Ronald Appleby, Q.C.
Director

Ronald Appleby's expertise in taxation and estate planning has earned him the respect of clients, the Canadian business community, government officials, and other lawyers. He is known for his wisdom, judgment and intellect, and can be relied upon to provide practical business answers as well as solid legal advice. Ronnie takes pride in his personal relationships with clients, and sees his role as that of a trusted friend and premier adviser to families and closely held businesses.

Ronnie's practice includes consulting on income tax and business matters in major commercial transactions and corporate reorganizations, as well as estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. He is one of the most experienced and effective lawyers in the country in dealing with the unique problems of family business, including succession.

An honours graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Ronnie served as an editor of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal and received the outstanding individual award at the Ontario Law School's Advocacy Tournament. He attained first class honours in four consecutive years at the University of Toronto, from which he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Ronnie was called to the Bar of Ontario with first class honours in March 1970. He has been a partner in the firm since 1973 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1982.

Ronnie has been a frequent writer and lecturer on tax and estate planning issues, and served as a special lecturer on the faculty of Osgoode Hall Law School for 15 years. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the York County Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Tax Foundation, the International Fiscal Association, and the Foundation for Legal Research in Canada.

In addition, he serves on the boards of directors of numerous corporations, and has played a leadership role in many major civic and philanthropic organizations. He has served as President of The Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto, and of the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, Chairman of the Board of Overseers of the Jewish Theological Seminary; and has chaired major fundraising campaigns or dinners for the Mt. Sinai Hospital, Jewish National Fund, Reena Foundation and the Hartman Institute.

Ronnie is married to Bunnie. They have four children, 2 sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

Ronnie may be contacted at (416) 360-3333 or via email at rappleby@robapp.com.