Cindy Lee
Associate
Guided by a commitment to helping people through turbulent times, Cindy approaches family law with the belief that every case is a story, and there is a resolution to be found amidst the pieces of a file.
More than many other areas of the law, family and divorce law is deeply rooted in relationships, where emotions are incredibly powerful. The dynamics are always different and influence how Cindy approaches your particular case.
“Successfully managing all the intersecting relationships are critical to being a great family and divorce lawyer.”
Cindy is very ‘big picture’ and loves working with her clients. From the outset, she strives to genuinely connect with each client in order to assemble the most effective case. She integrates softer skills, like open communication and emotional intelligence, with her excellent command of the law, to achieve the best results.
When required, Cindy is always prepared to progress a family dispute through the courts. She makes regular appearances in Provincial Court and the Court of Queen’s Bench. Cindy also advises clients on pre-nuptial and co-habitation agreements, as well as estate planning, personal directives, and powers of attorney.
Cindy’s ultimate superpower is helping clients find calm during an unsettling storm of transition and change. She knows that access to quality information and advice is vital for her clients’ mental state and mindset, and she gets the most satisfaction from hearing clients say, “You made me feel better.”
Legal mediation is a growing area of interest for Cindy as she incorporates it more broadly into her practice. As a neutral party, she works with you to find the right outcome instead of seeing the other party as the opposition. So often in family court, nobody is the villain. In reality, it’s just two people who hope to move on with their lives in the most peaceful and civil way possible.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta 2006
Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa 2009
Called to the Ontario bar 2010
Called to the Alberta bar 2011
Phone: 403.231.8240
Email: c.lee@svrlawyers.com
Legal Assistant: Alen Mihajlovic
Phone: 403.231.8223
Email: a.mihajlovic@svrlawyers.com
Great experience working with Abram. Professional and thoughtful with good insights.
Relaxed and to the point team. Helped me when I panicked to stay calm and then walked me through things. Really friendly and always available
Very satisfied with the services provided by the lawyers at SVR Lawyers! It was a long and convoluted divorce process, but Abram Averbach, Cindy Lee and their assistants have helped me to navigate through it and finalize it. I highly recommend them!