Best Labour Lawyers in Ontario

Janet Clark, K.C., CPHR

Lawyer Partner

Janet works with employers, insurers, municipalities and professionals on a wide variety of matters. Her work has included: Complex multi-party tort litigation (personal injury, insurance, professional negligence). Strategic labour and employment advice in the context of large, partly unionized,...

65 Grafton St. Charlottetown, P.E. C1A 1K8

RavenLaw LLP - Ottawa

Lawyer

Andrew works to advance the law in areas that will benefit workers and vulnerable groups. He represents unions in the federal public sector and elsewhere and has extensive experience in judicial review and appellate litigation. Andrew has been involved in leading cases on the duty to accommodate...

220 Laurier Ave W Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9

Magdalena Casey

Lawyer

My practice is in Civil Litigation, focusing on Employment, Human Rights and Labour Law. I assist clients with a broad range of employment and labour disputes, including wrongful dismissals, human rights claims, and employee grievances. I also provide document review work to employers to...

11 Holland Ave Tower A Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S1

Yavar Hameed

Lawyer / Avocat

I worked for three years at a labour law firm focusing on trade union law, employment law and human rights. Working for trade unions was great – don’t get me wrong – but I decided that there had to be a more direct way in which the law could be used to engage with social change, that addresses...

43 Florence St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6

Chris D Drinovz

Lawyer Partner

Practice Areas: Dismissals & Termination Planning, Employment Human Rights, Labour Relations & Union Advice, Human Resources & Investigations, Employment Contracts & Policies, Business WorkSafeBC, Personal WorkSafeBC, Personal Wrongful Dismissal & Terminations, Employment...

7565 132 St #220, Surrey, BC V3W 1K5

Simon Kent

Founder, Lawyer

Simon founded Kent Employment Law in 2002. A veteran practitioner, Simon advises senior executives and company leaders. He is a creative and strategic thinker with a unique skill for solving the most complicated workplace puzzles. Simon is the counsel of choice for employers and employees...

310 – 9639 137A Street Surrey, BC V3T 0M1

Ian D. Hurley, B.A. LL.B.

Lawyer Founder

Ian D. Hurley, B.A. LL.B., is a dedicated Partner at Lecker & Associates. His areas of expertise include wrongful dismissal litigation, employment contract review, human rights issues, pregnancy and parental leave cases, as well as claims for denied disability benefits. Focus Areas:...

8500 Leslie St Suite 265, Markham, ON L3T 7M8

Sébastien Jalbert

Lawyer Partner

Born in Quebec City, Me Sébastien Jalbert studied law at Laval University in Quebec City and became a member of the Quebec Bar Association in 2012. He also holds a graduate diploma in business law from Laval University and a certificate in justice from Harvard University. Following his call to...

2238 Bastien Boulevard, Suite 2-16 Quebec City, QC, G2B 1B6

Natalie Tymchuk

Lawyer Partner

Natalie joined Emery Jamieson in 2004. She practices in the areas of administrative law, employment law, and arbitration/mediation. Natalie provides legal services in both French and English. She frequently advises clients in connection with interjurisdictional legal matters and is the primary...

2400, 10235-101 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G1

Steven King

Principal Lawyer

Steven King is an experienced lawyer based in Oshawa, with a focus on employment and human rights law serving all of Ontario. As a former federal prosecutor, Steven has extensive trial experience. Knowledgeable and easy to understand, Steven ensures his clients feel heard and informed...

119, 50 Richmond St E #2053, Oshawa, ON L1G 7C7

Christopher Achkar

Founder Managing Partner

Christopher Achkar is the founder and managing partner of Achkar Law. He works with both employees and employers regarding all their employment law needs, including human rights and business litigation issues. He represents clients at multiple levels of court, including tribunals such as the...

440 Laurier Ave W, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON, K1R 7X6

Trevor R. Thomas

Lawyer Co-Founder and Partner

Trevor believes that work has a fundamental impact on our life experience. We often define our identity, measure our self-worth and understand our place in society through our work. When these factors are in harmony with a corporation’s purpose, mission and objectives, business will thrive....

422 Richards St #170, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4

Jason Koshman

Lawyer

Born and raised in Edmonton and having spent much of his childhood on an Alberta farm, BC Lawyer Jason Koshman is a down-to-earth, pragmatic lawyer with a get-things-done attitude. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of British Columbia Law School. He started his legal career with a large...

1808 Bowen Rd unit 200, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4

Giuseppe (Joe) Aiello, LL.B.

Lawyer Co-Founder

Founding Partner in the Law Firm of Phillips Aiello, 1990 – present. Practice areas: General Civil Litigation and Administrative Law, Insurance and Construction claims, Employment issues acting for both employers and employees, Personal Injury, Tax Litigation, including PST collections, GST...

5 Donald St #500, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T4

Maxwell Putnam, B.A.H., J.D.

Barrister & Solicitor

I’m Maxwell Putnam, the face behind Limestone Law and Limestone Notary. Since joining the legal profession as a licensed lawyer in 2017, I have worked for community-minded law firms with a focus on helping regular Canadians and small businesses succeed with their legal needs. In 2021, after...

221 Queen St #204, Kingston, ON K7K 1B4

Jordan Lester

Lawyer Partner

Jordan is a partner at Cheadles, having joined the firm in September 2013. Prior to joining Cheadles, Jordan articled as a judicial law clerk for the Superior Court of Justice – Northwest region. While based in Thunder Bay, he also clerked for the Superior Court judges of Kenora, Sault Ste....

715 Hewitson St Suite 2000, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B5

Bruce Hallsor, K.C.

Managing Partner

Bruce Hallsor, K.C. has a commercial practice that includes corporate and commercial law, real estate, secured transactions, estates, tax, and trusts. Mr. Hallsor also does some litigation in these areas, particularly at the appellate level. Mr. Hallsor has served on the board of directors of...

1070 Douglas St #800, Victoria, BC V8W 2C4

Randy Ai

Lawyer Founder

Randy Ai is the founder and principal lawyer of Randy Ai Law Office. He is a top rated Toronto employment lawyer practicing in all areas of employment law, labour law, human rights law, and workplace law. Randy was Called to the Bar in 2010, and has represented hundreds of employees and...

210 Victoria St #4311, Toronto, ON M5B 2R3

Sebastien Anderson LL.B.

Barrister & Solicitor, Managing Partner

Sebastien approaches law as a creative problem solver. He has more than 37 years of labour relations experience in both unionized and non-unionized work environments. As a strong advocate, and one known for his practical and innovative solutions, he is your “go-to” lawyer for your human rights,...

3007 Glen Dr #206, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 0L8

Kevin C. Blair

Lawyer Founding Partner

After articling in Kamloops Kevin moved back to Vancouver and spent four years with the BC Crown Counsel’s office where he honed his trial skills and first met Graham Taylor. Kevin has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In 1989 he began working against insurance companies and has...

1607 - 805 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1

Stan Fainzilberg B.A. (Hons.), J.D.

Lawyer Partner

Stan Fainzilberg is an Ontario employment lawyer and Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, practicing in the areas of Employment, Labour, and Human Rights law through the firm’s offices in Toronto and Ottawa. Stan provides strategic legal advice and representation to employees and employers on a...

116 Albert Street, Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3

Derek Frenette

Lawyer Partner

Derek is a member of the firm’s Wills, Estates + Trusts; Labour + Employment; Business Disputes; Intellectual Property + Technology; and Insurance practice groups. He has a broad business litigation practice which includes contractual, shareholder, employment, human rights, and intellectual...

2700 – 700 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B8

Derek T. Noyes

Lawyer Partner

Derek Noyes practices in the areas of Labour & Employment, Real Estate, Indigenous, and Environmental Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria in 2010, and was subsequently admitted to the Law Society of British Columbia in 2011 and to the Law Society of Ontario in...

291 Court Street South, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Y1

David M. Amyot

Lawyer

In 2002, David Amyot joined the McTague Law Firm and seven years later he became a partner of the firm. Mr. Amyot practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department which is dedicated exclusively to the representation of employers and management in labour and employment law matters. He has...

455 Pelissier Street Windsor Ontario Canada N9A 6Z9

Arthur Zeilikman

Lawyer Founder Director

Arthur is experienced in the conduct of litigation from the inception of the case to its conclusion. Arthur has appeared on complex motions as well as at trials and on appeals and has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario up to and including the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has...

400 Applewood Crescent Suite #100, Vaughan, ON L4K 0C3

Dennis J. James, KC

Litigation Lawyer

Dennis James is a partner in Patterson Law and provides leadership in the areas of commercial litigation, municipal law, employment law, representing both employer and employee, aboriginal law and health law. In his 36 years of providing practical legal counsel, Dennis has conducted and...

10 Church Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3Z6

Jason Huang-Kung

Lawyer Founder

Jason heads the Labour & Employment and Construction Law practice at Kung, Lo & Jia LLP. Jason primarily represents employees and trade unions in matters before all levels of court in Ontario and before administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Jason also represents parties in...

8920 Woodbine Ave Unit 304, Markham, ON L3R 9W9

Kalen Ingram

Lawyer Partner

She is a graduate of Harvard University and Queen’s University Law School. An experienced litigator, she has appeared before the Human Rights Tribunal, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Court of Justice, and the Superior Court of Justice....

27 Princess St #300 Kingston, ON K7L 1A3

Gary A. Bennett

Lawyer Partner

Gary Bennett‘s labour law practice in Mississauga is unique. Gary represents a mixture of unionized employers, unions, and employee associations. In the area of labour law, many lawyers commit themselves to one side or the other, representing only one type of clients, either the union or the...

186 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 201, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3G

Michael Walter

Lawyer Partner

Michael has been practicing law since 1994, specializing in the areas of employment, disability and injury law. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Michael moved to Toronto for law school and began his legal career in downtown Toronto, working on behalf of insurance companies and employers. But his...

1715 Lakeshore Rd W Unit 103, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J4

Ronni Nordal

Lawyer

Ronni has had the privilege of focusing her legal career on labour law and professional discipline. After completing her LL.M. in Employment and Labour Law as well as Arbitration, Med/Arb and Workplace Investigation and Parenting Co-ordinator training, she has transitioned her law practice to...

2334 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2S2

Simon Kent

Lawyer Founder

Simon doesn’t just think outside the box – he lives there. With over 20 years of hands-on legal experience and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, he is a visionary committed to redefining the practice of employment law. Simon is a keen advocate for legal innovation, working to reimagine the...

501 – 1630 Pandosy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P7

Stephen C. Roberts

Lawyer Partner

Stephen Roberts joined the McTague Law Firm as a Partner in January of 2010. Mr. Roberts practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department and represents employers only in the area of Workplace Safety and Insurance, Human Rights, Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety, other...

455 Pelissier Street Windsor ON N9A 6Z9

Greg Dobney

Lawyer Partner

Greg Dobney is a Partner in our Labour & Employment Law group. He attended McGill University, studying Psychology and Sociology before attaining his J.D. from Queen’s University in 2010. He finished his time in law school with a number of awards, including the Davies Ward Phillips and...

Suite 300 – 27 Princess Street, Kingston ON

Kate Kahn

Lawyer

Kate practices exclusively in the areas of labour and employment law. Kate primarily advises and represents employers but will also advise and represent employees when doing so will not conflict with her obligations to her employer clients. Kate assists and guides her employer clients and...

366 King St. E, Suite 300 - Kingston, ON K7K 6Y3

J. Gordon MacKay, K.C.

Lawyer Partner

Gordon is a partner in the firm. He is a Charlottetown native who has been practicing law since 1980. He received his B.Sc. in 1975 from Dalhousie University, his LL.B. in 1980 from the University of New Brunswick, and an EMBA from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2014. Gordon’s...

P.O. Box 522 65 Queen Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L1

Brandon Forbes

Barrister and Solicitor Partner

Brandon became a partner of the firm in 2012. Brandon received a BBA from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2004 and an LL.B. from the University of New Brunswick in 2007. Brandon is a member of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Bar Association. Brandon practises...

65 Water Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 429 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K7

Ian D. Brown

Lawyer

Ian is a Partner and member of the Business Law Team focusing on Labour and Employment Law, as well as a member of the firm’s executive committee. As a member of the bar in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, he has appeared before the New Brunswick Court of Queen’s bench, as well as all levels of...

99 Wyse Road Suite 600 Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S5

Daniel A. Sorensen

Lawyer Partner

Daniel is an experienced litigator. He has represented clients at various levels of court and before numerous administrative bodies. His work has included representing clients before WorkSafeBC, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Employment Standards Branch, the BC Human Rights...

A 45515 Knight Road Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5L2

Peter H. MacPhail

Partner

Peter’s areas of practice include Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Employment Law. Admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 1993, Peter has been an integral member of the Gorman Nason firm since 2007. Experienced in the courtroom, Peter also served as an agent...

121 Germain Street Saint John, NB E2L 2E9

Keith Murkin

Associate

Keith received his Justice Systems Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brandon University in 2019, and went on to complete his Juris Doctor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law in 2022. He joined the Firm as an Articling Student-at-Law in the spring of 2022 after spending...

110 - 11th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J4

Adam Harris

Partner

Adam is a partner with Burchell MacDougall LLP and practices exclusively in civil litigation, including personal injury and insurance matters, debt claims, estate disputes, construction liens, labour and employment law, and corporate commercial litigation. Truro, Nova Scotia is Adam’s hometown,...

710 Prince St, PO Box 1128 Turo NS B2N 5H1

MacIsaac & Company

Our team comprises seasoned lawyers with extensive experience in various areas of law. From personal injury and family law to estate planning and real estate transactions, we have the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for our clients’ interests. We prioritize our clients’ needs and...

200 - 190 Ingram Street Duncan, BC - V9L 1P1

Cordaie Paralegal Services

Legal Problems - Big or Small We Handle Them All! Our winning strategies come at an unbeatable price. At Cordaie Paralegal Services, we understand that legal services can be expensive, leaving many people without the necessary representation they need. That's why we offer affordable and...

180 Northfield Drive W Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7

Geoff Dunlop

Lawyer

Geoff Dunlop articled at the firm’s Ottawa office before joining the Kingston office as an Associate in 2020. He practices in the areas of labour, employment, administrative law and disability benefits. He advises clients regarding wrongful dismissal, severance packages, discrimination, and...

4 Cataraqui St Suite 217, Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7

Stuart Rudner

Managing Partner

I am not one of those lawyers that is ideologically married to one side. While many individuals have their rights trampled on, I have also seen employees take advantage of those same rights to the detriment of their employer. I realize that there is good and bad in every group, and I believe...

15 Allstate Pkwy Suite 600, Markham, ON L3R 5B4

Jeffery A. Cormier

Partner

For more than 15 years Jeff Cormier has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with clients facing incredibly challenging circumstances. Jeff serves his clients from the firm's four offices in Prince Edward Island. Jeff is regularly sought out for his expertise on legal innovation, and he’s never too busy...

494 Granville St, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y1

Brett A. Bothwell

Partner

Brett has been with the firm since 2014 and became a partner of the firm in 2018. Brett has a practice primarily focused on residential and commercial real estate transactions, corporate setup and restructuring, commercial business transactions and estate planning and administration. After...

4943 50 St 3rd & 4th floor, Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1

Doug MacLeod

Lawyer Founder

Doug MacLeod is the founder of the MacLeod Law Firm, a Canadian Labour and Employment Law Firm. Doug was the 2018 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Award of Excellence (Labour & Employment Law Section). For almost 30 years, Doug has focused exclusively on workplace law and provides...

92 Caplan Ave Suite 277, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2

Bob Mayer, Q.C.

Founding Partner

The late Bob Mayer was one of the founding partners of the firm and had a distinguished 45 year career during which he gained a well deserved reputation for serving his clients with integrity and skill. He was a dedicated litigator and advocate for his clients and his work earned the respect of...

83 Churchill Dr #101, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6

Harry G. Mugford

B. Sc., LL.B. Lawyer

Practice Focus: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse Claims, Administrative Law, Estate Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contract Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice Claims, Tort Law, Employment & Labour Law, Human Rights Law. Experience: Supreme Court of...

135 Campbell Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 2Z5

Suzanne Alexander-Smith

Q.C. Partner

Suzanne has a strong general practice with a focus on litigation. In addition to appearing before tribunals and all levels of Court in Alberta, Suzanne assists her clients in finding resolution through mediation and collaborative processes. She balances out her practice with real estate and...

4802 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X4

Parsons Law

Parsons Law, is a family-owned office that has a diverse range of experiences in various areas of law. We provide a personal touch when it comes to handling your legal matters, and we have built many long-standing relationships with previous clients. If you are interested in learning more about...

94 LeMarchant Road, St. John’s, NL A1C 6E7

Poole Althouse Law Office

The firm of Poole Althouse was first established in Corner Brook in 1956 and is currently comprised of 5 partners, 4 associate lawyers and 14 support staff. With the addition of our office in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in May 2012, we are delighted with the opportunity to provide quality legal...

49 – 51 Park Street Corner Brook, NL A2H 2X1

James R. Strickland

Lawyer

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009 | Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010 | Juris Doctor, University of New Brunswick, 2013 } Called to Bar, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2014. Member, Canadian Bar Association. Personal Injury...

15 Church Hill PO Box 5910 St. John´s, NL A1C 5X4

Stuart A. Morris, LLB

Since the 1980's, the practice of law has taken Stuart from New Mexico to the Northwest Territories, Baffin Island to Granby Island, Hudson Bay to Fortune Bay and points in between. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Memorial University. He graduated, with distinction, from the...

184 Park Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 1K8

William S. Kennedy

A senior member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar, William has been offering excellence in legal services for over 25 years. William completed his Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University in 1986, and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor in 1989. Since being...

6 Mount Carson Avenue Suite 104, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 2C3

Powell Barristers

Senior Employment Law Specialists

Powell Barristers provides a full range of legal services related to the area of employment law including wrongful dismissal, severance, employment contracts and work place human rights. Michael Lane Powell, B.A., LL.B. and associates would be pleased to assist you in all areas relating to...

1918 Confederation Drive, Severn ON L3V 7K9

Monkhouse Law

MonkhouseLaw

Monk House Law firm is the Canada based law firm which is positioned uniquely to assist the clients to attain the professional aims in the challenging employment market. The firm offers comprehensive legal assistance with the main emphasis on the workplace bullying, wrongful termination of the...

220 Bay St. Suite 900 Toronto, ON M5J 2W4

Verhaeghe Law Office

Our team of Edmonton lawyers has years of experience working both in and out of Edmonton courtrooms, with clients of all backgrounds and ages. We are experienced in Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Real Estate, Wills & Estates and Family Law but handle cases of all types. You can...

10525 170 Street, Suite 203 Edmonton, AB T5P 4W2