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Leanne Kuchynski

Associate - Estate Litigation

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Phone: 519.660.7757
Fax: 519.660.7758

Leanne is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group, primarily practicing in all areas of estate and capacity litigation.

Education

Western University, B.A. (Hons)

Western University, M.A.

University of Windsor, J.D.

Called to the Bar in 2017
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Leanne is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group, who primarily practices in the areas of estate and capacity litigation. Leanne has significant experience in estate and capacity matters and routinely advises and represents clients in disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of Wills, disputes regarding the validity of power of attorney documents, claims seeking assistance from the Court regarding the proper administration of an estate, claims against trustees and attorneys for actions taken in the course of carrying out their duties and responsibilities, dependency support claims, guardianship applications for adults and minors, as well as passing of accounts applications (estate accounting). Leanne has further acted as an agent for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Leanne was named on the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadalist, which recognizes Canadian lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Leanne obtained her J.D. at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, in 2016. She summered and completed her articles at Siskinds, and was called to the bar in 2017. Prior to law school, Leanne obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from Western University. She further obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology, also from Western University, where she was a Teaching and Research Assistant. Leanne successfully defended her Master’s Thesis, which examined human trafficking policy in Canada.

Leanne is a former competitive highland dancer, who competed across Canada, the United States, and Scotland. In her spare time, Leanne enjoys walking her dog, watching documentaries, and travelling.

An extensive article that outlines our team in more detail is currently running in local business magazines. Click to view.

Client Testimonials

A pleasure to work with
I highly recommend Leanne Kuchynski at Siskinds Law Firm in London, Ontario for matters related to wills and estates. Leanne has been a pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end of the process. She advised us on how to proceed and kept in close touch even though we do not live in the area. Thanks to Leanne we obtained a fair settlement. She is a credit to the legal profession. - P.P.

Brilliant Strategic Thinking & Outstanding Work Ethic 
I am sincerely grateful to Leanne Kuchynski for representing my wife and I in what we considered to be an unprecedented situation. Leanne's compassion, practical advice, openness to feedback, brilliant strategic thinking and outstanding work ethic led to the most optimal outcome while maintaining a superior human experience. Despite the harsh realities of the situation, I felt extremely comfortable that our best interest was Leanne's utmost priority and was confident in her demonstrated ability. She was professional and exceptionally thorough, yet remained remarkably caring.

I used to have a somewhat cautious disposition towards lawyers based on past experiences; however, Leanne completely restored my faith in the profession and earned my unquestionable loyalty for all future legal needs. - S.M.

Kind, Compassionate, & Understanding
Thank you so much for all your help! You, Jenny and your team at Siskinds have been kind, compassionate and understanding but most of all professional. I just wanted you to know how grateful I am to have had you in my corner. Thank you so much! - K.L.

Memberships and Associations

Middlesex Law Association, Member

Awards and Recognition

Leanne Kuchynski has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada: Ones to Watch 2024.

Publications and Speaking

Speaker at the Ontario Bar Association’s Program on Representing Children in Civil Matters, November 2023, Panel on Professionalism and Ethical Issues.

Speaker at the Middlesex Law Association’s Straight from the Bench Conference, May 2019, “The Power of Equity”, Case Commentary on Moore v Sweet, 2018 SCC 52.

Leanne is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group, who primarily practices in the areas of estate and capacity litigation. Leanne has significant experience in estate and capacity matters and routinely advises and represents clients in disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of Wills, disputes regarding the validity of power of attorney documents, claims seeking assistance from the Court regarding the proper administration of an estate, claims against trustees and attorneys for actions taken in the course of carrying out their duties and responsibilities, dependency support claims, guardianship applications for adults and minors, as well as passing of accounts applications (estate accounting). Leanne has further acted as an agent for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Leanne was named on the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadalist, which recognizes Canadian lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Leanne obtained her J.D. at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, in 2016. She summered and completed her articles at Siskinds, and was called to the bar in 2017. Prior to law school, Leanne obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from Western University. She further obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology, also from Western University, where she was a Teaching and Research Assistant. Leanne successfully defended her Master’s Thesis, which examined human trafficking policy in Canada.

Leanne is a former competitive highland dancer, who competed across Canada, the United States, and Scotland. In her spare time, Leanne enjoys walking her dog, watching documentaries, and travelling.

An extensive article that outlines our team in more detail is currently running in local business magazines. Click to view.

A pleasure to work with
I highly recommend Leanne Kuchynski at Siskinds Law Firm in London, Ontario for matters related to wills and estates. Leanne has been a pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end of the process. She advised us on how to proceed and kept in close touch even though we do not live in the area. Thanks to Leanne we obtained a fair settlement. She is a credit to the legal profession. - P.P.

Brilliant Strategic Thinking & Outstanding Work Ethic 
I am sincerely grateful to Leanne Kuchynski for representing my wife and I in what we considered to be an unprecedented situation. Leanne's compassion, practical advice, openness to feedback, brilliant strategic thinking and outstanding work ethic led to the most optimal outcome while maintaining a superior human experience. Despite the harsh realities of the situation, I felt extremely comfortable that our best interest was Leanne's utmost priority and was confident in her demonstrated ability. She was professional and exceptionally thorough, yet remained remarkably caring.

I used to have a somewhat cautious disposition towards lawyers based on past experiences; however, Leanne completely restored my faith in the profession and earned my unquestionable loyalty for all future legal needs. - S.M.

Kind, Compassionate, & Understanding
Thank you so much for all your help! You, Jenny and your team at Siskinds have been kind, compassionate and understanding but most of all professional. I just wanted you to know how grateful I am to have had you in my corner. Thank you so much! - K.L.

Middlesex Law Association, Member

Leanne Kuchynski has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada: Ones to Watch 2024.

Speaker at the Ontario Bar Association’s Program on Representing Children in Civil Matters, November 2023, Panel on Professionalism and Ethical Issues.

Speaker at the Middlesex Law Association’s Straight from the Bench Conference, May 2019, “The Power of Equity”, Case Commentary on Moore v Sweet, 2018 SCC 52.

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