"You cut through the confusion and I was the biggest beneficiary of that."

Dear Gene:

I have been enjoying a much improved lifestyle since you worked your magic and led me through an entangled set of circumstances. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing, Gene. I don’t know if I have thanked you enough for restoring mine, or can.

I had engaged 3 other lawyers in the 12 years of conflict prior to my finding you. And at first I mistook your careful approach as slowness. But as the process unfolded and in retrospect, there is not a thing that I would change in the way you analyzed the data, explained the options, recommended the strategies . . . .  and executed! You cut through the confusion and I was the biggest beneficiary of that. But the Applicant, opposing counsel and even the Court were strongly influenced by your patience and clarity. You know your Family Law. You knew where to go, how to get there, and did it.

I wanted fairness and for the insanity to end. You achieved both for me - and all of us, kids included, are better off for that.

Praise is a bit embarrassing for you. Interferes with your humility, I suspect.  But you should know how great it was to have your strength, your sense of perspective, your knowledge and skill, and your empathy on my side during that very trying period of my life. I am fan. You may have anyone call me for both a review of your abilities as I experienced them and a considered, unqualified recommendation. Thank you again, Gene.

Kind regards,

Colin

Toronto, Ont.      Nov. 14-07

"I found the initial meeting (and all thereafter) in your home, after hours, stress-free, and your detailed approach put me at ease. I found you to be very knowledgeable and thorough."

Dear Gene:

I wanted to thank you for your assistance with my legal difficulties. I was attached to a large Bay Street law firm. I found access, and communication with that firm to be very difficult and formal, with most of the interaction occurring between the law clerk. I felt I was not getting fair representation or a satisfactory solution to the problem. 

That all changed when I was referred to your website. I found the initial meeting (and all thereafter) in your home, after hours, stress-free, and your detailed approach put me at ease. I found you to be very knowledgeable and thorough. It was obvious you possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience. You stressed that you wanted what was best for the children, while at the same time gaining a fair and equitable solution to the conflict. Any questions or concerns were quickly answered either via emails or in person.

During mediation, you were extremely well prepared and your calm approach went a long way to gaining an amicable solution to my family issues.

I would give you the highest recommendation and have referred at least one colleague to you and would not hesitate to refer others who have significant family legal difficulties.

I owe an extreme depth of gratitude for your professional and courteous manner throughout the course of the process.

Thank you

Dave

Toronto On Feb 2008      

"Mr. Colman's courteous and direct advocacy for me in court helped me not only to gain more access but solved other areas of conflict and, I believe, prevented many future legal conflicts."

Until I sought the legal counsel of Mr. Colman, I was unable to gain the amount of access to my child that I wanted, but after retaining Mr. Colman I quickly had the results I needed. Now I see my child more than ever. To achieve these results, Mr. Colman and his assistants thoroughly organized my past files and put together a new binder that made my legal efforts so much less confusing and difficult. A clear summation of the past and a plan for the future were created. The clarity of my case binder and Mr. Colman's assessment of my situation helped me to articulate my own concerns to the judge when called upon in court. Mr. Colman's courteous and direct advocacy for me in court helped me not only to gain more access but solved other areas of conflict and, I believe, prevented many future legal conflicts. Every thing I wished I could have said was effectively expressed by Mr. Colman in court, with positive results for my child and I. Thank you, Mr. Colman, for being on my side.

Chris    Nov. 13-07

Pickering, Ont.

"Your tactical advice and creative action plan generated

a most positive outcome...

...your empathy and courtesy was commendable."

Dear Gene:

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the excellent legal service that you have provided me throughout the past 13 months.  From initial contact until the conclusion of our case you were consistently available to answer my questions and provide comprehensive counsel.

I was particularly appreciative of your ability to expediently analyze my case and explain related family law concepts succinctly.  Your candor and professionalism have enabled me to fully appreciate the rights that my family and I have under the law.  The manner with which you dealt with the opposing party and counsel was always considerate and timely.  Based upon your correspondence there was no mistaking our position.  Your tactical advice and creative action plan generated a most positive outcome.

The past 13 months have been a difficult time for my family – your empathy and courtesy was commendable.  You are without doubt the most capable, most effective family law lawyer that we have had occasion to work with.  Once again I thank you for the outstanding legal service you have provided us. 

Sincerely,

Rob      Nov. 12-07

Brighton, Ont.

"My case was taken by Mr. Colman in a creative and skilled manner ensuring that the other party was forced to respond, and accept that there was a case to be answered. The strategy designed by Mr. Colman was successful..."

Mr. Gene Colman was my legal counsel between November 2001 and August 2002 in a paternity case.  

Prior to engaging Mr. Colman I did several internet searches to identify possible firms in Toronto that could take my case.  

I decided to engage Mr. Colman based on the information provided in his website that described his non-standard approach in many cases taken up by him. An additional factor that strongly persuaded me to engage Mr. Colman was the number of papers on family law written by him. I believed that this would ensure both a more knowledgeable and flexible approach.  

The facts in my case were more complex than usual.  My case was taken by Mr. Colman in a creative and skilled manner ensuring that the other party was forced to respond, and accept that there was a case to be answered. The strategy designed by Mr. Colman was successful as paternity was conclusively established.

Mr. Colman has a great ability to explain complex concepts in terms that are understood by the client. This was invaluable for the expeditious and timely provision of information required from me to more cost effectively progress my case from distance.

I never met Mr. Colman. This was however of no consequence in the case. My interaction with Mr. Colman was through e-mail messages and teleconferences. Mr. Colman managed to establish a mutually respectful, yet friendly, client-counsel professional interaction.

Based on the success with my case, I recommend Mr. Colman for family cases, particularly those more complex cases that require investigative work, to ensure a successful outcome.

H.B.    Nov. 11-07

New South Wales, Australia

"I found Gene to be very accessible and meticulous in his preparation."

"His unflappable approach to opposing counsel in the face of cantankerous behavior is an example of what I always thought a lawyer should be."

"GCC navigates what I believe is one of the most labyrinthine branch of law ... with the inspiring ease that comes with experience."

"He was able to keep my case grounded by a candid impassionate examination of the opposing side and developing strategy to deal with it."

I am sure everyone going through a divorce experiences one of the most challenging and troubling times of their lives.

The challenge ratchets up dramatically when it is contentious and prolonged but it is made infinitely more challenging when there are young children to be protected and you are at the other end of middle age and your source of livelihood is compromised.

In my case the situation was compounded by unreal level of income attribution and a lawyer who was ill prepared and an opposing counsel with a full bag of tricks. It would be fair to consider the situation irrecoverable.

This was the situation I found myself after a year in court and two years after separation. It was not enough to terminate my then counsel’s service I had to find one with reputation and ability to deal with the complexity and still preserve my sense of fairness, integrity and the place of children in my value and culture. 

I found Gene C. Colman (GCC) through an intense internet search and have never had to regret the choice.

• I found Gene to be very accessible and meticulous in his preparation. In my case it included spending prolonged periods organizing and reviewing my financial documents physically in my office. This type of approach creates an unusual knowledge of the case.

• The fact that his office is located in his home creates an atmosphere that removes the tension of formality. You know you have his full attention.

• His unflappable approach to opposing counsel in the face of cantankerous behavior is an example of what I always thought a lawyer should be. This helped me to preserve some trust in the system even when I had reason to despair of fairness.

• GCC navigates what I believe is one of the most labyrinthine branch of law (that in my opinion allows uncommon latitude for poor practice), with the inspiring ease that comes with experience. It was most reassuring to experience his search for ideas and opinion from associates when he believed it could help.

• He was able to keep my case grounded by a candid impassionate examination of the opposing side and developing strategy to deal with it. It is very easy not to understand how a stranger to ones affairs can be unable to see what ones considers straightforward.

I highly recommend Gene without reservation.  

Dr. O.     Nov. 8-07

Cobourg, Ont.

"His high level of professionalism gave me confidence in his skills."

Gene C. Colman won my Court of Appeal for Ontario case (Farrar v. Farrar) with his expertise in complex cases and effective courtroom arguments. Although I had re-settled to another province, Mr. Colman quickly took on my case explaining the issues clearly to me, by telephone and e-mails.

His high level of professionalism gave me confidence in his skills. As he won my case, I did not have to pay for either level of court costs.

(He also set a precedent for future cases.)

Bernice Lever  Nov. 25-07

Bowen Island, BC

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Everything from the documentation prepared, to the constant communication, to the consistent expert advice, was outstanding....  His skill and wit in the court room, is truly remarkable,

especially seen, in cross examination.

To Whom It May Concern,

After four years of battling my former husband, in and out of court, I considered changing lawyers.  Gene Colman was recommended to me by someone who was impressed by him, after attending one of his seminars. 

I spoke with Gene, and had an appointment within a few days.  Right from the start, I was impressed with Gene’s professional manner, legal advice, and his honesty in regards to my case.

By the time the case was heard, I was completely in awe of Gene Colman.  Everything from the documentation prepared, to the constant communication, to the consistent expert advice, was outstanding.  But the true brilliance of Gene Colman, can only fully be seen, in litigation.  His skill and wit in the court room, is truly remarkable, especially seen, in cross examination.

I would highly recommend Gene Colman to any person who needs true and honest legal guidance, and I am a more confident person going forward, knowing that Gene Colman is sitting on my side of the table. 

Yours Truly,

Ann       Nov. 23-07

Erin, Ontario

I was impressed with your knowledge and skills as it pertains to the family courts.

Dear Gene:

I want to thank you for your assistance with my family matters.  Prior to coming to you for your assistance I was with another lawyer, however it became clear to me that my first lawyer was not the right person for my case.

After meeting with you and Jonathan I found that you were very straight forward and honest with your opinions.  These are important qualities in your field, considering the misinformation that people have in family matters.

Throughout my matter you kept me informed of my rights and what the courts are ruling in different situations. You were always accessible during the preparation of my case and prior to court appearances.  Your professionalism goes beyond the norm. Working in the field of law I see a lot of lawyers not prepared for their matters, however not so in your case.

I was impressed with your knowledge and skills as it pertains to the family courts.  You take on your cases with a methodical approach.  This is a valuable quality considering the overwhelming amount of information that is involved in a family matter.  Even when my matter was concluded you were still available for advice.

Gene, again thank you for your assistance in my matter.

Rob         Feb. 12, 2008

Hamilton, Ont.