associate lawyer

Christopher Rio Mortel

Christopher specializes in Family Law and Civil Litigation in English.

About Christopher

Christopher was called to the Bar of Ontario, and Christopher’s primary area of practice is Family Law, focusing on every facet of Family Law including; Child Support, Spousal Support, Decision-Making responsibility, Parenting Time, Separation, Divorce, Variations in Support, and Property Division.

Christopher exhibits a passion for Family Law, and endeavors to constantly keep up-to-date with the law in order to be a strong advocate for his clients. He is understanding of a client’s mindset and circumstances as it relates to litigation, and understands the difficulties and challenges that his clients endure through this process. With that in mind, Christopher works tirelessly to resolve his client’s highly contentious matters. Family Law is often difficult, overwhelming and an emotional endeavor for the clients to take on without Legal Representation.

Prior to law school, Christopher attended York University and obtained Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Political Science and Sociology with Honours. Christopher was previously employed as a Court Clerk in the Ontario Court of Justice, Family Court and Small Claims Court, which has allowed him to develop a unique skill set and experience, which serves as a strength and benefit to both his clients and Creighton Law LLP. This has broadened his experience from a litigation perspective, and has gained valuable knowledge of procedures which is an asset to his clients as they navigate through their Family Law matters.

Outside of the office, Christopher enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, boxing, and playing the guitar and piano.

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2020

Education & Awards

York University
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science (Honors)

York University
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology (Honors)

University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B)

Professional Associations and Memberships

Durham Region Law Association
Filipino Canadian Lawyer’s Network
Family Lawyers Association

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