Adam Watters
LAWYER
Fields of experience: Family law
Expertise: Litigation, negotiation, domestic contracts, appeals
Areas of specialty: Parenting issues including interjurisdictional disputes, child and spousal support, division of property, contractual disputes
As a family law lawyer, Adam is committed to helping individuals and families through complex and emotionally challenging circumstances with empathy and clarity while focusing on achieving favourable outcomes. Adam assists clients through a wide range of family-related matters, including complex and interjurisdictional parenting disputes, along with child and spousal support, property division, and contractual disputes.
Adam received his Bachelor and Master of Arts at McMaster University and his Juris Doctor at the University of Western Ontario in 2024. After several years of public sector work, Adam left Ontario's public service to pursue a career where he could make more of a direct and positive impact in the lives of others.
At Western Law, Adam worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Claire Houston and as a Bilingual Research Assistant for Assistant Dean Sunil Gurmukh in conjunction with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. He received several academic distinctions including the Janet Stewart Prize in Immigration and Refugee Law, the Law Society of Upper Canada Prize for ranking in the top 15 of graduating students, and the Torkin Manes LLP award for combining academic achievement with an eagerness to help people in a meaningful way.
In his spare time, Adam finds joy in cycling or spending time with his cat, Moses, and dog, Nash. He is able to serve clients in English and French.
School: J.D., University of Western Ontario (2024); M.A., McMaster University (2017); B.A. (Hons), McMaster University (2016)
Call to Ontario Bar: 2025
Member: Law Society of Ontario; The Advocates’ Society
Community Involvement & Awards:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region (2019 – 2024)
Janet Stewart Prize in Immigration and Refugee Law
Law Society of Upper Canada Prize
Torkin Manes LLP Award