Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2012)
Education
  • Juris Doctor, University of Windsor Faculty of Law (2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts Western University (2008)
Affiliations
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates' Society
  • Ontario Bar Association

Jonah Waxman is a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Before joining WeirFoulds LLP, Jonah practised at a reputable law firm serving clients throughout Peel, Southern Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area. During this time, he was responsible for carriage over a variety of diverse litigation matters, including but not limited to guardianship and estate disputes, oppression claims, aborted real estate transactions, and solicitor-client assessments.

Jonah has appeared on contentious motions and applications before the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Divisional Court of Justice and Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He has also conducted multi-week trials before both judges and juries, as well as before various administrative tribunals.

Because of his litigation experience, Jonah has conducted mock trial demonstrations before the legal community, and presided over advocacy seminars arranged by the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

Outside of the courtroom, Jonah regularly volunteers for various student initiatives, including as a supervisor and judge for the University of Toronto’s Upper Year Moot, as an instructor for the LPP Trial Advocacy Program, and as an examining counsel for the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Capstone program.

Experience
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates (2025)
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section (2023-2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee (2023 – 2025)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates (2025)
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section (2023-2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee (2023 – 2025)
Community Involvement
  • Upper Year Moot Supervisor and Judge, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
  • Volunteer Instructor, Toronto Metropolitan University Law Practice Program
  • Volunteer Lawyer, University of Toronto Mississauga Capstone Program

Jonah Waxman is a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Before joining WeirFoulds LLP, Jonah practised at a reputable law firm serving clients throughout Peel, Southern Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area. During this time, he was responsible for carriage over a variety of diverse litigation matters, including but not limited to guardianship and estate disputes, oppression claims, aborted real estate transactions, and solicitor-client assessments.

Jonah has appeared on contentious motions and applications before the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Divisional Court of Justice and Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He has also conducted multi-week trials before both judges and juries, as well as before various administrative tribunals.

Because of his litigation experience, Jonah has conducted mock trial demonstrations before the legal community, and presided over advocacy seminars arranged by the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

Outside of the courtroom, Jonah regularly volunteers for various student initiatives, including as a supervisor and judge for the University of Toronto’s Upper Year Moot, as an instructor for the LPP Trial Advocacy Program, and as an examining counsel for the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Capstone program.

Experience
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates (2025)
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section (2023-2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee (2023 – 2025)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates (2025)
  • CPD Liaison, Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section (2023-2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee (2023 – 2025)
Community Involvement
  • Upper Year Moot Supervisor and Judge, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
  • Volunteer Instructor, Toronto Metropolitan University Law Practice Program
  • Volunteer Lawyer, University of Toronto Mississauga Capstone Program
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2012)
Education
  • Juris Doctor, University of Windsor Faculty of Law (2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts Western University (2008)
Affiliations
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates' Society
  • Ontario Bar Association
Upcoming Event
Nov 6 2024

Representing Elderly Clients in Litigation – Ontario Bar Association

Partner Jonah Waxman will serve as Program Chair during Representing Elderly Clients in Litigation, a program that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association Elder Law Section on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Given Canada’s aging population and lengthening life expectancy, litigators like are increasingly likely to find themselves representing older clients.

Speaking Engagements
  • Speaker, “Estate Freezes for Beginners (Litigation Issues)”, Issues in Family and Estates Law, Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, Online, November 12, 2024
  • Chair, Representing Elderly Clients in Litigation, Ontario Bar Association, Online, November 6, 2024
  • Speaker, “Module 5 – Fiduciary Litigation (Part II)”, The Osgoode Certificate In Estate Litigation, Osgoode Professional Development, Toronto, ON, October 25, 2024
  • Speaker, “Evidence in Estate and POA Litigation”, Litigation Skills Part 1: Advocacy for Estate Litigators, Ontario Bar Association Trusts & Estates Law Program, Toronto, ON, April 4, 2024
  • Speaker, “Party and Party Costs: Maximizing the Recovery and Minimizing the Blowback”, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Webinar, December 8, 2022
  • Speaker, “Regional Round-Up: Key Updates for Civil Proceedings Across Ontario”, Ontario Bar Association, Webinar, June 2, 2022
  • Speaker, “Regional Round-Up: Key Updates for Civil Proceedings Across Ontario”, Ontario Bar Association, Webinar, June 1, 2022
  • Speaker, “Adapting Your Oral Advocacy Skills to Succeed in this New Era of Remote Proceedings”, Canadian Bar Association, Webinar, April 6, 2021
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