Theodore M. Charuk

Ted obtained his LL.B. from Queen’s University and his LL.M. (Alternative Dispute Resolution) from Osgoode Hall at York University in 2000. Ted has been practising law for over 25 years and his practise has evolved to the point where he now practises primarily in the areas of family law and wills and estates. Ted assists his clients in dealing with and resolving the legal issues that arise as the result of the breakdown of a relationship and does so in a sensitive and cost-effective manner. He also assists clients in resolving issues collaboratively by way of negotiation and then, only if necessary, through litigation. Ted also assists his clients in estate planning through the preparation of their Wills and Powers of Attorney; estate administration; and as counsel in estate litigation matters

Areas of Expertise

• Family Law
• Wills and Estates
• Mediator and Arbitrator

Organizations and Activities

• Adjudicator for the Consent and Capacity Board - Ministry of Health (2000 to present)
• Roster Arbitrator for Tarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty Program) (2003 to present)
• Member of the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (March 2007 to present)
• Member of the Accountability and Transparency Subcommittee for the City of Hamilton (May 2007 to present)
• Member of National Child Benefit Advisory Group - City of Hamilton (2004 until phased-out in 2007)
• Past President and Member of Board of Directors of Dawn Patrol Child & Youth Services (1993 to 2007)
• Past Vice-President and Member of the Board of Directors of the Hamilton Thistle Club (Squash and Curling Club ) (1999 to 2001)
• Ontario Bar Association - Family Law Executive (1999 to 2004)
• Hamilton Law Association - Family Law Committee (August 2007 to present)

Conferences and Lectures

• Over the years, Ted has made numerous presentations to a variety of organizations such as at the Professional Development Program, Osgoode Hall Law School; McMaster University Social Work Department; and, has also been a part-time instructor in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology and in the Family Law course at McMaster University