Christopher C. Sorley, B.A., LL.B.

Christopher C. Sorley graduated with a B.A. in Law (Honours) in 1986. He then went on to graduate from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1989 and was called to the Bar in 1991.

Mr. Sorley restricts his practice to all aspects of matrimonial law, wills and estates with an emphasis on the potentially complicated property issues associated with any matrimonial breakdown. 

Mr. Sorley is a life-long Aurora resident and previously served as a member of Aurora Town Council. Mr. Sorley is currently Chair of the Ontario Legal Aid Area Appeal Committee and a former Director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and former member of the Attorney General’s policy advisory committee.

Katherine A. Still, B.A., LL.B.

Katherine A. Still graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A., after which she attended the University of Windsor Law School.  She was called to the bar in 1987. 

Ms. Still’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, such as custody, access, separation agreements, divorce and adoption.  As a panel member for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer since 1989, she is well-known in the community for her compassionate legal representation of children in both custody and access disputes and in child welfare matters.

Formerly, Ms. Still was the Vice President of the York Region Law Association, a member of the Ontario Legal Aid Plan Area Committee, and Chairperson of the Family Law Committee of the York Region Law Association.  She has two young and active children with whom she enjoys spending time.

Tanya Cianfarani, B.A., LL.B.

Tanya Cianfarani graduated from York University in 1999 with an Honours B.A. in Political Science and Law & Society. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2002 and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003.

Ms. Cianfarani’s practice focuses primarily on negotiating and litigating all aspects of family law. She also practises in the area of wills and estates. Ms. Cianfarani accepts Legal Aid Certificates, and she is eager to use her knowledge and expertise to help you with your matter.

Avram (Avi) Joseph, B.Ed., LL.B.

Before taking up the practice of law, Avram Joseph was a secondary school teacher in Montreal and Markham.   He graduated with a Bachelor of Education from McGill University in 1999 and later attended the University of Western Ontario for law school.  Mr. Joseph was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2005.

While at law school, Mr. Joseph was the recipient of the Justice C.D. Stewart Trophy, awarded to the top pair in the annual internal moot competition and was also a member of Western’s winning team at the 2003 Niagara International Moot Competition.  He is currently a member of the Ontario Bar Association’s governing council.

Mr. Joseph grew up in York Region and has extensive experience in the negotiation and litigation of family law disputes.  He can also assist with the preparation of a new Will and Powers of Attorney.  He looks forward to helping you with your matter and invites you to contact him for a consultation.

Alexander T. Neuman, J.D.

Alexander T. Neuman graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977 and was called to the Bar in 1980. After law school, he completed his coursework toward an M.A. in Criminology at the University of Toronto in 1977-1978.

In addition to many years of entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Neuman has practiced both corporate/commercial law and criminal law. Since joining Sorley & Still, Mr. Neuman has combined his negotiation and advocacy skills in the fields of matrimonial law, wills and estates.

In addition to Family Law and Wills, Mr. Neuman's practice includes:

1.     Corporate/Commercial Law primarily for family-owned businesses including:

2.     Estate administration

Mr. Neuman's Blog - Family Assets - www.alexanderneuman.com