Lawyers Profiles

Charles Roach
Charles has practised Law in Ontario since 1963. He is versed in criminal, civil litigation and administrative law. Since 1985, Mr. Roach has been interested in international criminal law. In 1998, he was appointed lead defense counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
croach@roachschwartz.com

Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 24

Peter M. Rosenthal
Peter is a professor of mathematics and also adjunct professor of law at the University of Toronto. He was called to the bar in 1992. He is particularly interested in police matters, the homeless and anti-war issues. He has participated in a number of inquests, royal commissions, and has argued cases at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is well known for his pro-bono work on behalf of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP).
rosent@math.toronto.edu

Tel: 416-657-1475

Kikélola Roach
Kiké (pronounced KEE-KAY) studied law at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and at Université Jean Moulin, Lyon III in Lyons, France. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of civil litigation and administrative law. She has represented clients before all levels of court, at various tribunals and inquests and as assistant counsel before the Supreme Court of Canada. Kiké has effected settlements for clients in a broad range of cases including lawsuits for wrongful death, defamation, wrongful dismissal, assault and breach of Charter rights. She has addressed audiences across Canada on a variety of social justice issues and has made numerous media appearances.
kroach@roachschwartz.com

Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 28

Samuel Willoughby
Called to the Bar in 1977 and joined the firm of Roach, Schwartz & Associates in 1982, Sam's main areas of practice are criminal law, family law, and civil litigation. He has successfully represented clients charged with such serious crimes as murder, robbery, and sexual assault. His experience includes appearances in various levels of court including, the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
samw@roachschwartz.com

Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 33

V. (Bala) Balasubramaniam
Bala is a medical doctor hailing from Sri Lanka. After practising medicine for several years, Bala was called to the Ontario bar in 1994. He is an alumnus of the University of Windsor (LL.B.), York University (LL.M.), University of Detroit Mercy, U.S.A. (J.D.), and the University of Toronto (Medical Sciences). He is also a Chartered Insurance Professional, qualified in casualty, property, and marine insurance.

Bala's law practice spans areas where medical issues are involved including all forms of insurance claims - casualty, property, life, disability, employment, workers' compensation, Canada pension, etc.
bala@roachschwartz.com


Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 32

Michael Leitold
Michael Leitold works closely with various community organizations and agencies across Toronto in defending low-income people against eviction and criminal charges.

He works in the areas of criminal law, administrative law, and civil litigation. He appears regularly at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the Social Benefits Tribunal.
mleitold@roachschwartz.com

Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 34


Sarah Shartal Levinthal

(Profile coming soon)

sshartal@roachschwartz.com

Tel: 416-657-1475 ext. 29