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Jeffrey Behrendt - Big Law Boutique
Jeffrey Behrendt
Barrister & SolicitorJeffrey Behrendt, “Jeff”, is a highly sought after lawyer, with over 20 years of professional experience in family law.
Jeff obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. He also holds an LL.M degree from King’s College London, in the UK. Jeff completed two judicial clerkships. Jeff’s integrated and comprehensive background also includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo. Jeff was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2000.
Jeff’s areas of practice include:
- Family Law
- Separation and Divorce
- Parenting and decision-making authority of children
- Domestic Contracts / Prenuptial Agreements / Co-Habitation Agreements
- Complex financial negotiations and division of property
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Family Dispute Resolution
- Surrogacy and Fertility Law
Jeff has extensive experience at the Superior Court of Justice, for First Appearances, Case Conferences, Motions, Settlement Conferences, Pre-Trial Management Conferences, and Trials, as well as at Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal. Jeff is skilled in Arbitrations.
Jeff recently co-founded BiG Law Boutique where he will promote his passion for law in meeting and exceeding his client’s expectations.
Jeff is an exemplary and seasoned team player, detail-oriented, committed to developing strong and long-lasting relationships with clients. He understands their individual needs and advises them with a focus on their best interests, and the overall betterment of each family’s best interest in a restructured reality.
Alongside his professional career, Jeff has published three books on family law and numerous articles in Law Now Magazine.
Jeff was born and raised in Ottawa. Jeff is a devoted family man, loyal and reliable friend, and remarkable well-respected professional.