About the firm
About the firm
Samantha R. Addario Barrister & Solicitor is a boutique law firm located in the beautiful Niagara Region. We are proud to service Niagara residents and others by providing quality legal services in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney and Document Commissioning/Notarials. Our firm primarily operates on a remote basis, which affords us the efficiency and flexibility that are necessary to attend to our clients’ needs in a resource-conservative and expeditious manner. At Samantha R. Addario Barrister & Solicitor, knowledgeable and compassionate client service are our priorities. We understand that navigating the legal system can be difficult, and we are pleased to offer services in our community that assist clients from many walks of life during what may be a challenging time for them. We proudly welcome clients of all ages, backgrounds, genders, orientations, and identities.
About the team
Samantha Adarrio
Samantha is a Niagara-born lawyer with a proclivity toward advocacy and social justice. She is an activist for many social justice causes and enjoys volunteer work in her spare time. Having received her Bachelor’s degree with First Class Standing Honours in Psychology and Criminology from Brock University, Samantha spent several years working as a Rehabilitation Counselor for individuals living with acquired brain injuries before attending the Schulich School of Law to pursue her life-long passion for legal advocacy.
Samantha loves travelling, rescuing/fostering animals, theatre, the outdoors, and any place she is in the company of friends.
Jacqueline Cornelisse
Jacqueline is our Senior Law Clerk and brings with her over 35 years of experience. Her role as support staff is integral as she interacts with our clients and assists in moving matters forward. Finding yourself in the midst of separation or divorce can be devastating from an emotional perspective, and Jacqueline acknowledges that the challenges which clients face in navigating the system can add to clients’ stress and other difficulties. Jacqueline employs a very direct approach to assist clients in focusing on what can sometimes seem like an overwhelming amount of paperwork.
Lauren Serianni
Lauren graduated from Brock University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies. Lauren then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southampton in 2018. Lauren stayed in England, working in the Child Protection Legal Team at Southampton City Council, until 2020 when she returned to Canada. After completing the NCA process, Lauren completed her articles with a small firm in St. Catharines. Lauren will be called to the bar in 2025, when she will step into her role as Associate here at Samantha R. Addario Barrister & Solicitor.
Lauren was born and raised in Welland and is now proud to serve her community. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys hiking with her dog, reading, and listening to new music.