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Marcela S. Aroca
Partner

Areas of Practice: exclusively, tax litigation and civil litigation

Marcela S. Aroca is a litigator practicing exclusively in tax litigation and civil litigation. Clients ranging from individuals, to small family operations, to large corporations turn to Marcela for help when disputes arise that they cannot solve. Accounting, financial and legal professionals seek Marcela’s assistance for tax opinions, tax litigation, and civil litigation, because she will work seamlessly with their client’s team, and provide cost effective and timely advice, and zealous representation. Individuals and business owners seek Marcela’s assistance to help them develop tax plans to organize their affairs with minimal tax consequences.

Marcela helps her clients manage all aspects of a dispute from the initial conflict right through to trial and appellate advocacy. She believes that the key to providing effective representation is to understand the client’s goals and to work to protect their long-term interests.

Marcela has appeared as an advocate at all trial and appellate Courts in Ontario, has appeared at the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, and has appeared in writing to the Supreme Court of Canada. A leader in her field, Marcela has been repeatedly recognized for her teaching at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, where she has instructed courses on income tax law, advanced tax law, contracts, and civil litigation.

Stephen Yoker
Partner

Areas of Practice: complex civil litigation with a focus on personal injury claims.

Stephen E. Yoker was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1997. He obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1995. Yoker’s practice includes complex civil litigation with a focus on personal injury claims. He appears regularly in the Superior Court of Justice and has argued several matters at the Court of Appeal. Stephen’s practice is devoted to all types of personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, including motor vehicle accident cases, long-term disability benefit disputes, occupier’s liability actions, and accident benefits claims.

Stephen’s practice is devoted to finding innovative and practical solutions to the needs of personal injury clients. When necessary Stephen will apply his 20 years of experience in the courtroom to litigate those cases where a trial is required to achieve the best result for the client.

Areas of Practice

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Occupier’s Liability, Long-Term Disability Disputes, Accident Benefits Disputes.

Education

York University Osgoode Hall Law School LLB, 1995
University of Windsor BA Honours with Major in Sociology, 1992

Professional Associations and Memberships

Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Essex Law Association
Canadian Bar Association
Advocates Society

Eric Florjancic
Associate Lawyer

Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation, Tax Litigation, Estate litigation, Wills and Estates, Property Disputes

Eric Florjancic is a litigation lawyer who has experience with a wide range of diverse and unique matters. He obtained his law degree from the University of Windsor and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2017.

Eric has assisted clients from neighbour disputes to large contractual and complex business transactions. He understands and recognizes that civil disputes are distinctive, and each have their own unique set of challenges. He provides an upfront analysis and realistic expectation on what is necessary to advance his clients’ best interests.

Eric has appeared before various levels of Court including the Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal for Ontario and has acted for clients before tribunals, arbitrations, and mediations. Eric has experience in proceeding in all stages of the litigations, from the issuing of the claim to appeals.

Eric provides assistance and guidance to clients in estate planning, which includes preparing the client’s last will and testament, and power of attorney documents. As part of his estate practice, Eric assists with the probate application, and has advocated for clients regarding estate litigation issues, which include challenging a will, passing of accounts and other uncontested and contested estate matters.

When Eric is not advocating for his clients, he spends time with his family, enjoying nature, experiencing local shops, and indulging in the culturally diverse community in the Windsor-Essex County.

Lisa Grant
Associate Lawyer

Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, and Estate Planning.

Lisa Grant has a wealth of experience in real estate, corporate, commercial, and estate planning law. She has successfully navigated clients through many challenging purchases, refinances, and sales for both residential and commercial properties. Lisa has also assisted clients to navigate complex Tarion Warranty Corporation claims. With respect to helping clients with accomplishing their business goals, Lisa has experience preparing incorporations, shareholder agreements, restructuring corporations, buying and selling businesses and/or shares, and dissolving corporations. Lisa has also assisted many clients with their estate planning with Wills and Powers of Attorney based on their specific needs.

Lisa has a passion for working with her clients to ensure that their legal needs are met. She strives to understand the expectations and objectives of each client. Through effective communication she completes each file with a personalized approach according to the needs of her clients.

Lisa Grant was called to the bar in 2020 after completing a Juris Doctorate at the University of Windsor. Prior to her call to the bar, she worked in law firms for 13 years while also completing her under-graduate degree, an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Windsor.

Outside of the office, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as volunteering.

Krystal Taylor
Associate Lawyer

Areas of Practice: Corporate and Commercial Law, Estate Law, Tax Law, Municipal Law, and Corporate Litigation

Krystal graduated from the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2023. She is a Windsor native and was eager to return home after articling at a large firm in Ottawa. Krystal is excited to provide legal services and support her clients to advance their best interests.

Krystal has a wide array of experiences in both litigation and business law including: corporate and commercial law, estate law, tax law, municipal law, and corporate litigation.

When Krystal is not assisting her clients, she enjoys running, swimming and traveling.

Jacob Burling

Associate Lawyer

Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation, Tax Law, Municipal Law and Administrative Law

Jacob graduated cum laude from the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program in 2022 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2023. He spent a summer term and his articles with the Ontario Crown Attorney’s office where he gained extensive training in litigation in the realm of criminal law and regulatory law. He later continued his experience as a per diem Assistant Crown Attorney where he appeared regularly before the Ontario Court of Justice.

During law school, Jacob worked as a research assistant in the area corporate crime and corporate agency, where he honed his legal research skills. He also worked with the University of Ottawa’s Legal Aid Clinic, Criminal Division, where he assisted clients throughout their legal proceedings. Jacob advocated on behalf of his clients for successful outcomes to their cases.

Jacob also obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, with Distinction, with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of Windsor.

Jacob is excited to advocate for his clients and utilise his background and skillset to achieve positive outcomes for his clients. Jacob’s work focuses on general civil litigation, tax law, municipal law, and administrative law. He is a member of the Essex Law Association and Lifesaving Society of Ontario.

Outside of his work at the firm, Jacob enjoys an active lifestyle and loves to run, climb, and travel.

Nicole Sharma

Associate Lawyer

Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation

Nicole is a passionate litigator with a wide array of experience in Civil Litigation (including Estate and Commercial Litigation), Insurance Defense, and Personal Injury. Prior to joining Legal Focus, Nicole articled as in-house Litigation Counsel with a prominent Canadian insurance company, where she successfully litigated numerous personal injury matters, accident benefits, and other matters across Ontario.

Nicole graduated from the University of Birmingham Law School (UK) and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2023. Prior to law school, Nicole graduated from King’s University College at Western University with an Honours Specialization in Political Science and a Major in Dimensions of Leadership and Organizational Change. Additionally, Nicole holds a certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Fanshawe College. During law school, Nicole was a passionate community advocate and actively served as a Pro Bono Legal Volunteer as well as on the Pro Bono Publicity and Fundraising Committee.

Originally from London, Ontario, Nicole has proudly called Windsor home since 2020. When Nicole is not advocating for her clients, she enjoys running, traveling, and listening to live music.

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