Aline Avanessy, B.A., LL.B.

Founding Partner, Lawyer

Aline Avanessy is a founding partner of Avanessy Giordano LLP. Her prior experience includes serving as in-house counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in Canada.

Defending insurance companies has provided her with invaluable insight into the policies and procedures used by insurers to evaluate and fight claims. Aline now uses this knowledge to better serve her clients and their needs.

Aline’s areas of specialty include a wide range of insurance litigation, including personal injury, motor vehicle liability, property and liability claims, product liability matters, and employment law litigation.

Throughout her practice, Aline has advocated for her clients in Small Claims Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal of Ontario. She has also appeared before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the Criminal Compensation Board.

Entrance Scholarship recipient – York University
Dean’s Honour List 2003-2006

Aline volunteered in Cambodia for 3 months prior to graduating law school through “Bridges Across Border”. Her group was dedicated to disseminating legal information through ‘Street Law’ manuals to the Cambodian people
Member of the United Way Burlington and Greater Hamilton Cabinet in 2011
In 2014, Aline spearheaded a donation drive which resulted in thousands of personal care items being donated to a women’s shelter in Toronto
Assistant coach to a women’s basketball team

Spending time with her rescue dog, Diesel
Basketball
Travel