Nicole K. Wozniak

About

Nicole is an Associate in our litigation group. Her primary areas of practice include insurance defence litigation, litigation involving animals, and power of attorney and estate litigation.

Nicole has successfully represented clients at all levels of the Superior Court of Justice. She has resolved disputes concerning the administration of estates and disputes between Estate Trustees, ownership or entitlement to property, the validity of Wills, and claims by beneficiaries. She also has experience in contentious power of attorney litigation, dependant's relief applications, passing of accounts by attorneys, estate trustees, or guardians, as well as guardianship applications.

In addition, Nicole's experience showing and training dogs provides her with valuable insight into dog bite claims, breeder disputes, and matters involving the Canadian Kennel Club. She has successfully represented clients before Provincial and Federal Tribunals, including the Canadian Kennel Club.

Prior to joining the firm as an articling student, and later as an Associate following her call to the bar in 2019, Nicole earned an Honours Bachelor's degree with distinction from the University of Guelph. She subsequently obtained her law degree from the University of Ottawa, graduating cum laude and with a specialization in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility. Nicole developed her strong negotiation and advocacy skills by participating in mediation and negotiation competitions, including the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris, France.

Nicole was raised in Wellington County and Waterloo Region. She now resides in Wilmot Township with her young family, where she continues to enjoy working with dogs, and volunteering with local organizations, including Soroptimist International of Guelph and FEMPOWR (Female Engagement and Mentorship for Practitioners of Waterloo Region).