After completing her Articles at one of the top Trust and Estates Litigation Boutiques in Toronto, Natalie Kodsi joined the firm’s Estates and Litigation Departments as an Associate in 2022, where she currently handles Will/Power of Attorney drafting, Estates Administration (including Probate), Estate Litigation, and general Civil Litigation.

Areas of Practice

  • Wills, Trusts, and Estates
  • Litigation

Education

  • University of Windsor, J.D., 2021; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2022
  • University of Toronto, B.Sc. (Hons.), 2017

Professional Memberships

  • Law Society of Upper Canada
Josephine Stark Photo

Josephine Stark joined the McTague Law Firm in 1985 and became a partner in 1993. Since joining the firm, Ms. Stark has practised in the Litigation Department appearing before various boards and courts including the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She has extensive experience in the litigation field including contract disputes, estate disputes, as well as the defence of municipalities, school boards and various professionals.

Areas of Practice

  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Claims
  • Municipal Defence
  • Professional Malpractice Defence (Legal, Dental, Engineers)
  • Products Liability
  • Wills and Estates

Education

  • University of Windsor, LL.B., 1983; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1985

Professional Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • American Association for Justice
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Essex Law Association
  • Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association – Windsor Chapter
  • Canadian Defence Lawyers

Community Interests and Recognition

  • Coach and Judge, Ontario Justice Education Network— Competitive Mock Trials
  • Presenter, 2017 Windsor Courthouse Series: Telling a Compelling Story, The Advocates’ Society
  • Presenter, Windsor Courthouse Series, The Advocates’ Society
  • Guest Lecturer, Insurance Institute of Ontario re:  Statutory Accident Benefits
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law:  Estate Planning and Administration Course
  • Moot Judge, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
Roger Skinner photo

In 1967, Roger Skinner joined the McTague Law Firm and became a partner in 1971. Mr. Skinner recently retired as a partner and continues his very active Estate practice with the firm, and is among the very few lawyers outside of Toronto who restrict their practice to the area of Wills and Estates.

Areas of Practice

  • Estates
  • Taxation
  • Wills and Trusts

Education

  • Osgoode Hall, LL.B., 1965; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1967
  • University of Western Ontario, B.A., 1962

Professional Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Tax Foundation
  • Essex Law Association