Leanne Kuchynski

First Year of Call
2017 Ontario

Areas of Practice
Estates

Description
Leanne is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group, primarily practicing in all areas of estate and capacity litigation.

Education
Western University, B.A. (Hons)

Western University, M.A.

University of Windsor, J.D.

Leanne is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group, who primarily practices in the areas of estate and capacity litigation. Leanne has significant experience in estate and capacity matters and routinely advises and represents clients in disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of Wills, disputes regarding the validity of power of attorney documents, claims seeking assistance from the Court regarding the proper administration of an estate, claims against trustees and attorneys for actions taken in the course of carrying out their duties and responsibilities, dependency support claims, guardianship applications for adults and minors, as well as passing of accounts applications (estate accounting). Leanne has further acted as an agent for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Leanne was named on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ list from 2024 to 2026, which recognizes Canadian lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Leanne obtained her J.D. at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, in 2016. She summered and completed her articles at Siskinds, and was called to the bar in 2017. Prior to law school, Leanne obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from Western University. She further obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology, also from Western University, where she was a Teaching and Research Assistant. Leanne successfully defended her Master’s Thesis, which examined human trafficking policy in Canada.

Leanne is a former competitive highland dancer, who competed across Canada, the United States, and Scotland. In her spare time, Leanne enjoys walking her dog, watching documentaries, and travelling.