Amanda Elizabeth Gaw

Amanda's philosophy is that family is the anchor that grounds us when the waters get rough. Amanda has specifically chosen a team with family based values that support her ideals and more importantly, assist her clientele to resolve their family issues with kindness, concern and legal expertise. We're here to help you write your next chapter...

Amanda was raised in St. Clair Township. From the time she was young, it was Amanda’s goal to practise law “at home”. Home is “down river” and in Lambton County where her parents, siblings and the majority of her life long friends still reside. Following her undergraduate degree, she was employed as an Officer at Canada Customs. On her days off, she was blessed with the opportunity to work part time as a Law Clerk for another local family lawyer who has mentored and supported her in her journey. Amanda attended Law School after six years of working full time, to pursue her dream of obtaining a legal education to help families who are transitioning from one home to two.

After practising law for a few years, she realized that the “old school” aggressive litigator approach, did not match her values and desire to help families restructure co-operatively post-separation. Amanda’s primary focus revolves around providing reliable advice, settling the issues as quickly as possible and while encouraging her clients and their family members - and in particular, children - to build resiliency and coping skills.

The idea of “broken homes” and divorce being rare needs to be redefined. It does not mean irreparable emotional damage for you and your children - if you are willing to work hard and accept advice. Remember this may be your first or even second separation, Amanda has had the honour and privilege of being involved in over four thousand family law files since she began working in this area of law in 1996.