Robert Gertler, along with Joel Etienne, formed the law firm Gertler Etienne LLP in 2009. Located at 1100 Finch Avenue West in Toronto, Mr. Gertler’s firm serves the legal needs of individuals seeking citizenship in Canada or the U.S., as well as those seeking to halt deportation proceedings. Robert Gertler brings more than 20 years of experience in the field, having helped secure citizenship for foreign nationals from Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa during his time as a sole practitioner.

Through his advocacy work, Robert Gertler has established a reputation for compassion and dedication on behalf of clients. Similarly, the firm’s associate Lawyers strive to provide clear and concise legal advice while completing cases in a timely fashion. The staff speaks English and French fluently, and some staff members know Mandarin, Urdu, Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, Albanian, Arabic, and Farsi. In addition to the multiple languages spoken in the office, the firm accesses translators to conduct business in over 30 languages.

Dedicated to the needs of new Canadians, Robert Gertler networks at trade shows and local organizations to provide clients with options for employment, which is often a necessary component of securing and maintaining Canadian citizenship. He provides pro bono legal work for various communities, an example of his belief in broad access to legal representation. Mr. Gertler also volunteers his time speaking at immigration seminars across Canada and the United States.

Robert Gertler attended law school in both the United States and Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Laws, Canada’s postgraduate legal degree, from the well-regarded Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Mr. Gertler also received a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Michigan. He lives near his Toronto-based law firm with his wife and children.