Rui fancies himself pretty handy. He enjoys his country property projects including renovations, farmland improvements and vineyard maintenance. But his proudest achievement is being a parent of two amazing children, both of whom have grown up far too quickly!
Osgoode Hall Law School (LL. B)
Glendon College (York University)
Rui’s experience as a practical and strategic family law litigator for over 26 years enables him to offer insightful, pragmatic guidance to his clients, which promotes exceptional, enduring outcomes for clients and their families. Sometimes this may be through Collaborative practice, and other times through out-of-court negotiations, with litigation being the last recourse, where necessary. Being accessible, attentive and approachable to his clients is a priority. Rui also provides Wills and Estates planning assistance to the firm’s clients. He mentors other lawyers and law students, providing advice and guidance on a confidential basis, and has been recognized by the Osgoode Hall Alumni Mentor Program for his mentoring of Osgoode Law students.
Rui is a Past Chair of Collaborative Divorce Toronto. He was an associate editor for the Ontario Family Law Reporter from 2010 to 2016. Since 2001, he has written materials and been a speaker for the Ontario Bar Association, Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals and Collaborative Divorce Toronto’s continuing legal education programs.
Rui fancies himself pretty handy. He enjoys his country property projects including renovations, farmland improvements and vineyard maintenance. But his proudest achievement is being a parent of two amazing children, both of whom have grown up far too quickly!
Collaborative Divorce Toronto
Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals
Collaborative Professionals of Canada
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Ontario Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
York Region Law Association
Co-Chair, Collaborative Small Practice Group, Collaborative Divorce Toronto, July 2020 – Present
Speaker, On-Boarding Skills Series: Process Design, Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals, April 19, 2022
Speaker, Countering Unforeseen Complications Through Dynamic Process Design, Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals, January 19, 2021
Panelist, Resolution in a Virtual World: Maximizing Interpersonal Client Communications and Negotiations Remotely for Family Law Practitioners, Ontario Bar Association, Family Law Section and Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals, October 20, 2020
Co-presenter/facilitator, Mediation vs. Collaborative Process, Small Practice Group, Collaborative Divorce Toronto, October 13, 2020
Co-presenter/facilitator, Virtual Lunch & Learn, Countering Unforeseen Complications Through Dynamic Process Design, Collaborative Divorce Toronto, August 12, 2020
Co-Chair, Tenth Annual Bread and Butter Issues in Family Law – Ontario Bar Association, Family Law Section, Oct. 4, 2019
Speaker, How many Degrees? Supporting Adult Children through Post-Graduate Studies and Second Degrees, 6 Minute Settlement Practitioner, OFLF-OAFM Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 3, 2019
Co-Chair, Ninth Annual Bread and Butter Issues in Family Law – Ontario Bar Association, Family Law Section, Sept. 28, 2018
Speaker, How Expert Is Your Expert? The Use of Scientific Evidence in Child and Youth Law – OBA Institute 2018 – Ontario Bar Association, Feb. 7, 2018
Alves, R.J.M. “Utilizing and Challenging Scientific Evidence in Child and Youth Law” (Paper presented at OBA Institute 2018 – Ontario Bar Association), Feb. 7, 2018
Invited participant, Motherisk Commission discussion group on the Role of Scientific Evidence in the Child Protection system, 2017
Associate Editor, Ontario Family Law Reporter, 2010 – 2016
