
As an experienced family law lawyer, Beverley will use her knowledge, passion and creativity to achieve the best result for you, the client.
Beverley assists her clients in ensuring their interests are protected and advanced in all family matters including divorce, child and spousal support, property division, including complicated situations involving corporate assets, stock options and businesses, and custody/access. Beverley works hard to resolve issues for clients in a cost effective manner; however she is also an experienced litigator with extensive trial experience.
Beverley assists clients in the areas of estate planning including preparation of wills, powers of attorney for both property and personal care, as well as assisting executors and beneficiaries with estate administration and litigation.
Beverley received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in 1992. She received her Law Degree from the University of Windsor in 1996 when she was awarded the Smith Lyons Award for trial advocacy. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998 and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the County of Carleton Law Association. Beverley is also a panel lawyer for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer wherein she advocates for children.

Laura articled at Johnston Family law after graduating from the University of Ottawa in June 2022 with a Juris Doctor in common law. Laura also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Brunswick and a Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University. Prior to attending law school, Laura spent several years working on Parliament Hill and in the non-profit sector.
Laura was called to bar in 2023 and is a member of the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA.)
Andréane est avocate en droit de la famille et représente ses clients dans tous les aspects des dossiers de droit de la famille, notamment en matière de divorce/séparation, de responsabilités décisionnelles, de temps parental, de pension alimentaire et de partage des biens.
Admise au Barreau de l’Ontario en 2019, Andréane a débuté sa carrière en litige civil au sein d’un grand cabinet d’Ottawa. Originaire du Nord de l’Ontario, elle a ensuite exercé à titre de praticienne autonome, exclusivement en droit de la famille, dans sa ville natale de Hearst, avant de revenir à Ottawa pour se joindre à Johnston Family Law.
Sa pratique est axée sur la représentation de ses clients devant les tribunaux de l’Ontario, tout en privilégiant les règlements négociés lorsque cela est dans leur intérêt.
Andréane offre des services juridiques en français aux clients francophones d’Ottawa et de partout en Ontario afin qu’ils puissent être conseillés et représentés dans leur langue.
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Andréane is a family law lawyer who represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce/separation, decision-making responsibility, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property division.
Called to the Ontario Bar in 2019, Andréane began her career in civil litigation at a large Ottawa law firm before returning to her hometown of Hearst, where she practised exclusively in family law. She has since returned to Ottawa and joined Johnston Family Law.
Her practice focuses on representing clients before the Ontario courts while also pursuing negotiated resolutions when they are in her clients’ best interests.
Sheri has a dual role with the firm serving as a senior law clerk as well as assisting with the day-to-day operations of the firm to support our clients and staff with various administrative tasks.
Her goal is to keep the office running smoothly, which allows the firms’ lawyers to focus on the needs of our clients and to continue to deliver a high-quality legal product.