A.J. Grant-Nicholson is a lawyer with extensive experience in estate and mental health law, including mental capacity litigation and substitute decision making. A.J. is also a policy advisor and consultant with experience developing large-scale mental health related justice programming.
Prior to founding Grant-Nicholson Law, a private law practice, A.J. led Mental Health Strategy at Legal Aid Ontario. He has worked with stakeholders in the justice and health sectors to improve access to legal services for persons with mental health and addiction needs across Ontario. He has also helped develop community-based initiatives that provide free legal services, such as a pro bono Will program for seniors.
A.J. received a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Toronto and his Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law.
A.J. sits on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Centre For Women’s Empowerment and has been a member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Executive Advisory Committee for Mental Health and Justice.