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11/7/23 |
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Awesome! I have never seen a lawyer so dedicated to doing not just a great job but an outstanding one. Thanks Steve - I would hire you again in a heartbeat.
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10/17/23 |
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If I could rate O, I would. Takes retainer, gives it to people who don’t get back. Lies and promises the moon. The only thing which he does well is billing
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"A Q&A with Stephen Durbin, a TL Insider, on being in the know in the city that he loves" - https://torontolife.com/insider/qa-st... |
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7/6/22 |
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Working with Stephen has been an absolute pleasure during a difficult time. He answered all my questions and made sure I was covered when I didn't even know I needed to be. Couldn't recommend more for anyone going through a divorce or separation!
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3/22/22 |
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This lawyer is a money greedy one. Cheated clients by providing misleading legal advice, and encouraged client to make false evidences and forced the couple to fight on court without disclosure a lot of true information. Overall don't recommend to use this lawyer in anyway.
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12/20/21 |
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I feel that Stephen really understood my situation and got involved in my case. Throughout the entire process he offered me excellent consultation and was able to solve my case quickly and professionally. If I ever need legal consultation regarding family matters again, I will make sure to contact Stephen.
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7/7/21 |
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Ruthless. A milking machine. Worked with this firm for aprox 2 months total btw May20-May21. and I've payed around $100K for these 2 months. For reference, $100K is a decent gross individual income for an entire year! The continuous fast depletion of my retainer fees were not only due to the high hourly rate. They were mainly due to the minimum 6 minute increments rule which means even when this firm spends 10 seconds working on my matter even doing admin stuff not necessarily legal advice, they will charge me a 6mn time for that work. 50-60% of my charged retainer fees have been 6mn increments of similar tasks. Mr Durbin himself told me they would charge me as soon as they pick up the pen for me. Besides, Retainer statements don't provide fee breakdown. Only one $$ total at the end. I have no way to cross-check the fees I am being charged. I made this comment to the firm and been ignored. And I didn't even have final orders yet as my matter is still in Court.
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2/2/21 |
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Stephen is my go-to attorney during difficult times. His knowledge, wisdom, and expertise is simply unparalleled. He puts you right at ease and knows exactly how to handle any situation. Thank you for all your help.
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1/19/21 |
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Brutal. Guys been watching to much TV. Comes up with a rate of $1500 for 2020 then hacked it up another 15% in 2021. It’s obvious this guy really does not want to work and just play the senior partner role. That would be great if he had competent lawyers understand him. He might have but I didn’t meet any. Save you money for you spouse you hate. Will be happier then handing to Durbin for. I thing. All show no go.
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SYSTEM: location removed: Oshawa, ON |
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SYSTEM: location removed: Kitchener, ON |
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12/5/19 |
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Stephen is very professional and efficient . I was in a bind needed a last minute lawyer and he helped with the process, took me on as a client. I am very happy with the outcome and know if needed legal representation again would differently use Stephen!
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8/25/19 |
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Stephen Durbin was a great asset to have when it came to navigating my case. As soon as I met him, I felt that he really understood the situation I was in. By supplying me with information regarding the court proceedings and a detailed plan on how to solve my issue, it felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. Consultation was excellent and the whole process was taken care of quick and professionally. If any issues are to arise, I will definitely make sure to contact Stephen again.
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8/14/19 |
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Stephen is a wonderful lawyer who takes the time to explain everything and provide clear and concise advice. It is refreshing to meet a lawyer who genuinely seems to care about your situation and offers to help in a way that doesn’t seem like it will cost an arm and a leg! Definitely top rated.
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7/6/18 |
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bait and switch. Thought I was getting this guy, but ended up with a junior instead. Made a simple matter much more complicated than it should have been. Wife and I had already agreed how we would split things. Now $15,000 later, still "negotiating"
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5/4/18 |
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I just wanted to take a moment on behalf of my family and myself to thank you very much for all the hard work and time you have put into this custody trial. I was very impressed with how you went about things, the time you took to do the research, and most of all how you were able to show A’s the opposing party’s true colors. I truly appreciate the job you have done. I know your closing argument will be very powerful. It is incredible to see the relief we have, since the trial is over
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9/13/17 |
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Stephan had great knowledge and gave me confidence to handle complex case successfully!
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8/31/17 |
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Extremely satisfied with the service I have received from Stephen Durbin. I was really nervous when I found out that my ex was coming after my assets. I found Stephen after going to a few lawyers and he was very knowledgeable and helpful with regards to my situation. This is definitely the guy to go to if you are in a difficult situation with an ex!
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3/14/17 |
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when I realized my ex-husband (living out of the country) breached my contractual agreement after a lengthy marriage,.. I thought what are my chances to collect?. In a state of confusion I went to Stephen Durbin to review the agreement and he gave me confidence's to move forward to fight this legal battle, which he thought was a great chance of succeeding. The agreement was complicated plus my ex-husband's lawyer undesirable, unpleasant, behavior matters and intimidation used to wear me down was at times upsetting. During this legal battle Stephen suggested one of his junior lawyers, which turned out to be wonderful. Stephen was always there to support her and myself when required. At the end we settled thanks to Stephen. My opinion of Stephen is I would highly recommend him.
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3/8/17 |
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Highly recommended! I have found that Stephen is always very reachable and plays an active role in coaching and giving feedback to his clients. I have had nothing but excellent feedback to say about Stephen for he certainly is the creme de la creme of lawyers and gets the job done.
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3/1/17 |
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After interviewing two other divorce lawyers I consider myself very blessed to have met Stephen Durbin. From our first meeting I felt like I was in expert hands and I am so glad that I had his vast knowledge and wisdom to help guide me through this hugely stressful time in my life!
As I had many twists and turns along the way I needed Stephen's sage advice. What I really appreciated is that Stephen was always such a great resource person when I needed his opinion and he always promptly answered my calls or emails. On one occasion we were to meet for an hour however after he had answered all of my questions he excused himself from the meeting and said that "I did not need to have his clock ticking anymore" and that the junior lawyer could take care of the rest of the meeting. I so appreciated this as some lawyers are known to just keep the clock running and rack up some pretty hefty legal bills. Not with Stephen Durbin! With the skill of a doctor in the Emergency Department he "triag
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9/16/16 |
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Very expensive. They did not undertake the review they agreed to. Promised to appear in court and then backed out. I would not recommend this lawyer.
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1/30/16 |
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Went to the Oakville office and found the lawyer to be a little arrogant not seeming to care what we had to say. He also never did contact me regarding a another matter as promised. Wished I had gone to someone else.
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"Lawyers fight ‘archaic’ ban on no-win no-fee arrangements in family court" - http://m.thestar.com/#/article/news/c... |
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4/22/15 |
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I changed lawyers, and when I did Durbin resolved my situation quite quickly. It seemed to be going no where before that !
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4/17/15 |
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Lucky for me I retained Mr. Durbin to handle my separation. Steve took the time to explain the process and was very clear of what to expect. He was always on top and one step ahead of all matters. With Mr. Durbin's Knowledge and integrity he secured a positive outcome. I would definitely retain Mr.Durbin in the future should the need ever arise.
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4/8/15 |
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This lawyer was used by me for a while in my divorce process, and literally messed up things up for me much worse. He was only interested in how much fees he could charge and filed documents not on time, didn't keep me informed of important dates, and most of all made matters worse between my ex husband and myself. Divorce is a horribly horrible experience in itself, and an emotionally trying time for the parties and especially the kids. Because of his approach, all of us, but especially the children continue to suffer now years later. He actually tried to get me to use the 2 children, now 12 and 9, to turn on their father. I would not let him finish the divorce and the lawyer who did, could not believe that I had retained this attorney.
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10/15/14 |
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I was fortunate to work with Stephen, Claire and Melissa for my divorce. In a sea of confusion and intimidation that is Family Law - these three people bring clarity, truth and results. Claire is a passionate and extremely knowledgable legal professional. She is a unique breed and I highly recommend her for any Family Law issue. Stephen and Melissa were excellent at validation and discussing the key issues in the case to find a reasonable resolution. If you have an Family Law matter look no further, this is a unique firm that will help you.
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1/20/14 |
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I was not happy with my lawyer, so after my situation dragging on for a long time, I fired him. I hired the Durbin team, and quite quickly and without going to court it was resolved.
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1/6/14 |
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one of the better lawyers i've had and one of the few to tell it to me straight i would have no reservations in recomending him to anyone that asks it was tough negotiations with my ex-wife and it went down to the wire. we came out with a settlement WITHOUT having a trial. i dont think the outcome would have been the same if it wasn't for Stephen Durbin. Thank You
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12/23/13 |
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It`s a lost of time and money ... Each time I have an appointment with him, I keep explaining everything and he has no idea about my file and situation.
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11/14/13 |
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Went through one horrible lawyer first, screwed things up very badly, and wish I had found Stephen first. Stephen works smart, knows his stuff and was sympathetic to me and my situation as his client. My spouse was insanely unreasonable and antagonistic, highly litigiuous to the point of calling for motions for every detail, and Stephen very professionally smoothed out difficult situations where he could. In the end, I got what I wanted which was to parent my children because of a recommendation from Stephen. Dont shop around - I recommend Stephen if you need a family lawyer who will work for you in your best interests.
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11/6/13 |
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I'm extremely happy with the service Mr Durban and his associates provided. There attention to detail and the way they streamlined my requests and needs were amazing. With custody of my daughter on the line I have all the faith in the world I will get the results we seek. In my opinion this is the best law firm I have used. And have used others at a great expense and with little result. Contacting Mr Durban was the best move I have made in my divorces case..
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8/27/13 |
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My experience with family law is that outcomes are not based on right or morality. Over the past six months I have had my expectations of society and the institutions that have been put in place to protect children completely obliterated. The unfortunate truth is that even when a mother has reason and means to protect her children, in today's society, despite what we might think about putting the needs of children first, it takes thousands of dollars and an effective lawyer like Stephen Durbin to minimize the damage an abusive spouse can inflict on a family. It also takes a certain amount of luck in being signed to a responsive judge in the courtroom. In my humble yet hard-earned opinion, Stephen Durbin earns his good reputation through outstanding, eloquent, and directed communication and argumentation in the court room itself. I will not hesitate to return to Stephen as a client for this reason because he helped to keep my children safe and they are all I care about. Thanksforthesoup
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4/4/13 |
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After two years of frustration unsuccessfully navigating my divorce case, I decided that it was time to change lawyers. Having interviewed numerous highly reputed divorce lawyers, I decided to retain Mr. Durbin. It was the best decision I ever made. Mr. Durbin is a brilliant lawyer. He continues to prove this time after time with his laudable work ethic, meticulousness and conscientiousness. Moreover, Mr. Durbin's conduct is always highly professional, and even more importantly, highly ethical. This is evident in the manner in which he approaches new situations. He always thoroughly reviews and researches all relevant materials, and then clearly communicates to me all possibilities and potential consequences. Thanks to Mr. Durbin's diligence and excellent communication skills, I am able to make informed decisions that I feel comfortable with. I can finally put my worries to rest and concentrate on my other priorities (mainly, my Ph.D. studies), knowing that my case is in good hands.
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3/15/13 |
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I’m so lucky to find Stephen from lawyer’s website after having couple horrible lawyers.
He is upfront and honest and did what he could do for his clients, he is a truly master in the courtroom. Under his direction and guidance, I won the case in the court which forced my greedy ex to stop her endless lawsuits finally.
Steven is not only an great lawyer, but a great friend, he devoted his heart and soul to my case and supported me at any time I needed.
He cares his client sincerely and did his best to save the cost for his clients. I strongly recommend Stephen as a family lawyer, he won’t do anything wrong for you.
Thank you Steven for your guidance and support! Henry
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9/27/12 |
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After having such a terrible lawyer I almost gave up hope. Then I met Stephen. He was professional and inspiring. He made me see my case from a different point of view. There is no reason to consult anyone other than him.
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7/17/12 |
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I don't know what I would have done without Mr. Durbin. Stephen is truly a master in the courtroom. We had a six day custody trial and everyday he amazed my family and I with his knowledge of the law. He was always honest and upfront with me on my chances of success. He devoted his heart and soul into my case and in the end we were successful in gaining joint custody with my home as primary residence and were also awarded a substantial amount of court costs. Stephen is a great person in and outside of the courtroom and is always there when I need him. I highly recommend Stephen Durbin as a lawyer and as a friend. Thank you Stephen.
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5/28/12 |
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It is important that these reviews are not abused, and are used appropriately. Mr. Durbin (we are related) has been my lawyer in a high conflict Divorce that has lasted several years. He is one of 3 Lawyers that I have had. Each lawyer has received slanderous reviews immediately following a motion or Arbitration that are worded almost exactly the same. There are 2 such reviews dated 4/22/11 and 5/3/12 that are no doubt written by my ex-husband (a lawyer) following motions that he lost (and had high costs awarded to me).
I feel it is important that people are aware and careful and think about "who" is writing these reviews. It is fair to say that it was Mr. Durbin's (and my own) success and my ex-husbands losing (and anger as a result) that ignited these 2 bad emails he wrote on this website.
I am writing this in hope that people don't allow angry ex-husbands to sway their choice in a Lawyer. I have had 2/3 GREAT Lawyers and Mr. Durbin did a phenomenal job for me and for my children
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12/16/11 |
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I found Stephan to be a very profound person with an understanding of his clients along with the parameters in which he can work with them. Stephan was upfront and honest and did what he could to save money for me as his client even when it would have been very easy to go another route that might have put mire money in his pocket. His honesty and integrity put him in a class of his own in his field
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9/15/11 |
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Spending lots of money and reeling from the service of divorce papers, I foundered about with other lawyers who were no help. Then I found Stephen. He hauled me out of the pit I was in, after being ill--advised by a succession of lawyers, and gave me me hope and a way forward to the point where he secured a capitulationn from the other side and he suceeded in extricating me from a awful situation. My former wife's lawyer was supposed to be the reigning champion in the area, the name brand for dementedly agrhessive ilawyering, to the detriment of myself, my ex and my children, but Stephen finally brought her her knees after a succession off interim victories, even getting my ex to pay my costs in the process. Highly recommended. It seems he can do no wrong.
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9/14/11 |
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In August 2011 Steven Represented me for a case conference in Hamilton. Stephen was awesome he was calm,cool and collected my ex was unrepresented so you can imagine what we had to go through and still with plenty of patience he kept his ground stuck to the reason we were there and we came out on top (at a case conference). I look forward to Stephen representing me through the rest of my case I believe he will get me the proper child support I'm suppose to receive. With Stephen's knowledge,professionalism and confidence going into the court system I actually don't feel worried going into the next round. Thank you Stephen Durbin for not only looking out for me but for your guidance as well. L Martin
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6/23/11 |
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Words cannot describe how happy i am with the work Steve has done for me. I have not seen my children in 2.5 years as my ex wife alienated the children from me, my previous 2 lawyers didnt do me any favours with any previous agreements we had, in fact the agreements positioned me further and further away from my children. If you are a parent you can relate how difficult it was for me not to see or hear from my children for 2.5 years. When i met Steve he took my large file became very intimate with my situtation and told me directly you will see and have your children within 4 months. As of today (June 2011) i see my children at all their sporting events (4 -5days a week) and this is only the beginning!!His tenacity,his excellent attention to detail and incredible knowledge to the family law has given me the 2 most important things in my life. Steve you are not only an incredible lawyer, but a great friend, i do not know how i can ever re-pay you. My kids and I thank you so much!
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5/22/11 |
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Stephen did some urgent corporate work for my company (license agreements for renewable energy technology) when our corporate counsel was overloaded. He was out of his normal area, but I have still rated him a 5 on Knowledge because he researched the subject so quickly and thoroughly that he actually became MORE knowledgeable on the subject than our in-house guy in just a few days. Awesome! I have never seen a lawyer so dedicated to doing not just a great job but an outstanding one. Thanks Steve - I would hire you again in a heartbeat. Tony H.
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