle

Gabrielle assists clients with every aspect of the family law as a legal assistant. She is excellent in preparing court pleadings and financial statements and has a first-rate working knowledge of the new Family Law Rules and court filing procedures. Gabrielle also has experience in all aspects of litigation support and enjoys a professional working relationship with our clients. Gabrielle has an Honours Degree in English Literature as well as a Diploma in Legal Administration. She is highly active in a historical re-enactment organization which focuses on the Middle Ages. <To Top>


Melissa

Melissa handles all our banking and accounting needs and is Russ' primary legal assistant for litigation in our Lindsay office. Melissa has a Diploma in Legal Administration. She has an excellent rapport with our clients and is always keen to assist in any inquires that they might have. Melissa enjoys traveling the world. Countries she has visited include: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Thailand and Laos. <To Top>



Christine

Christine works closely with clients in all areas of family law at our Brooklin office. She joined the firm after several years as a law clerk with Toronto-based intellectual property firms. Christine graduated from Seneca College and is an Associate member of The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. Christine likes to travel and has visited several countries in the South Pacific, Caribbean and Central America.

Christine has a caring attitude and is always keen to assist our clients. <To Top>


Dorothy

Dorothy is a law clerk who works at our Lindsay office. She handles most of the book keeping and ban king requirements of the firm. She works closely with our staff and lawyers and keeps detailed records and reports of the time spent by our office working on clients' files. Dorothy also works closely with our suppliers and service providers. <To Top>

Rita

Rita is a law clerk with our firm and has immense experience in matters involving Real Estate, Wills, Estates Administration and Civil Litigation. Clients enjoy Rita's attentiveness and caring approach. She is friendly and always helpful. <To Top>

Marilyn

Marilyn helps clients manage their trust balances with the firm and may notify clients if they have aging receivables with the firm. Clients enjoy Marilyn's frank, straight forward and candid approach. If clients have any questions about outstanding account balances they may contact Marilyn directly at 905.655.6335. <To Top>

Accounting

Our firm's bookkeeping and accounting services are provided by our Chartered Accountants, BDO Dunwoody LLP. <To Top>