Janine Johnson is an Associate Lawyer at Tailor Law, where she focuses her practice on family law with a particular emphasis on child protection cases and complex parenting disputes. She has extensive experience representing parents and guardians in high-conflict matters involving decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and Children’s Aid Society involvement. Janine is known for her ability to navigate emotionally charged situations with professionalism, compassion, and strategic insight.
Janine has been called to the Bar of Ontario and has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice on a wide range of family law matters. Her litigation experience is complemented by strong negotiation skills, allowing her to advocate effectively both in and out of court to achieve fair, practical outcomes for her clients.
In addition to her family law practice, Janine assists clients with estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She brings the same attention to detail and client-focused approach to estate matters, helping families plan for the future with clarity and peace of mind.
Clients consistently appreciate Janine’s attentive listening, clear communication, and results-driven approach. She takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, explains their legal options in plain language, and ensures they feel supported at every stage of the process. Her dedication to client service and ability to balance empathy with strong advocacy have earned her the trust of families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Janine earned her law degree with honours from the University of the West Indies and later obtained her Certificate of Qualification from Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation, enabling her call to the Ontario Bar.
At Tailor Law, Janine combines her deep knowledge of family law with her commitment to client care, making her a trusted advocate for those navigating child protection issues, parenting disputes, divorce, separation, and estate planning needs.
EDUCATION
Certificate of Qualification, Law , National Committee on Accreditation
Legal Education Certificate, Legal Professions and Studies, Norman Manley Law School
Bachelor’s degree, Law, The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Associate’s degree, Business Administration, University College of the Caribbean
