Andrea R. Camacho Partner Ottawa Tel : 613.232.7171 Ext. 112 Fax : 613.231.3191 Email : andrea.camacho@mcmillan.ca VCard :

Professional Activities

• Partner as of 1999.
• Member of the firm's Civil and Commercial Litigation and Family Law Groups. Practises in family law, including separation, divorce, custody, asset and property division, wills and estate planning.

Andrea is fully attuned and considerate of the complexities in her Family Law practice. She litigates issues as diverse as child custody, valuation of trusts and pensions, business law (including valuations of corporations), income tax, estates, and support. Ever considerate of the feelings of her clients, Andrea recognizes their concerns and maintains sensitivity to the often stressful and chaotic situations in which they find themselves. She manages the complexity of the considerable legal issues extraordinarily well while also dealing with the varied emotions involved. Her inherent people skills are key contributors in applying legal solutions for effective resolution in these highly sensitive areas.

Without a doubt, Andrea's compassionate manner and comprehension about what motivates others are attributes valued by other lawyers as well. Her likeable ways and genuine appreciation for personal relationships that develop between lawyers and clients are reassuring. At the same time, she is able to remain objective and can present a firm, direct demeanor when the situation requires it. Her perception and intuition flow into her ability to read situations well. She anticipates and prepares for the opposing party's case, using a pragmatic common-sense approach to problems.

Testimonials

Frequently, letters of appreciation are written to, and about, Andrea. Here is a selection of such comments:

• "...You have made a difficult experience somewhat less painful by your straightforward approach and common-sense advice. I'm grateful to have had you on my side throughout this ordeal. . . "
• "Thank you, thank you, thank you...I really appreciate you being there for me. You have always calmed my fears and worries about my future..."
• "Thank you for your help and wise counsel rendered in obtaining the separation and divorce... The "professionalism" shown us while dealing with my Mother's Estate has been incredible..."

Teaching Engagements

Regularly instructs in the Family Law Section, Bar Admission Course.

Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association
• County of Carleton Law Association
• Rideau Club

2002 Questioning of Parties Prior to Trial Co-authored: Andrea Camacho and Michael Rankin County of Carleton Law Association

2001 Valuing a Discretionary Trust County of Carleton Law Association