Reesa Heft

Principal, Family Law Lawyer and Litigator


Reesa was called to the Bar in 1997, after completing her articles at the prominent Toronto Law Firm, Aird & Berlis. A veteran in her field, Reesa has been practicing almost exclusively in Family Law since 2002. Prior to practicing law, Reesa’s financial expertise spans nearly 10 years with a successful career in the financial services sector. Her deep understanding and thorough knowledge of complex financial issues has proven to be a great benefit to her clients.

Over the years, Reesa has gained experience as a family law lawyer and litigator in various levels of court. Reesa has a deep understanding of court procedures, case law and the relevant statutes. Reesa’s understanding of litigation has benefitted her clients over the years and her courtroom experience has been an asset to her clients.

As an experienced family law lawyer, Reesa understands the benefit of mediation as opposed to court litigation. Reesa is a highly trained mediator. Her training includes Harvard Law as well Riverdale Mediation training and Insightful Mediation. Reesa’s understanding of family law as well as her experience of helping families find resolutions provide her with great insight that allows her to help parties create agreements about issues that are important to them through mediation.

Reesa’s years of experience have provided her extensive skills and knowledge in family law, including matters of decision-making and parenting time, spousal support, child support, high conflict situations, various contracts and agreements and property division. Reesa has attended on all manners of court proceedings in Ontario, and thrives to provide her clients with optimal results. Reesa strives to engage with her clients with the utmost level of integrity and professionalism.

In her spare time, Reesa loves the outdoors and is an avid skier and cyclist. She enjoys photography, weight training and reading. Reesa lives with her husband and her black and tan coonhound.