Alison R. Manzer

A strategic and compassionate guide through a complex divorce

I cannot recommend Alison Manzer highly enough. After 19 years of practice, her expertise is immediately evident, but it was her unique blend of sharp strategy and genuine empathy that made all the difference in my case. My situation involved a complex separation with significant business assets and a difficult custody discussion. From our first meeting at Cassels Brock, Alison demonstrated a masterful understanding of both the legal intricacies of asset division in Ontario and the profound personal toll the process takes. She never lost sight of my long-term financial health while also acknowledging the emotional strain, which helped me make clear-headed decisions. Her "results-driven approach" wasn't just a phrase on a profile; it was her method. She prepared meticulously, anticipated opposing counsel's moves, and negotiated from a position of formidable strength, ultimately securing a settlement that protected my interests and my relationship with my children. While the firm's reputation is sterling, it was Alison's personal dedication—her responsiveness, her patience in explaining every option, and her unwavering advocacy—that defined the experience. For anyone in Toronto facing the daunting prospect of separation, Alison R. Manzer is the attorney you want in your corner.