Thursday, January 6, 2011

About Me

Robert H. Gertler, LL.B., J.D., B.A.
Mr. Gertler has established a reputation for dedication to his clients that is proven by his success rate representing clients from around the world. Mr. Gertler has the distinction of acquiring law degrees in both Canada and the United States. He earned his Bachelor of Laws at one of Canada´s most prestigious law schools, Queen´s University, in 1990. He obtained his Juris Doctor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan in 1987. He has specialized in refugee and immigration law for 17 years and successfully represented clients from across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Latin America. His high-profile cases have been covered in the Montreal Gazette and Toronto-based Ming Pao Daily News.

About Gertler, Etienne LLP

Based out of Toronto, we represent clients all across Canada. We specialize in the practice of Immigration Law and Immigration Litigation. We are trial-tested, experienced Lawyers. We have a reputation for empowering clients with a winning edge.

We also offer the full spectrum of immigration law services, including:
  • Investor and Entrepreneur
  • Provincial Nominees
  • Skilled Workers
  • Trades (construction worker, truck driver, mechanic etc.)
  • Sponsorships
  • Obtaining work and study permits fast
  • Appealing removal orders, refused refugee claims and rejected sponsorship applications to Canada's Federal Court
  • Appealing immigration matters to the Immigration Appeal Division
  • Seeking humanitarian and compassionate exemptions to removal
  • Defending clients at immigration and detention reviews
  • Fighting removal, deportation and departure orders
  • Preparing Pre-Removal Risk Assessments
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About My Partner

Joel Etienne LLB (Civil Law), LLB (Common Law)
Originally from New Brunswick, a former television and radio broadcaster, Joel Etienne is currently an Immigration & Regulatory Law Lawyer based in Toronto. Joel Etienne is a frequent guest on Toronto CBC Radio and Television Programs educating the public on varied aspects of Immigration Law. Joel is happy to communicate with his clients in French, English, Spanish and Creole. In addition to English and French, our staff communicates in Mandarin, Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, Albanian, Hebrew, Spanish and Portuguese.