Herschel Fogelman

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Herschel Fogelman, founder and principal of Fogelman Law, is a highly respected family law advocate, mediator, arbitrator, and educator.

Herschel has been a Best Lawyer in Canada for Family Law since this ranking began, and is now recognized in the new category of Family Mediation. Herschel is Lexpert-listed, and has also been recognized for legal excellence by international legal research agency Chambers and Partners.

In addition to his sought-after advocacy, mediation, and arbitration services, Herschel pioneered Customized Case Management™, which enables clients and counsel to choose and direct a process and timetable that’s right for their needs.

Herschel’s perspective and experience has been refined over thousands of family law cases, first at a mid-sized Toronto firm, and then at Fogelman Law.

Herschel’s career-long focus on family law has yielded many firsts, including an early pursuit of mediation as an effective and efficient alternative to a day in court.

Herschel is one of Ontario’s most sought-after and respected family law mediators and arbitrators, and is called on to mediate and arbitrate the most challenging family law matters.

He is known for developing creative yet practical solutions to family law problems, and is in frequent demand as a lecturer and educator on effective mediation and arbitration for family law problems.

Having successfully mediated thousands of family law cases, Herschel knows how to foster an environment where resolution is possible.

As an advocate, Herschel appreciates that where a negotiated settlement isn’t possible, litigation may be inevitable, and he is an experienced litigator before all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal.