Jeff Kramer is the senior partner in the firm. He has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in civil litigation since 1997. Jeff has extensive experience in commercial litigation matters and appears regularly before the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Jeff speaks at continuing education programs sponsored by the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Ontario Bar Association. He has chaired a number of conferences on professional negligence, debt collection, cost-effective practice and disputes among professionals. He has taught law at the University of Toronto and instructed in the Bar Admission Course.

In his free time, Jeff rides his bicycle and plays the bass guitar.

Professional Organizations/Affiliations
Jeff is a member of the Advocates Society and the Ontario Bar Association.

Education
Jeff was awarded the Governor General's Medal for high academic achievement upon graduation from the University of Toronto in 1978 with an honours degree in philosophy. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1983 and spent his first year at the bar as law clerk to the Chief Justice of the High Court of Ontario.

Practice focus
Jeff's practice focus is commercial litigation with special emphasis on shareholder and partnership disputes, insolvency and professional negligence.

In July 2014, Jeff withdrew from practice because of a health problem. He is currently on extended medical leave from the firm.

Micheal Simaan obtained a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and political science from York University in 1994 and his LLB from Osgoode Law School in 1997, and he was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999. He worked for 15 years as a highly esteemed commercial litigator with the law firm of Torkin Manes, the last five and a half years as a partner. Micheal's litigation practice includes commercial litigation, shareholders', directors' and partnership disputes, securities litigation, debtor and creditor rights, contractual disputes, bank litigation, business, property and share valuation proceedings, labour and employment law, estates litigation, Anton Piller injunctions, contempt motions, and internet defamation actions.

Micheal has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario. He has extensive experience as trial counsel and is particularly known for having taken many cases to trial with successful results. He is regarded as a fearless advocate and has an established reputation for managing files in a professional, efficient and economical manner.

Micheal has an excellent rapport with his colleagues and clients. While at Torkin Manes, he acted as Director of Student Programs and chaired the firm's United Way Campaign. He has also acted as a judge at law school mooting competitions.

Micheal is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Advocates' Society and the Canadian Bar Association.

Amandeep Dhillon specializes in the area of civil and corporate/commercial litigation, including matters of breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes and oppression matters, defamation, negligence, construction and real estate litigation and civil and commercial fraud. Prior to joining Kramer Simaan Dhillon LLP, Amandeep was the principal of Dhillon Litigation, a litigation boutique focusing extensively on civil and commercial litigation.

A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Amandeep's practice leads him to frequently appear before the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal and various administrative boards and tribunals. In addition, Amandeep has extensive experience in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution and has conducted several successful mediations and arbitrations for his clients. Amandeep is a trusted advisor for his business clients and has developed a reputation among his clients and colleagues as a tough and aggressive litigator that takes a strategic and creative approach to resolving legal disputes.

When not in court for his client, Amandeep can be found on the basketball court or on the running path.

Practice focus
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Injunctions
Contract disputes and litigation
Employment and wrongful dismissal
Real Estate and mortgage litigation
Civil and commercial fraud
Construction disputes, including matters under the Construction Lien Act
Defamation (libel and slander claims)
Bankruptcy and Receivership
Professional negligence and liability
Negligence claims
Administrative board and tribunal hearings
Collections

Jessica Rubin joined Kramer Simaan Dhillon as an articling student in the summer of 2010. She was called to the Bar in June of 2011 and is now an associate with the firm.

Following graduation from law school, Jessica worked at a litigation firm in Houston, Texas. As a law student Jessica summered at a boutique law firm in Montreal where she assisted with various bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial litigation matters, including most notably the failed takeover of BCE Inc. by a consortium of investors led by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.

Jessica obtained her B.C.L. and LL.B. degrees from McGill University with distinction. Prior to attending law school, Jessica obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Sociology from Queen's University with distinction and a Master of Arts in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania. While at McGill University, Jessica volunteered as a legal assistant and rights advocate for Pro Bono McGill and was also active in the Innocence McGill project.

Jessica is a member of the Advocates' Society, Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association and Young Women in Law.

Jessica is licensed to practice law in the Province of Ontario and the State of New York.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joined Kramer Simaan Dhillon as an associate in 2012. Prior to being called to the Ontario Bar in June, 2011, Nathaniel completed his articles with a full service firm in downtown Toronto.

Nathaniel practises commercial litigation, including breaches of contract, shareholder and other business disputes, and employment matters. He regularly appears before masters and judges of the Superior Court of Justice, and has also appeared before the Divisional Court.

He obtained both his B.A. and J.D. from Queen's University. Following his call to the Ontario Bar, Nathaniel obtained his Master of Laws (B.C.L.), with distinction, at the University of Oxford.

While studying law at Queen's, Nathaniel was on the Dean's Honour List and won a number of awards, including awards in trade-marks and unfair competition, corporate and tax law, and for his written work in property law. He has also won mooting and public speaking competitions.

An avid baseball fan, Nathaniel played baseball for Queen's University as well as for both the University and the City of Oxford.

Alex Minkin joined Kramer Simaan Dhillon as an articling student in 2012. He was called to the bar in September, 2013 and is now an associate with the firm.

Alex graduated with a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2012 and a B.A.H in Politics and Economics from Queen's University in 2008.

While in law school, Alex was active serving the community through Osgoode's Legal Aid Clinic, served as a research assistant for Professors Eric M. Tucker and Sean Rehaag and participated in a clinical mediation program, through which he successfully mediated several actions before the Ontario Small Claims Court.

Alex is a member of the Advocates' Society, Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Bar Association.

When not in the office, Alex enjoys running, biking, basketball, playing chess, and exploring the vibrant restaurant scene in Toronto.

Jaclyn McNamara joined Kramer Simaan Dhillon as an associate in 2014. Prior to being called to the Ontario Bar in June 2014, Jaclyn clerked for Associate Chief Justice Hoy, and Justices LaForme, Lauwers and van Rensburg at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, where she worked on a wide variety of civil, commercial, administrative and criminal law appeals.

Jaclyn received her J.D. from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2013 where she graduated magna cum laude. During law school, Jaclyn was on the Dean's Honour List and won awards for academic excellence. She summered at a prominent national firm and completed internships at the Department of Justice, Civil Litigation Division and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Prior to attending law school, Jaclyn obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Honours) degree at McMaster University.

Jaclyn is a member of the Advocates' Society, Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association and Young Women in Law.