Nicole is an associate at Victor Vallance Blais LLP and has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since her call to the bar in 2021.

Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts (2017) and Juris Doctor (2020) from Dalhousie University. Prior to joining the team at Victor Vallance Blais LLP in 2024, Nicole completed her articles and worked as an associate in the area of family law at a national firm in Ottawa.

Nicole represents clients in a wide range of litigation files which include high conflict parenting matters, complex property issues, and income determination and support calculations. She appears regularly in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Nicole also assists clients with matters outside of court, including negotiating and drafting cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements, as well as engaging in forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Outside of the practice of law, Nicole is an avid cyclist and runner, and enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Email: nmason(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-1333 ext. 0244

Josh is an associate at Victor Vallance Blais LLP, where he practices exclusively in family law.

Josh was called to the Bar of Ontario in February 2023. He joined the firm in May 2022 as an articling student after receiving his J.D. from the English Common Law program at the University of Ottawa in 2022. Before attending law school, he completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours in English with a minor in History at the University of Guelph, and worked as a day-trader.

Josh is focused and driven to provide outstanding client experiences. He strongly believes in good communication and in the power of alternative dispute resolution processes.

Whilst articling at the firm, Josh assisted many lawyers with complex family law matters including separation agreements, mediations, negotiations, and the litigation process. He is a member of the County of Carleton Law Association and the Law Society of Ontario.

Email: jimai(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-1333 ext. 0222

Laura is an associate at Victor Vallance Blais, who practices exclusively in the area of family law.

Laura has significant experience providing guidance and support to her clients on a wide variety of matters, including separation and divorce, parenting disputes, child and spousal support, property division, as well as cohabitation and/or marriage contracts. Laura has experience representing clients at all stages of family law litigation proceedings. She also regularly assists clients with alternative forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. She is keenly aware of the stress and costs faced by individuals in any kind of legal matter. Her guiding principle in every matter is to problem solve as thoughtfully and efficiently as possible. Laura prides herself on being organized, hard-working, and compassionate.

Laura is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the County of Carleton Law Association.

Email: lhunt(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-8953 ext. 0243

Ira is an associate at Victor Vallance Blais practicing exclusively in the area of family law. He was called to the bar in 2016 and joined Victor Vallance Blais LLP in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Ira practiced family law at well-respected firms in Toronto and Ottawa. He is a graduate of Dalhousie University (B.A.) and received his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Ira has a wide practice dealing with parenting, support and property issues of all sizes and complexity. Ira has acted as counsel on trials, motions and conferences at every level of Court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal. Outside the courtroom, Ira helps clients navigate alternative forms of dispute resolution, such mediation and arbitration. Ira is results-oriented and prides himself on helping clients find creative and practical solutions to their family law problems.

Outside the office, Ira enjoys travelling, spending time with friends and family and playing music. He is also a proud board member of the Tamir Foundation, a local organization assisting people with developmental disabilities realize their potential.

Email: imarcovitch(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-1333 ext. 0237

Michele is the Managing Partner at Victor Vallance Blais since 2012. She is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Law Society of Upper Canada and is one of the most senior and experienced family law lawyers in the City of Ottawa. She obtained both her Bachelor of Social Science in Economics and her law degree from the University of Ottawa. Michele skillfully handles complex, family matters in divorces, custody and access disputes, child/spousal support, division of property and business assets.

Fluently bilingual, Michele’s clients appreciate her no-nonsense approach and her strong, competitive drive to achieve the best possible results. She has considerable expertise in litigation – conferences, motions, and trials. Michele is certified to screen for power imbalances and family violence. She is also adept at negotiating domestic contracts, including marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, parenting agreements and separation agreements.

Email: mblais(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-8954 | Cell: 613-286-4790 ext. 0225

Practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law since his call to the Bar in 1990, as a senior partner at Victor Vallance Blais, balance is key to Ian’s approach to family law issues. Ian uses his experience in handling complex property, support and high conflict custody/access issues to provide solid and practical solutions. Ian’s extensive trial and appellate litigation experience, with numerous reported decisions often establishing important principles in the area of family law, is balanced with mediation and Collaborative Family Law training. A frequent speaker at Conferences on substantive issues and trial techniques, Ian has written numerous articles and papers including the Custody and Access Chapter of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bar Admission Course materials. Ian’s continuing selection to the Lexpert® Directory (ranked as Repeatedly Recommended) illustrates the respect he has earned from his peers as a leading practitioner in the area of family law.

Email: ivallance(at)vvblawyers(dot)com | Phone: 613-238-1349 ext. 0228