In 1979 Marek Z. Tufman founded Tufman & Associates as a general litigation boutique specializing in civil, family and criminal litigation. Today, Tufman & Associates' Toronto and Barrie offices continue to provide litigation services in a wide range of practice areas.
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Marek Tufman is the founder and principal lawyer of Tufman & Associates. He has appeared extensively before all trial and appellate levels of Ontario Courts, Federal Court of Canada, Supreme Court of Canada, and various administrative tribunals; he has also appeared at trials before a number of U.S. Courts (Federal and District). Mr. Tufman began his legal career in 1969 when he earned his M. Jur. Degree from the University of Lodz. He was awarded his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977, after having taught law school for several years. Throughout his professional, career Mr. Tufman has earned three LL.M. degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School, in the areas of Jurisprudence and Criminal Law, Business Law, and Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mr. Tufman also holds a certificate in dispute resolution from York University, and is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation.
With Consent of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Mr. Tufman was awarded a major Polish State Honour, The Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. He has been awarded the Voluntary Service Award of Ontario, as well as the 90th Anniversary Medal of the Polish Alliance of Canada. On four separate occasions Mr. Tufman has been selected as the “Top GTA Lawyer” through a survey conducted by Top Choice Awards.
Throughout his career Mr. Tufman has been an active member of both the professional and academic legal communities. He has held positions as Adjunct Professor at York University and instructed Law Society of Upper Canada Bar Admissions Courses in Civil Procedure, Advocacy and Errors and Omissions. Mr. Tufman has also served as Vice-Chair of the Police Services Act Board of Inquiry.
Mr. Tufman is extensively involved in volunteer community and social activities, and in pro bono professional work. He has organized and directed a free legal clinic for members of Toronto Polish community and sponsors numerous community, cultural and social events. Mr. Tufman is presently serving as a Director of the Polish Orphans’ Charity, and of the Polish Canadian Society of Music.
Prior to founding Tufman & Associates Mr. Tufman held positions as a Teaching Fellow at York University and as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Papua New Guinea.
Mr. Tufman is a current member of the Toronto Lawyers’ Association, Peel Lawyers’ Association, York Region Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers’ Association and American Society of International Law. He is an associate member of The Society of Public Teachers of Law (UK). Mr. Tufman is also an active member of The Law Society of Upper Canada, The Advocates’ Society and The Ontario Bar Association.
Outside of work Mr. Tufman enjoys listening to classical and jazz music, and is an avid traveller.
Brooke Camlis joined Tufman & Associates as an associate lawyer in 2012 after completing her articles at the firm. Brooke then spent time at a family law firm in Barrie before returning to Tufman & Associates to work out of the Barrie office. Brooke has been involved with Pro Bono Canada in providing legal services to self-represented parties. Brooke has international legal experience in Uganda, Israel and the United Kingdom.
Brooke is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, and the University of Windsor. At the University of Windsor Brooke graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is a strong and dedicated advocate for her clients. Brooke specializes in and has extensive knowledge of family law issues including: support, custody, access, and property division. Brooke has successfully advocated for her clients at every stage of the court process. Brooke has a results-oriented practice and provides personalized legal services to each client with the utmost dedication and commitment.
Brooke is a current member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Law Society of England and Wales and Ontario Bar Association.
When she is not in the office, Brooke enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with her family.
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