Maria Margarita Primero ("Margie") is an associate lawyer at Gelman and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors, in Toronto, Ontario Canada. She practices exclusively in the areas of family law. Prior to joining Gelman & Associates, Margie was an associate lawyer at Heydary Hamilton/Heydary Green PC, a Bay Street law firm in Toronto, Ontario.
In 1995, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economics and Behavioural Sciences at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Honours. She studied law through the National Programme at McGill University, Faculty of Law, in Montreal, Canada, where she received her joint LLB and BCL degrees in 2000. She was called to the Bar in Ontario, governed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, in 2002.
HONORS AND AWARDS
United States Achievement Academy
United States Achievement Academy
Andrews University
Andrews University
Mary H. Beatty Scholarship, McGill University
Testimonials from clients:
Pew Youngers Scholar (University of Notre
Who’s Who Among American Colleges
Phi Kappa Phi, Interdisciplinary Honor Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics Honor Society
Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society
National Dean’s List
Testimonials from clients:
“I came as a caregiver in Canada in 2005. After completing my 24 months employment under the live–in caregiver program, I was looking for a lawyer who can help me with my divorce and my application for permanent resident, at the same time. I started calling lawyers, sending e–mails, making inquiries. Most of them were unfriendly and did not answer any of my questions. Finally, I found Margie Primero. She helped me with my divorce, and my permanent resident application. I am very happy that in less than a year, I got my Divorce Order and my Permanent Residence application was approved. I would like to thank her for the help and services that she has given me. I would highly recommend her.”
-Rose M.
“When a long search in the internet, yellow pages or through friends didn’t produce any positive results for me and I chanced upon Ms. Primero’s ad in a local community newspaper, I immediately got in touch with her because I said to myself that with her name, I could not go wrong. Her expert advice and services finally gave me the peace of mind I had long needed and wanted when it was time for me to put my personal affairs in order. The whole process in having my Last Will and Testament drafted and executed by her was prompt and efficient. She was very thorough in explaining every aspect of it in relation to my tradition and personal circumstances. I particularly like the preliminary questionnaire she asked me to accomplish because the thoughtful questions with emphasis on my personal and financial history gave me a much better appreciation of my own resources. I knew right after our first interview session that going with her in this important matter was the best course of action than doing a Will kit. I was very impressed. Indeed, I had quite a rewarding experience with Ms. Primero. She is an asset to the legal profession and any law firm that requires her field of expertise has already gained an invaluable member. I will not hesitate to ask for her advice and assistance if and when I do need one.”
