Our Team
Alexei Durgali
Lawyer, Founder
Alexei has been focused primarily on family law throughout his academic and professional career.
After completing his law degree at the University of Ottawa in 2013, Alexei worked for a small law firm, where he worked with victims of domestic violence and economically disadvantaged families.
Next, he moved to a national law firm, where he was part of a crisis-driven family law practice. His practice involved complex parenting, property, as well as child and spousal support cases in the context of high-conflict litigation and arbitration. Alexei also negotiated domestic contracts and represented clients who chose mediation or arbitration instead of going to court.
Most recently, Alexei worked for a boutique family law practice, where he continued to develop his skills as a litigator, while also acquiring strong alternative resolution skills. He completed training in Collaborative Family Law and worked extensively with clients who sought to resolve their disputes through negotiation and mediation.
In his free time, Alexei explores the great outdoors with his family, practices meditation, and obsessively forages for mushrooms.
Associate
Sara Bragaglia
Sara is committed to providing clients with practical, thoughtful advice while advocating for their interests through what can often be a challenging and uncertain time. Her practice experience includes parenting, child and spousal support, property division, and other family law disputes.
Before joining Simply Family Law, Sara worked for a boutique family law firm where she was involved in all aspects of litigation and gained experience across a broad range of family law matters. This background gave Sara an appreciation for the importance of both careful preparation and strong advocacy in achieving meaningful results for clients.
Sara was called to the Ontario Bar in 2026 after earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa in 2025.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys reading, creative writing, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. She has a particular passion for storytelling and enjoys exploring this interest through creative writing.
Jaclyn Jensen
Legal Assistant, Bookkeeper, Law Clerk
Jaclyn graduated from the Algonquin College Legal Assistant Program in 1999, and has been working in family law since May 2005. Jaclyn is indispensable in handling our firm's accounting, administrative and legal clerk duties.
Jaclyn keeps the practice organized, prepares legal documents, gathers and assembles financial and other disclosure, and schedules meetings and court appearances.
Jaclyn is an avid dog lover, and in her spare time enjoys kayaking, camping, and generally just being outdoors.