The Team

Mr. Karrass’s practice focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He has appeared on numerous criminal defence, civil, administrative and regulatory matters at both the trial and appellate levels.

Mr. Karrass received his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School where he was the recipient of the Kenneth Gibson Morden Memorial Prize for standing highest in the subject of Evidence.

An accomplished pianist and musicologist Mr. Karrass remains an active supporter of education and the arts and has been teaching music at the college and university levels since 2005. He currently holds an adjunct teaching position at McMaster University.

Patricia Virc is a distinguished litigation lawyer and family lawyer specializing in complex family cases as they pertain to the division of assets. For over 20 years, Patricia Virc has represented clients across various industries, appearing in all levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. For Patricia, winning means achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. 

Employing a client-focused approach, Patricia is hardworking, aggressive, and practical. Through motherhood and her many years of legal experience, Patricia has mastered multitasking and the importance of leveraging technology to provide comprehensive support to her clients regardless of where they are.

Patricia has a Master's degree in Securities Law and a formal accreditation as a corporate director. Beyond the courtroom, she enjoys hiking, alpine skiing, and going for walks with her dog and a good podcast. 

Justin joined Karrass Law in 2021 as an Associate Lawyer.

His practice focuses on litigation, including commercial disputes, intentional torts, negligence claims, personal injury (slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, statutory accident benefits) and insurance litigation.

Prior to his work at Karrass Law, Justin worked at a large downtown Toronto law firm where he gained experience defending some of Canada’s largest insurance companies in a broad range of civil matters.

Justin holds both Canadian and American law degrees. He was recognized in law school for academic excellence in the area of Health Law and was a recipient of the Lysaght & Stewart Scholar Award for the top twenty students in his class.

Justin is based in Toronto but provides legal services for clients and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario.

Raquel attended the University of Toronto where she graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minored in criminology. Raquel also attended the University of California Los Angeles where she furthered her studies in science, as well as Seneca College where she graduated from the Law Clerk’s program with High Honors with Distinction. While at Seneca, Raquel was the winner and recipient of the Public Speaking Award. 

Raquel has spent her entire law clerk career on Bay Street working in the areas of Civil Litigation, Criminal, Municipal, and Intellectual Property.

Helga is a highly experienced law clerk and licensed paralegal with over 10 years of professional experience. Throughout her career, Helga has honed her skills in various areas of law, including Civil, Family, Small Claims, Commercial, and Appeals. Having worked at both mid-size and boutique law firms, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a versatile approach to her role, providing exceptional support to our legal team.

In addition to her professional work, Helga is deeply involved in her community. She serves as a board member for several non-profit organizations, where she leverages her expertise to make a positive impact.

Besides English, she speaks Hungarian fluently.

Bethany Cohen received a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Master of Arts from University of Toronto, both focusing on English literature. She has worked for multiple organizations, contributing her extensive creative writing skills to their communications teams. As a content strategist, she has created website and social media copy, drafted blog posts, curated blogs, and organized content calendars.