John has been representing clients in
Family Law & Civil Litigation cases
for over 34 years as trial and appellate counsel.
Services
Expertise in Family Law
General Litigation Expertise
General Litigation Expertise
Family law issues can be both emotionally charged and complex.
We are here to provide the legal services
you need in a cost-effective and
professional manner.
John’s practice in Kingston involves:
- Divorce/annulment
- Property division/equalization
- High-Conflict Parenting Cases
- Cohabitation/Marriage/ Separation Agreements
- Spousal and child support
- Child Protection
General Litigation Expertise
General Litigation Expertise
General Litigation Expertise
Our general litigation practise includes:
- Wrongfully Dismissed
- Human Rights Complaints
- Plaintiff Personal Injury and Occupiers’ Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Debt Collection
- Mortgage Remedies: Power of Sale, Foreclosure
- Claims against municipalities
- Estate Litigation, Will Challenges, Dependent Relief
- Environmental Claims
- Property Disputes
Client-Focused Approach
General Litigation Expertise
Client-Focused Approach
Whether assisting with custody,
support, separation, or other disputes,
John and his clerk Ashley
bring empathy, precision,
and unwavering dedication
to each client.
About
John F. Black
Ashley Deslauriers
Ashley Deslauriers
John practised with a respected Muskoka Law firm before coming to Kingston in 2000.
He represents clients at all levels of
Ontario courts from the Provincial Court to
the Court of Appeal
His practice area is mainly family law: (separation agreements, divorce, property
and equalization, parenting disputes,
child protection), and disputes in
John practised with a respected Muskoka Law firm before coming to Kingston in 2000.
He represents clients at all levels of
Ontario courts from the Provincial Court to
the Court of Appeal
His practice area is mainly family law: (separation agreements, divorce, property
and equalization, parenting disputes,
child protection), and disputes involving
breach of contract/negligence, personal injury, employment and estates
Memberships:
Law Society of Ontario,
Frontenac Law Association,
Advocates Society,
Royal Canadian Military Institute,
Kingston Flying Club
Education:
BA (Hons) (Classics) Queen's University 1985
LL.B Windsor University 1989
(London International Law Programme
and internship with Sir John Laws,
Barrister Inner Temple 1988)
Ashley Deslauriers
Ashley Deslauriers
Ashley Deslauriers
Ashley is John's Legal Clerk with a passion
for family law, finding fulfillment in
helping clients through some of life's
most complex and emotionally
challenging circumstances.
Whether assisting with custody, support, separation, or other disputes,
Ashley brings empathy, precision,
and unwavering dedication to the
management of each file.
Ashley is John's Legal Clerk with a passion
for family law, finding fulfillment in
helping clients through some of life's
most complex and emotionally
challenging circumstances.
Whether assisting with custody, support, separation, or other disputes,
Ashley brings empathy, precision,
and unwavering dedication to the
management of each file.
With a thorough understanding
of procedural and court filing requirements,
Ashley plays a vital role.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys
spending time with her husband Phil,
their three energetic sons,
and beloved dogs.