Tierney Stauffer LLP is proud to share that several of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since its first release in 1983, Best Lawyers has built a reputation as one of the most respected resources for identifying exceptional legal talent.
Best Lawyers has become a trusted and impartial guide for the legal community, the media, and the public. With its global expansion in 2006, the publication now highlights leading lawyers in more than 75 countries. Honourees are selected by practice area and jurisdiction through a rigorous nomination and detailed peer review process. Candidates’ qualifications are confirmed to ensure they are actively practicing and in good standing.
Best Lawyers: Over 40 Years of Recognition
As the oldest and most widely regarded legal rankings publication worldwide, Best Lawyers has spent more than four decades connecting clients with outstanding lawyers across diverse practice areas. Its rankings appear regularly in prominent local, national, and international media outlets. Recognition is based on confidential peer surveys, where lawyers evaluate colleagues in the same field and region. Those who consistently earn strong feedback undergo further vetting before being formally named to The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
As per Best Lawyers CEO, Phillip Greer:
“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions. It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”
Susan D. Mitchell: Recognized for Personal Injury Litigation
Best Lawyers has recognized managing partner Susan D. Mitchell for her work in Personal Injury Litigation.
Susan practices civil litigation with a focus on personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance law. Called to the Bar in 2002 and a partner since 2007, she primarily works from the firm’s Ottawa office while also meeting clients in Cornwall, Kingston, North Bay, and other Northern Ontario communities.
An active member of the legal community, Susan belongs to the County of Carleton Law Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, The Advocates’ Society, and the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Law Association. She has chaired continuing legal education committees, spoken at numerous conferences, and lectured at the University of Ottawa. Beyond her legal practice, Susan serves on the Board of Directors for the FAMSAC Emergency Food Cupboard, is a member of the Women’s Business Network, and has supported fundraising initiatives for the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley and St. Patrick’s Home Foundation.
Mary Jane Binks, K.C.: Recognized for Family Law
Mary Jane Binks, K.C., has been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Family Law.
Mary Jane is Senior Group Counsel in the family law group and also practices in estate litigation. A former partner at Augustine Bater Binks LLP and Gowlings WLG, she has extensive courtroom and arbitration experience, having appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant Crown Attorney and Vice Chair of the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal. She has also taught family law at the Law Society of Ontario and Carleton University, and frequently lectures at continuing legal education programs across the province.
Recognized as a King’s Counsel and recipient of the Advocates’ Society Ottawa Honouree Award and the Carleton Medal, Mary Jane is widely respected for her contributions to family and estate law. She is a past president of the Carleton County Law Association and an active member of the Advocates’ Society and the Canadian Bar Association. Deeply engaged in her community, she has served on numerous boards, including the Ottawa Civic Hospital and Carleton University. She currently sits on the national board of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Tierney Stauffer LLP: Recognized for Exceptional Legal Services in Ottawa, Cornwall, Kingston, and North Bay
Congratulations to Mary Jane and Susan for being honoured in the 2026 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ list!
At Tierney Stauffer LLP, we provide comprehensive legal services with the versatility of a general practice firm and the focused insight of a boutique. Each of our practice groups includes lawyers with decades of experience, ensuring clients benefit from seasoned judgment, in-depth knowledge, and strong, timely representation across a wide range of matters. To book a consultation, please call 1-888-799-8057 or contact us online.
