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Philip EPSTEIN Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip EPSTEIN
24 Entries
Ena Da Costa
May 4, 2021
I will miss you very much ,we shared many wonderful years of friendship and trust as an employee at your firm for many years till retired.
Joan Scott-MacAllister
April 22, 2021
Phil was one of the most well rounded, generous and bright human beings I ever had the privilege to know. I am very saddened at his passing and think God should have kept him around for much longer. He also was an amazing employer.
David Hirsch
April 18, 2021
Truly one of the finest people that I have ever had the honour of knowing. I will cherish my memories of Phil and am exceptionally grateful for all he did for me! The world will be a much emptier place without him.
Ashley Krol
April 14, 2021
I regret that I did not have the opportunity to know Phil personally during his life. I did, however, read his newsletter weekly, and I have always been grateful to him for taking the time to pass along his knowledge and experience through these communications. He is an inspiration in family law, and his positive impact on lawyers in the practice (even those like me who never met him) is immeasurable. My deepest sympathy to his family and close ones.
Menashe Waxman
April 13, 2021
Phil and I go back to March 1986, when I was in the midst of a marital breakup.
Although this was well before his career as a mediator for separating spouses, he had such a fair minded way of acting, that privately I often wondered if he was advising on behalf of my ex wife more than for me.
This was because he rarely and I mean rarely took sides or indulged me in my distress by transferring the blame onto my wife.
He was right in steering me and indirectly my former wife and I toward a better place.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends
Phil will be greatly missed
Menashe Waxman
Jeff Li
April 12, 2021
I had a mediation-arbitration with Phil, and can never forget it. Some call him "Emperor of Family Law", and I absolutely agree. My condolences to Phil's family.
Joanne Leatch
April 10, 2021
I had the honour of articling for Phil many years ago. It would be impossible to quantify everything I learned from him. An amazing mentor and human being. My sincerest sympathies to you all.
Ben Garber
April 9, 2021
Phil was a mentor but more importantly a mensch. He is missed but his legacy lives on.
B. W.
April 9, 2021
He adjudicated for my wife and I a year ago. He made a point of looking out for the best interests of our children which has born out handsomely for their benefit. A prescient initiative for which I am thank
ful.
karen thompson-harry
April 7, 2021
Phil was a major influencer in my decision to go to law school. He got the ball rolling! I was a Community Legal Worker at an Ontario legal clinic and I was asked to interview Phil for an upcoming provincial newsletter as he was then the Chair of the Clinic Funding Committee. I believe we went for sushi and when I had finished asking my questions Phil said to me “Why don’t you go to law school?” Interesting concept so I thought why not? This was 1988. I had about one month to get everything organized for fall admission. Phil acted as one of my references and I was accepted at Osgoode. That decision changes the course of my life. I will always be grateful to Phil and I wish I had known he was ill as I would have reached out to thank him. So Phil thank you for your generosity and kindness shown to me so many years ago.
Karen Thompson-Harry
Len Waverman
April 7, 2021
Well remembered, a true gentleman
Rupert Duchesne
April 7, 2021
An exemplary lawyer when acting for a client (he represented several of my friends), Phil mediated several times for me. He was equitable, thoughtful, appropriately patient and impatient, but above all did the right thing (within the guardrails of the law), and encouraged all concerned to move on in their lives. A compassion that was needed and rare. My condolences to his family, I can only imagine how valuable these qualities would have been to them, and how much that they will be missed.
Itzik Basman
April 6, 2021
I had many cases with Phil, especially earlier in my career. I once had 3 or 4 cases on the go with him at the same time. I never tried a case against him but argued motions, had settlement meetings and case conferences with him. I knew him well professionally but not socially. He was the best family law lawyer I ever encountered. He was exceedingly smart and swift, a true Dean of the family law bar. I saw him once on CPAC arguing in the SCC. He had the Supreme Court Justices in the palm of his hand.
Bob Becker
April 6, 2021
Phil was so helpful during the end of my first marriage ... I wish I could have thanked him in person recently now that I have started my new life. A wonderful wonderful man. Joyce also met with my daughter, Hilary, during that difficult time. I am sad he is gone. Bob Becker
Martha Shulman
April 6, 2021
Our sincerest condolences go out today to Joyce and her family.
Harry and Martha Shulman
Evelyn and Adam Adler
April 6, 2021
Adam and I are sending our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
juanita peters
April 6, 2021
This is a great loss for the family law community of Ontario, and throughout Canada. My condolences to Phil's family for their sad loss. L'Chaim.
Kathryn L. Smithen
April 6, 2021
I was a "youngish" lawyer, during what was to be one of the most difficult and unpleasant cases of my then short career, when I was given the opportunity to be involved in a mediation and then an acrimonious arbitration case. I told my client this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the best. I was right. I learned so much about not only family law but exemplary advocacy from Phil. Most of all I learned the value of being a mensch. I will never forget the experience or your contribution to decency and civility in a bar that sometimes needs reminding about these attributes. Rest in peace and may your memory be a blessing.
Rachel (Macks) Wasserman
April 6, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Sending love and thoughts to your entire family.
Dr. Subodh Verma
April 6, 2021
Tremendous man. Kind Soul. Erudite Scholar. Formidable. Mentor. We will miss you Phil. Thank you and RIP.
El Jones
April 5, 2021
What an amazing, generous, beautiful man. From simply hearing me on the radio, he championed me, flew me out to Toronto, and had me speak to the family law community. I was so shocked to get this random call from his law firm saying “Phil said you changed his mind and he never changes his mind!” What a lovely person. This summer, his firm donated generously to organizations I chose - far more than expected. He was generous, kind, hilarious. It was a blessing and honour to know him. Like so many, I benefited from his huge heart and spirit.
RANDALL ROTHBART
April 5, 2021
A one of a kind man and esteemed legal counsel. My partners and I shared office space with Phil and the EC crew for may years...Phil...Thanks for the memories...R
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