Legal Team

David Share is the President, Managing Director, and co-founder of Share Lawyers. David’s practice is devoted to disability insurance litigation and he represents disabled clients with compassion and sensitivity.

David has been practicing law since 1985. He is a member of both the Ontario and the New York Bars. David is very well respected within the legal community; he has spoken at many conferences, been interviewed in the media, and is often called upon by his colleagues within the legal profession for his experience and knowledge in his practice area. David served as an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School in the Trial Advocacy Course for 12 years and is an active member of many associations including the Law Society of Ontario, the Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (where he is currently serving as Chair of the LTD section), and the American Association of Justice. David has extensive experience in settlement negotiation of Disability insurance claims, as well as in mediations, arbitrations, and trials. As president and managing director, he oversees the progress of each of the firm’s cases and provides input and seasoned counsel to the firm’s lawyers. Clients can rest assured that David’s experience is at work for them.

David is passionate about music and as a child, he considered a career as a musician. He enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his grandchildren.

Steven Muller is Vice President of Share Lawyers. His practice focuses on long term disability litigation. Clients rely on Steven to guide them through the complex world of long term disability claims. Steven has extensive experience in all aspects of a disability claim. He is known among his clients and colleagues as a prompt, dependable, tenacious, skilled negotiator, and a fearless advocate. Steven is the lawyer that other lawyers seek out when they have a question on a long-term disability dispute. He has a deep knowledge of Insurance law. His education includes an LL.B from the University of Windsor in 1995 and a J.D. from the University of Detroit-Mercy in the same year. He completed a Master of Laws in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution in 2001. Steven was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997 and in 2018 he was called to the Bar of British Columbia. Steven is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the British Columbia Trial Lawyers Association. He is published in the area of disability insurance litigation and has been a guest speaker to organizations like the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Osgoode Hall Law School and the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessments. Steven was ranked as a Lexpert in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023 and 2024 in the Practice area of Long Term Disability. Steven was a witness in the Senate Social Affairs Committee (SOCI) on the study of the Canada Disability Benefit. He is a recipient of the John A. McLeish Award for 2023 for his work identifying the impact of the Canada Disability Benefit on Long-Term Disability Insurance and on his efforts to help create the OTLA Long-Term Disability section over a decade ago, providing a space for LTD litigators of all levels to learn from one another and advance access to justice.

In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, walking his dog, travelling, reading, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Samantha Share is a Lawyer and Assistant Managing Director of Share Lawyers. She joined Share Lawyers in 2013 and is passionate about continuing the Share Lawyers legacy of a family business that puts the needs of clients first. Samantha was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2012, the Alberta bar in 2017 and the British Columbia bar in 2018. She started her law career working for a large insurance defence law firm, handling personal injury matters. Samantha’s role on the Share Lawyers team is conducting discoveries, mediations, and settlement negotiations. She is also on the Intake team, consulting with potential clients who are looking for legal representation with their insurance claim matters and she is also involved in the day-to-day management of the law firm and the legal team.

Samantha is a graduate of Queen’s University, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree in 2011, and is a graduate of the University of Toronto history program, graduating in 2008, with distinction, with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours.

Samantha is passionate about helping people get the support and legal representation that they need and deserve. Samantha enjoys reading and shopping in her downtime as well as spending time with her husband and two kids.

Janice Grevler has been practicing law in Ontario since 2002. Janice joined Share Lawyers in 2008, after having practiced personal injury litigation in a full-service law firm since her call to the Bar. Janice received her BA (in Psychology) with distinction from the University of Western Ontario. She graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School. Janice has significant experience representing Plaintiffs in all stages of litigation (from initial consultations to examinations for discovery to mediations and trials). She has written extensively on a variety of topics related to personal injury and disability law. As a Client Services Lawyer at Share Lawyers, Janice ensures that clients’ questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Janice is committed to vigorously advancing our clients’ rights, with compassion and dedication.

In her spare time, Janice enjoys photography, travel, and spending time with her family.

Shira Bernholtz has been practicing law since 1982 and joined our team in 1988. Shira has extensive experience in many areas of the law, however, since 2000 she has worked with our team in the areas of personal injury, disability insurance and motor vehicle litigation. Shira is one of our Client Service Lawyers, which shows our commitment to providing top-quality client service to our clients. She is available to handle client enquiries and to ensure that all client questions and concerns are responded to as quickly as possible. In addition, she consults with the firm’s other disability lawyers to provide the most up-to-date information, reporting back on the progress and concerns of clients. Shira also assists our legal team in preparing documents for submission to mediation, courts, and tribunals.

Shira enjoys reading magazines and doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. She speaks Yiddish and always aims to be a “mensch” (a Yiddish word meaning good person).

Shoshana was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. She joined Share Lawyers in 2016 after working as a consultant and legal counsel for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she received the Excelsior Award for Outstanding Achievement. Shoshana has a keen interest in health law and was a Council member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario focusing on discipline and patient relations. Shoshana received her BA (Psychology) with Merit from York University and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with her LL.B. Shoshana handles client intakes, client services, and CPP matters (when related to long term disability claims). She enjoys using her psychology background to provide empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable advice to clients to make the lawsuit process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

In her free time, Shoshana enjoys playing piano, reading books, and taking long walks.

Karen Koshman lives in Calgary. She attended law school in Edmonton and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1991 and the Saskatchewan Bar in 2022. She began her career working in the area of insurance defence with a large private firm. Thereafter, she moved to Alberta Justice where she was general litigation counsel defending claims against the Province. With strong Western Canadian roots, Karen enjoys her role conducting questioning/discoveries, settlement negotiations and mediations for clients residing in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia in addition to Alberta. Karen is committed to achieving the best possible result for her clients so they can move on to recovery and healing.

Karen’s interests include running, golfing, and spending time at the lake with her husband and two daughters.

Gianmarco Fabiano was called to the Ontario bar in 2016. He graduated from Western University with an Honours B.A. in 2012 and obtained his J.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2015. Prior to joining Share Lawyers in 2019, Gianmarco gained extensive litigation experience primarily in the areas of personal injury and employment law. Gianmarco has successfully represented clients before the Ontario Superior Court, Financial Services Commission, and the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. At Share Lawyers, Gianmarco continues his ongoing commitment to best represent his clients when their claim has been denied and protect their rights against insurance companies. Gianmarco’s role on the Share Lawyers team includes conducting discoveries, mediations and settlement negotiations.

When he’s not working, Gianmarco is standing between the pipes on the ice as a goalie and always dreamed of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jordan Richer was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015 after graduating from McGill University with a B.A. in Economics, a Graduate Degree in Communications and Film Studies from Concordia and his J.D. from the University of Ottawa. He joined Share Lawyers in 2019, after working as an associate at a Personal Injury and Employment Law firm in Toronto, where his practice focused on personal injury, disability, and employment litigation. Jordan enjoys helping individuals who have been treated unfairly by their insurance companies or employers. He is committed to advocating passionately in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Jordan’s role as a disability lawyer on the Share Lawyers team includes conducting examinations for discovery, settlement negotiations, mediations, and appearing before various courts and tribunals.

Jordan speaks French and enjoys cycling as well as watching TV, movies, and soccer.

Tarun Singh obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), and then his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), from the Punjab University in India. He has since received his Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) from Queen’s University in Ontario and was called to the bar in 2015. In 2009, Tarun joined Share Lawyers, where he focuses on preparing briefs for mediation, conducting legal research, and completing pre-trial memos.

Tarun speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and intermediate French, and has recently been enjoying skating in his spare time.

Nick was called to the Ontario Bar in 2017. Nick practices employment law exclusively. He joined Share Lawyers in 2021, where he represents employees on all types of disputes against their employers, including wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, human rights, employment standards, and more. Nick is passionate about workers’ rights and finds inspiration in helping people achieve justice in their workplace disputes. He has written on employment law issues for national newspapers, trade journals, and legal digests. Nick graduated from Carleton University with an Honours Bachelor of Journalism in 2011, and, after working for two years as a journalist, obtained his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016.

In his free time, Nick enjoys travelling, basketball, biking, skiing, and the outdoors. When he’s indoors, Nick unwinds by cooking and listening to podcasts, usually at the same time.

Aman Chaggar was called to the Ontario bar in 2019 and the Michigan Bar in 2017. He graduated with an Honours B.A.Sc. in 2012 from the University of Guelph and completed his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2017. Prior to joining Share Lawyers in 2023, Aman gained significant litigation experience practicing in personal injury, car accidents and short and long term disability claims, as well as employment law matters. Aman has successfully represented clients before the Ontario Superior Court, License and Appeal Tribunal, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. Aman brings with him his experience and guarantee to zealously represent clients when their disability claim has been denied. Aman’s role on the Share Lawyers team includes conducting discoveries and settlement negotiations.

Outside of the office, Aman enjoys keeping up with Toronto sports, exercising, and spending time with his family and friends.

Eric graduated summa cum laude from York University before obtaining his dual JD | MBA from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. As a law student, he won awards for his extracurricular work while in school, which included founding an Ethiopian Exchange Program and running a federal campaign as a candidate. He is also the Canadian chair of a network board of an international charity and a founder of The Canadian Jewish Lawyer’s Association. He was called to the bar in 2024.

He joined Share Lawyers in 2024 and is passionate about helping clients navigate complex employment issues, understand all their options, and obtain what they deserve. His commitment stems from a deep belief in fairness and justice in the workplace.

In his free time, he enjoys exploring the city, bike rides, cooking, and reading about history and current events.

Leanne Goldstein is counsel at Share Lawyers*. Leanne was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. For more than two decades, Leanne has tirelessly advocated for individuals whose benefits have been wrongfully denied by insurance companies. Leanne has an extensive range of litigation experience before various courts and tribunals and has participated as counsel in hundreds of mediations. Prior to 2002, Leanne practiced at a large international law firm. After 2002, she practiced at one of the top ten personal injury law firms in Ontario before devoting the next 18 years to representing individuals denied long term disability benefits. Leanne regularly speaks at professional organizations including the Long-Term Disability Section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association. Leanne has authored multiple published articles and a book chapter on Critical Illness.

Leanne serves as a mentor for the Law Practice Program through TMU, is a Board Member of Family Services of Peel, volunteers for disability-related charitable causes and provides legal education and services pro bono to community legal clinics.

*Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation acts as independent counsel and is not an employee, associate, or partner.

Franceen joined the Share Lawyers team in 2024 as a discovery lawyer. She was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1989, and has worked exclusively in the field of insurance and personal injury. She has tried cases across the province and has appeared before all levels of the Courts and at the LAT. She taught Practice Management and Professional Responsibility at the Bar Admission Course and has lectured frequently on Civil Litigation and Trial Preparation through the Law Society of Ontario.

In 2013 she founded Rogovein Resolutions, having studied Mediation and Negotiating Techniques through both the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto. Franceen also trained in the Harvard method of dispute resolution. She has mediated over 1,000 cases and mentored many younger mediators.

In her spare time, Franceen enjoys baking cakes for her husband and sons. She is still trying to teach her rescue dog how to fetch. She volunteers with Jack Russell Terrier Rescue, helping to match dogs with their forever families. A proud breast cancer survivor, Franceen raises funds for the Run for the Cure and completes the 5k walk every October.