{"id":11343,"date":"2026-03-17T08:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiegelryan.com\/?p=11343"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:38:24","slug":"lexpert-2026-recognition-five-spiegel-ryan-lawyers-honored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiegelryan.com\/en\/2026\/03\/17\/lexpert-2026-recognition-five-spiegel-ryan-lawyers-honored\/","title":{"rendered":"LEXPERT 2026 Recognition: Five Spiegel Ryan Lawyers Honored"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spiegel Ryan is proud to announce that five of its lawyers have been recognized by The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert\u00ae Directory, a prestigious reference in the legal community celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This distinction highlights their expertise, strategic approach, and commitment to their clients.<\/p>\n<p>On this occasion, Managing Partner <strong>Morris Jacobson<\/strong> stated:<br \/>\n<strong>\u201cAt Spiegel Ryan, we believe that rigor, collaboration, and agility are essential to delivering exceptional legal services. This LEXPERT recognition highlights the collective strength of our team and the excellence of their work.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This edition also stands out with a new addition to the list:<br \/>\n<strong>Our partner Natalie Goulard is joining the recognized lawyers for the first time, reflecting the exceptional quality of her work and her continued commitment to our clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lawyers honored this year are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul Ryan<\/strong> \u2013 Corporate Tax; Estate &amp; Personal Tax Planning \u2013 Estate Litigation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morris Szwimer<\/strong> \u2013 Corporate Mid-Market<\/li>\n<li><strong>Francine Wiseman<\/strong> \u2013 Estate &amp; Personal Tax Planning &#8211; Estate &amp; Tax Planning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daniel Frajman<\/strong> \u2013 Charities\/Not-For-Profit Law<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natalie Goulard<\/strong> \u2013 Litigation &#8211; Corporate Tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This acknowledgement reflects Spiegel Ryan\u2019s ongoing commitment to delivering high\u2011level legal services grounded in innovation, precision, and a deep sense of partnership with its clients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spiegel Ryan is proud to announce that five of its lawyers have been recognized by The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert\u00ae Directory, a prestigious reference in the legal community celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. 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