Alexa Benzinger

Associate

Vancouver

(236) 317-5563

(604) 674-9245

Recent Publication:

Challenge to Federal Child Support Guidelines Fails at Supreme Court of Canada [Alert]

Alexa Benzinger discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Auer v. Auer

Alexa is a family lawyer with experience effectively resolving disputes in and out of court. She assists clients in cohabitation and marriage agreements, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, separation and divorce, spousal support, custody and guardianship, property division, child support, and parenting arrangements.

Prior to joining Cozen O'Connor, Alexa was an associate in the family law practice of one of Western Canada's leading law firms. Before that, she was an associate with a full-service Vancouver-based firm, focusing on personal injury, professional negligence, property damage/loss, occupier's liability, and human rights matters.

Alexa earned her J.D. from the University of Victoria and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Windsor. Her background in psychology contributes to her ability to understand and address the emotional complexities of family law matters. Before attending law school, Alexa worked in a number of front-line positions servicing the homeless population in Vancouver, B.C., and Windsor, Ontario.

News

Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

September 03, 2024

The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.

Publications

Challenge to Federal Child Support Guidelines Fails at Supreme Court of Canada [Alert]

November 13, 2024

Alexa Benzinger discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Auer v. Auer

Education

  • University of Victoria, J.D., 2020
  • University of Windsor, B.A., 2017
  • British Columbia

Canadian Bar Association

Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia

Law Society of British Columbia