Leading Adviser Awards 2020

46 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 34 Issue 1 2021 Oct20182 Company: Ackerman Law Office Professional Corporation Contact: Bob Ackerman Web Address: www.ackermanlawoffice.com hen Bob Ackerman was called to the Ontario Bar in 1984, he couldn’t have foreseen the journey that he would take. His firm, the Ackerman Law Office, has grown to become one of the leading lights of the Ontarian legal system. With two offices under his belt, and a reputation for excellence, his well-deserved recognition as a leading advisor is no surprise. With a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts from York University, it was when he went to the University of Windsor to earn his Bachelor of Laws that Bob’s legal career began. Achieving success here, he moved quickly in the real world of legal practice as an associate at two real estate litigation firms in Toronto, and as in-house counsel at a major insurer. After a few years honing his skills, Bob had the confidence to build the next stage of his career, namely the establishment of the Ackerman Law Office. This was achieved in 1997 in Toronto, with the office moving to Markham in 2009, and a second office opening in Bowmanville in 2020. The range of services offered by Bob and his team is truly exceptional, with their achievements equally impressive. Much of the team’s work focuses on the complex issue of representing property owners facing expropriation and real estate litigation. These clients find a truly comprehensive solution to the challenges they face, with the Ackerman Law Office team guiding them carefully through each legal stage. The practice also includes municipal and planning law and tax litigation. W No legal challenge can be solved without a leading lawyer to guide the way forward. Those with a long pedigree of success find themselves in high demand indeed, and this is certainly true of Bob Ackerman. Named Leading Expropriation, Municipal and Planning Lawyer of the Year, Ontario in Acquisition International’s Leading Advisor 2020. Achieving the Remarkable Over the years, Bob has appeared numerous times at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and has appeared in all levels of Court in Ontario (Provincial Court, Superior Court, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal) as well as in the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. It’s an impressive range of appearances that allows him to meet the needs of even the most difficult of cases. Staying on top of legal developments is one of the most pressing requirements of a legal professional, and Bob’s success in the Expropriation sector has seen him made a Director of the Ontario Expropriation Association. He also holds memberships in the International Right of Way Association, The Toronto Lawyers Association, The Ontario Bar Association, Markham Board of Trade and Clarington Board of Trade. The success that Bob has found is not surprising in the slightest, with his not-inconsiderable track record for collaboration, hard work and focus drawing in clients from across the Province of Ontario. The demand for his services is constantly growing, no doubt thanks to the success with which he and his team complete their cases. It’s why his firm is sure to remain a key part of the Ontarian legal scene for years to come. These clients find a truly comprehensive solution to the challenges they face, with the Ackerman Law Office team guiding them carefully through each legal stage. The practice also includes municipal and planning law and tax litigation. Clients often credit Bob with encouraging a collaborative approach to law that makes them feel not only involved, but in control of the situation. The individual and collective strengths of the firm are always brought together to ensure that each case is brought to a smooth and successful conclusion. Leading Expropriation, Municipal and Planning Lawye of the Year, Ontario