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TIANSHENG WEN

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Associate Lawyer with broad expertise in estate, trust, capacity, family, and administrative litigation. Skilled in handling guardianship applications, will challenges, dependants’ support claims, and small claims. Demonstrated success advising vulnerable individuals and their families, providing strategic legal counsel, and managing complex matters with empathy and precision. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills support effective advocacy and the achievement of favorable outcomes.

Developed strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills in fast-paced legal environment. Demonstrated proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing case files. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills to transition into new field, contributing to organizational success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Lawyer

Hull & Hull LLP
08.2023 - Current
  • Advise clients on estate and civil litigation matters—such as will challenges, guardianship applications, dependants’ support claims, and small claims—ensuring adherence to legal frameworks and best practices
  • Manage complex guardianship and dependants’ support cases, preparing comprehensive medical and financial evidence, drafting detailed affidavits, and negotiating favorable outcomes
  • Draft and file a variety of legal documents, including notices of application, application records, Plaintiff’s Claims, Defences, Statements of Claim, and mediation briefs
  • Prepare and review pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents, translating complex legal terminology into plain language to ensure clarity and compliance for clients
  • Represent clients at mediations, cross-examinations, examinations for discovery, and various hearings (first appearance, application, settlement, case management) before all levels of Ontario courts
  • Correspond with opposing counsel, the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children’s Lawyer to advance clients’ interests
  • Conduct ongoing legal research on emerging case law and legislation, translating findings into weekly blog posts to inform and engage the firm’s audience
  • Additionally, lead professional development sessions for staff, ensuring the team remains current with best practices and legal obligations
  • Managed estate claims worth over $7,000,000.00

Associate Lawyer

AXESS LAW Professional Corporation
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed all aspects of Estate matters, including drafting primary and secondary Wills, advising on holograph and copy Wills, and representing clients before the Superior Court of Justice
  • Oversaw ancillary and resealing of Wills, dependants’ claims, and complex probate applications, including those involving properties under power of sale
  • Prepared guardianship applications (Notices of Application and Affidavits) and collaborated with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee
  • Coordinated estate administration for minor children and incapacitated beneficiaries, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Education

LL. B Senior Status - Property, Tort and Contract

University of Leicester Law School
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Winnipeg
06.2017

Publications

  • Love Over Blood: Ontario Court Grants Entire Estate to Common-Law Partner in Bolte v. McDonald Estate, Money & Family Law, Thomas Reuters
  • Avoiding Will Disputes: How Drafting Lawyers Protect Your Intentions, SLAW Blog and Hull & Hull LLP Blog

Timeline

Associate Lawyer

Hull & Hull LLP
08.2023 - Current

Associate Lawyer

AXESS LAW Professional Corporation
07.2022 - 08.2023

LL. B Senior Status - Property, Tort and Contract

University of Leicester Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Winnipeg

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