Devry Smith Frank LLP partner Diana Solomon joined the firm in June of 2018 as a Toronto family law lawyer. Diana has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since her call to the Bar in 1999. She regularly deals with complex property and support matters, and custody and access disputes.

Diana believes that settlement through negotiation and/or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods serve her clients and their family’s current and ongoing needs best. She has advanced ADR training and has been able to settle a significant number of her cases out of court. When a case is best served in court, however, Diana is also an effective advocate. She has had cases in all levels of the Ontario court system.

Diana was an instructor at the Toronto Family Information Sessions. She has written and co-written for Matrimonial Affairs, and sessions at the Advocacy Society and the Family Law CLE sessions. Diana has her certificate in family mediation from York University and holds ADR and Advanced ADR certificates from Stitt Feld Handy.

Diana received a B.A. from McGill University in 1993. She obtained her LL.B. from Queen’s University in 1997. While at Queen’s Law School, she was awarded the Cassels, Brock & Blackwell Centennial Award in Practice Skills. Diana also participated in Queen’s first French moot court competition in Brussels. Outside of the practice of law, Diana enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and tennis.

Testimonials

Lily Sarno

“In the years that I have known Diana Solomon, she has always been knowledgeable, professional and approachable. Seeking legal advice can often be a stressful experience, yet Diana quickly put me at my ease when we met and I always felt that I had her full attention. I was always impressed by her quick grasp of complex issues and in her remarkable ability to demystify them; I always left our appointments confident that I had the full and clear picture. Diana takes time to get to know her clients; she understands the importance of building a relationship with her clients. I will continue to enlist Diana whenever I have need of her services; she is someone I trust. It is clear to me that she takes pride in her work and makes it her mission to do her best for her clients“.

Sonia Ott

“During a difficult time, I had the great pleasure of having Diana Solomon represent me in my separation. She guided me through the process, and along with Leisa Heath, the details of my separation were completed with strict guidelines to include my young child. She was very quick to respond with action regardless of the time of day. Diana and Leisa are both very kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I would recommend Diana Solomon to anyone who is going through a separation or divorce as you will not be treated as just a “client”, and she will do everything she can for you. Thank you again for all your help ladies“.

Fatima Bernando

“I reached out to Diana Solomon to assist me in a family law matter in 2019. I needed to ensure the matter was dealt with on time, and be done with care. Diana was professional and responsive. She delivered on the matter on time, and took the time to answer all of my questions. I would highly recommend Diana to anyone needing legal counsel in family law matters“.

N.S.

“I have been very fortunate to have had the guidance, support and legal expertise of Diana Solomon help me through a very difficult divorce. Without her, my young son and I would not have been able to safely leave an unhealthy situation. Diana always made sure that our safety was her main priority. She worked diligently for countless hours to help me reach a fair agreement that kept our best interests at the forefront. I can’t thank her enough for her compassionate and reliable professionalism that she has demonstrated to help me through this process“.

Helen Nichols

“Diana Solomon’s years of experience paid off in the courtroom as she delivered precise oral arguments and performed strategic cross-examinations“.