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 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 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.

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.