Noel da Silva
Partner
Noel A. Nolasco da Silva is one of the founding partners of
Simmons, da Silva & Sinton and has been practising law since
1971. He practices primarily Family law. A natural complement
to his practice is the defence of a broad spectrum of criminal
matters arising from Family law disputes where he has successfully
dealt with a variety of cases ranging from assault to fraud.
Noel represents clients in all aspects of Family law including
Collaborative law, contentious custody and child support cases,
division of property, adoption, marriage contracts, separation
agreements, pension and business ownership division and other
related court proceedings. He has successfully litigated Family
law disputes all over Ontario.
Noel has vast experience in different types of matrimonial
and related legal disputes, including complex and contentious
cases in Canada, but also has experience in dealing with matrimonial
assets in foreign jurisdictions. Noel's attention and compassion
reflect an understanding of the real personal impact of the
separation and divorce process on everyone involved, especially
the children.
Noel gets results, even in the most contentious and acrimonious
of cases. He is a pragmatic, strategic thinker who stays current
with the latest Family law developments and who can quickly
demystify the legal process for his clients. His common sense
approach and experience allows him to cut through the complexities
of hotly contested cases and occasional destructive opposing
arguments, to provide leadership and clarity of vision. He is
respected, and enjoys an excellent reputation with the courts,
other lawyers and his clients as one of the leading Family law
lawyers in the Region.
Recognizing that many Family law disputes are resolved before
trial, Noel has built a successful track record in full disclosure
and good faith negotiation and collaborative family law. He
is among a new wave of Family lawyers changing the approach
to separation dispute resolution through a collaborative process
that allows for an equitable, dignified, efficient and cost
effective severance of a couple's matrimonial affairs and assets
out of court. Noel guides clients in making informed decisions
that will lead to their best possible settlement. However, when
necessary, he will act swiftly, decisively, and with significant
force in court.
Noel has spoken on various aspects of Family law at a number
of professional and community venues. He has also taught Family
law at the Bar admission courses for the Law Society of Upper
Canada.
Admissions and Affiliations
• Called to the Ontario Bar (1971)
• Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court
• Law Society of Upper Canada
• Ontario Bar Association - Family Law Section
• Peel Halton Collaborative Lawyers Association
• Collaborative Lawyers Association of Toronto - Director
• Criminal Lawyers Association
• Peel Criminal Lawyers Association
Education
• B.A Honours. Loyola College (University of Montreal)
• LL.B. - Queen's University
Contact Information
Telephone: 905.457.1660
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