The Words of Our Clients

Going through a divorce was the hardest and most emotional time in my life. I had initially hired a family lawyer from a different firm and after a year and a half, it had cost me a fortune and I was nowhere further ahead. There was no attention to detail and nothing was taken seriously. So I contacted Siskinds to have a sit down with Marie Tukara. The receptionist was polite and professional. Within minutes of my consultation meeting with Mrs. Tukara, I knew she was the one I wanted to represent me. She was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and always sympathetic to the situation. She was direct and didn't feed into prolonging the proceedings. She tried everything she could to resolve the issues in a timely manner and always responded to my calls and emails immediately. Mrs. Tukara and her team, Kathy Liounis, Emily and Barbara, were always incredible to deal with. If one was busy, someone else always responded to my inquiries. Throughout the proceedings and any communication with opposing council, she was direct, avoided any unnecessary drama/games and I was always advised and involved. Mrs. Tukara cared and showed empathy, for something that was very difficult for me. I can't thank her and her amazing team enough for helping finalize my divorce. She comes highly recommended! - J.G.

I was referred to Siskinds LLP by another law firm I was using. It was felt that John Morrissey's expertise would be of great benefit to helping us with the legal roadblock we encountered. It seemed that my specific situation warranted someone with expertise in Estate Litigation, Guardianship, Separation Agreements, and even the enforcement of such matters post-mortem. Being referred to Mr. Morrissey was the best advice anyone could have given us. During our first contact with John he guided us with professionalism, compassion and kindness, and truly answered all of our questions. He put our worries at ease and explained a clear path forward. He was responsive to our emails and questions, gave us realistic timelines, and handled all aspects of legal process with sound advice. His professionalism was much appreciated, and we would have to admit, he is also an excellent listener... because let's face it... sometimes these situations arise with emotions in tow. I can say for certain that I will be calling on John Morrissey, and his wonderful partner Reenya Koshaba for any future needs, and recommending him to my close family and friends. - M.G.

I recently retained John Morrissey in what for me was an overwhelming task of proceeding with a Guardianship Application. From our first telephone call, John settled my concerns and shed light on the process with kindness, efficiency and his knowledge on the subject was evident. When I needed to contact either John or Reenya, my questions were addressed promptly and the attention to detail in their work was evident. I was kept informed of the developments during the application process and it provided relief to have this task dealt with in such an impeccable manner. I highly recommend John and his team at Siskinds LLP for Guardianship applications and similar matters. - M.P.

I had the pleasure of working with Anna Szczurko for my case over the last few years. Anna has been friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, supportive, and an amazing advocate. Anna really took the time to get to know me, and my situation, and executed it with professional grace. I really appreciated Anna’s down to earth demeanour as well- I was new to the legal process, and she helped make things less intimidating. I would definitely consult with Anna again, should I require her legal services in the future! - R.L.

This year my family became involved in contentious estate litigation, being sued for dependent support plus a large portion of the estate assets. As the estate trustee I was compelled to defend the estate on behalf of the beneficiaries. As a result I was referred to Siskinds LLP and John Morrissey whose legal expertise is estate litigation. From my first meeting with John until the resolution of the matter, I found him to be responsive and accessible. John and his team responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner, being very able to explain legal processes strategies well to a lay person. John’s legal expertise was complemented by his kindness and empathy. He made a trying and difficult experience better. I would highly recommend John Morrissey and Siskinds LLP to anyone dealing with an estate challenge. – J.B.

I was referred to Paul Morrissey at Siskinds from a friend, who is also a lawyer. Frankly, I was nervous going to such a large law firm but Mr. Morrissey has a calm and informed manner that put me at ease. Paul and his team were always available to me, which was important to me. I knew where we were in the process. Paul walked me through the process of filing a claim against my LTD insurance company. He set my expectations, especially how long this process would take. My file had many complex medical reports and correspondence that were expertly managed by his team. In the end, Paul's advice and counsel eased the anxiety of mediation and I was more than pleased with the outcome. - L.H.