Jan Goddard

Jan Goddard


Goddard Gamage LLP

Recognized since 2009

Toronto, Ontario

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

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Jan Goddard entered law school with an interest in working with elderly persons and their legal issues, but over 30 years ago the term ‘elder law’ did not even exist.

So Jan made her own path to the law practice she has today. Along the way, she served for 10 years as counsel at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee in Ontario, obtained a certificate in gerontology from Ryerson University and a mediation certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School, and founded and developed the law firm of Goddard Gamage LLP.

The expertise Jan has developed in her chosen fields has led to her being a frequent presenter at continuing professional development programs in Ontario, a regular participant at the bi-annual Canadian Conference on Elder Law, a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Centre of Elder Law and a sought-after volunteer on committees and advisory groups. In 2015, 2016 and 2017, Jan co-directed the Elder Law Certificate program at Osgoode Professional Development. In 2015 and 2017 she co-chaired The Canadian Conference on Elder Law in Vancouver. Jan was a member of the Advisory Group to the Law Commission of Ontario’s major project on Legal Capacity, Decision-making and Guardianship. Jan is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Trusts and Estates (2009-2019).

Jan’s previous experience working in government and policy development has helped her develop skills in explaining complicated legal matters to her clients in simple but meaningful language. She now serves as a navigator for her own clients in planning for their futures or trying to resolve messy situations.

Jan is a spouse, mother, daughter, sister, community volunteer, friend and valued professional colleague of many, and these roles inform her as she works with clients of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand their needs and help them find their own paths through the many challenges life throws at us all.

Jan is a graduate of the University of Toronto Law School, and completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University. She practices under the name Jan Goddard Professional Corporation.

Location
  • 439 University Avenue, Suite 1700
    Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
    Canada
Education
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Intensive Mediation Certificate, graduated 1999
  • University of Toronto, Bachelor of Laws, graduated 1984
  • Queen’s University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, 1986
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member

Goddard Gamage LLP
Toronto, Ontario

2 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Estates, Toronto, Canada (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Guardianship
  • Litigation
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in Canada (Trusts and Estates), 2009-2019

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