Who are we?
The Eaton Law team are Lawyers and legal professionals who will walk with you through separation, with legal guidance on how to protect your interests, while working towards your goals.
Stephen P. Eaton, Principal Counsel
Our Principal Lawyer, Stephen Eaton was called to the Ontario Bar in 2013, and opened Eaton Law in 2014, focusing exclusively on family law. In 2012, he graduated with a joint J.D./M.B.A. from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Waterloo in 2008. Stephen is a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Halton County Law Association. In addition to his legal practice, Stephen sits on the Council for the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Public Board Member.
Catherine J. Ruta, Associate Lawyer
Catherine began with Eaton Law as a Law Clerk in 2019, and joined us as an Associate Lawyer in 2020 after articling with our firm. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Toronto, an LL.B. from the University of Birmingham, and an Honours B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, where she was Valedictorian. During Law School, Catherine was Chairperson of the Pro Bono Group, volunteered with a court-based charity, and was awarded “Best Contribution by a Student” at the Attorney General Awards. Catherine is a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Halton County Law Association.