About Julie Layne

Julie Layne is the founder of Layne Family Law. She has been practicing law since her call to the bar in 2002. After graduating from the University of Toronto Law School, Julie completed her Articles clerking at the Federal Court in Ottawa.

Julie began her legal career as a commercial litigation lawyer at one of Canada’s top law firms in Toronto. Her time as a commercial litigator honed Julie’s legal skills, having been trained and mentored by some of Canada’s top litigators. Nevertheless, Julie knew early on that she wanted to practice in an area of law where she could incorporate her legal skills and experience with her desire to help people in their personal lives. Julie soon realized that the practice of family law was the right fit for her, and began exclusively practicing family law in 2006. Julie learned early on that her strong interpersonal skills of empathy, patience and practicality all lent themselves very well to practicing in such a tumultuous and emotional area of law.

In 2013 Julie obtained her Masters in Family Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. She has also completed her certification and training in Collaborative Family Law.

Julie has extensive experience in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborative family law and litigation. She negotiates agreements with other parties, and if necessary has the experience and skill to represent clients in court to get results.