The Core Litigation Team

Yan David Payne
Founder, CEO
Yan David Payne, B.A.(Hons), LL.B. is in his 20th year of practice as a Litigator. He is a Certified Civil Litigation Specialist with an impressive track record, and the Senior Managing Lawyer here at Payne Law. Read More

James R.D. Clark
Senior Litigation Lawyer
James R.D. Clark, H. BSc., LL.B., is a seasoned litigator in his 20th year of practice and with numerous trials to his credit. Prior to joining the Payne Law team, James was a named partner in a Bay Street litigation boutique where he practiced for over 17 years. Read More

Eli Smolarcik
Litigation Lawyer
Eliyahu (Eli) Smolarcik, B.A., J.D., is an exceptional litigator with a proven track record at the Superior Court of Justice and at the Ontario Court of Appeal levels, as well as before the Ontario Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, and various tribunals. Read More

Rishi K.C. Sharma
Litigator
Rishi K.C. Sharma, B.A. (Hons), J.D., L.L.M., commenced his legal career as a Prosecutor with the Queensland Police Service in Australia assisting victims obtain justice through skillful advocacy, attending court on a regular basis. Since his return to Canada, Rishi has broadened his litigation experience to include negligence, civil, and commercial litigation cases continuing to build on his previous successful results. Read More

Megan Oxenham
Office Manager
Megan Oxenham, B.A., is the firm’s office manager and senior litigation clerk. She has been part of the Payne Law Litigation Team for 15 years. Read More

Janice Ly
Lead Designer
Janice Ly started working in the legal field in 2009. She is an accredited Law Clerk and has been supporting our clients and our team for many years. Read More
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