After graduating with a B.A. in Philosophy from York University, Mr. Levine attended Queen’s Law School where he developed an early interest in administrative law and participated in the criminal law program involving representation of prisoners in appeals both within the prison system and appeal courts.   He graduated with an LL.B in 1986 and articled at the firm of Porter and Posluns where he gained further experience in the area of administrative law.  Mr. Levine was called to the Bar in 1988.

Mr. Levine began practicing as a sole practitioner in 1990 and established Levine Associates in 1992 when he began an association with Ms. Coulthard, who continues to work with Mr. Levine in the areas of  Immigration,  Refugee and Family Law.  Levine Associates has now grown to 6 lawyers.

Mr. Levine has been attending before the Immigration and Refugee Board for over 20 years and has represented thousands of refugee claimants during that time.  In addition to attendances at the Board, Mr. Levine regularly prepares appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division and attends before the Federal Court Trial Division where he argues Judicial Review cases of negative Board and Immigration decisions.

In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Levine taught Immigration and Refugee Law in the Law Department of Carleton University from 2000 until 2011.  Mr. Levine is presently an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario Law School where he teaches Immigration and Refugee Law.

Mr. Levine presently lives in the city of Toronto with his family.  He has two brothers, both of whom practise law in California.  In his spare time, Mr. Levine enjoys time with his family, playing squash and tennis, and photography.

  • EDUCATION
    • LL.B. Queens University, 1986
    • B.A., York University, 1982
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Immigration
    • Refugee Law
  • LANGUAGES
    • English