Best Employment Lawyers in Ontario

Olayinka Ekenkwo

Lawyer Founder

Olayinka Ekenkwo’ practice is in the areas of employment law, human rights, citizenship and immigration, wills and estates and real estate and business law. Her office offers services to the public in the Town of Ajax, across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario including...

158 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 201, Ajax ON L1S 2H6

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 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

James P. Garofalo

Lawyer Partner

James graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1983. James practices in several areas of law including wills and estates and real estate law, though his particular areas of specialization are employment and labour law, corporate and...

76 Algoma St N. Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4Z4

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

Justin P. Baichoo B.A., LL.B, LL.M

Lawyer Founder

Justin represents hospitals, municipalities, financial institutions, insurance companies, large, medium, and small businesses, as well as individuals with various litigation issues which include contract disputes, employment law, professional malpractice, insurance law, real estate litigation,...

9131 Keele Street, Unit A4 Vaughan, ON L4K 0G7

Eb Reinbergs Esq.

Lawyer Founder

Suave and sophisticated, Eb Reinbergs is more than just a dealmaker. Eb has established himself as one of the most connected, well respected and influential lawyers in the entertainment industry today. As Founder of an upscale Yorkville multi-service law firm Three60Legal Lawyers & Notaries...

70 Yorkville Ave, Suite UR#1 Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9

David Brannen

Founder & Managing Lawyer

I have devoted my career to becoming the lawyer my grandfather needed. I don’t want you, or your family, to experience what happened to my family. My grandfather was too trusting and didn’t understand how the system worked. This is why I have mandated that Resolute Legal use an education-first...

25 Adelaide St. East, Suite 1719, Toronto, ON M5C 3A1

Luke Ruberto, H.B.A, LL.B.

Founding Partner

Ruberto Sheikh LLP is an innovative and progressive Law Firm located in the beautiful City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Founded in 2022 by two experienced lawyers, the Firm has already established a reputation for its relentless commitment to providing high-quality legal services to its clients....

130 May St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3P2

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

Jeffrey D. Ayotte

Lawyer Partner

Jeff is known as one of the areas most accomplished civil and criminal litigators. He has represented clients successfully at all levels of court in Canada, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Jeff is an accomplished triathlete who has a competed in a number...

347 Charlotte Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2W1

Alexandra Neacsu Monkhouse

Lawyer Partner

Alexandra is a lawyer who practices employment law and general litigation, with a focus on major claims and class actions. Prior to joining Monkhouse Law, she summered, articled, and worked as an associate at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, one of Canada’s most prestigious law firms....

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

Riaz S. Ahmed

Principal Lawyer

Riaz is a member of the Ontario Bar and launched Ahmed Law in 2011.  He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.  Prior to law school, Riaz worked with various technology startups in the financial services sector. Riaz has worked...

95 Mural Street, Suite 600 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3G2

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

Yusuf Buttar

Lawyer

Yusuf is a client-centred employment and human rights Lawyer who particularly enjoys working with clients to help resolve challenging disputes. Yusuf has a strong background in advocacy and litigation. Prior to starting his own practice, Yusuf worked as an associate with one of the countries...

186 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 201 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3G1

Anthony Stephen Benjamin

Lawyer Founder Partner

Anthony started the practice with the belief that every person should be properly represented. Anthony worked at the Financial Services Committee with the Attorney General of Ontario where he saw a gap in treatment for some claimants by the insurance companies and wanted to represent those who...

577 Kingston Rd., Ajax, ON L16 6M1

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

Kyle C. Armagon

Lawyer Partner

Kyle articled with Walker, Head, became an associate with the firm upon his call to the Bar and was recently admitted to the Partnership. He has a broad civil litigation practice with an emphasis on employment law. His civil litigation experience includes shareholder/partnership disputes, real...

1315 Pickering Parkway Suite 800 Pickering, Ontario L1V 7G5

Michael P. Reilly

Senior & Managing Partner

Michael is the senior and managing partner at Reilly and Partners. He has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in family law. An accomplished litigator with more than 25 years of legal experience, he currently restricts his practice to family law. Michael has...

555 Kingston Road West, 2nd Floor Pickering Village Ajax, ON L1S 6M1

Martin Zatovkanuk

Lawyer Founder

As founder of Z Legal, Martin Zatovkanuk is an experienced litigation lawyer with well over a decade of experience before all levels of Ontario Courts. Z Legal focuses on estate litigation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct matters.  Z Legal’s...

1984 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z7

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

Michael Giordano

Lawyer Founder

Michael Giordano is a founding partner of Avanessy Giordano LLP. Prior to establishing his own practice, he was a partner of a prominent personal injury firm. He completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa. Prior to law school, Michael studied English and Law & Society at York...

600 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 8M7

Joe Neal

Lawyer

Joe has been helping clients achieve their legal goals for over 38 years by putting his clients interests first. For all of life's big steps and challenges, Joe will protect your needs and ensure you are making the right decisions for you and your loved ones. At Neal Law, we specialize in a...

Oshawa Ontario

Daniel Rutman

co-founder and managing partner

Daniel Rutman is the co-founder and managing partner of Rutman & Rutman Professional Corporation. He was called to the bar in Ontario in 1997 and has practiced in Brampton ever since. Mr. Rutman has acted for a broadly based clientele, including major chartered and foreign banks, life...

184 Queen Street West Brampton, Ontario L6X 1A8

David Woolcott

Lawyer

David Woolcott has been a highly regarded member of Guelph’s legal community for over 20 years. He practices primarily in the areas of personal injury law and disability benefits. David also practices in the areas of family law, employment law, and estate litigation. As one of Guelph’s leading...

380 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3W7

Andrew Haber

Lawyer

Andrew is an experienced litigator, having tried many successful cases. He holds the distinct honour of arguing before Court of Appeal for Ontario. Andrew brings to the table many years of delivering top-notch legal services and a track record of delivering optimum results. As well as a sharp...

3385 Harvester Rd, Suite #235, Burlington, ON

Phillip Millar

CEO & Founder

Phillip’s passion is to redefine what it means to be a lawyer. He insists his team put the mission before their egos. He runs a client-centred firm that is tech-friendly, fast-moving and focused on results… not billable. He is known for taking on cases other big law firms reject because they...

1886 Oxford St W unit 301, London, ON N6K 0J8

Amanda Chapman

Counsel

Amanda Chapman is an experienced lawyer, mediator, and workplace investigator. She had the privilege of honing her skills at a local boutique firm as a young lawyer, and then managed her own firm for over ten years before joining Barriston LLP as Counsel in 2024. Amanda has a broad legal...

151 Ferris Lane Suite 202 Barrie, ON L4M 6C1

Paul Veugelers

Lawyer

Paul has earned a reputation as a fierce and effective advocate for his clients’ interests while achieving efficient and timely results. His levelheaded and practical advice in the highly stressful conditions of matrimonial and employment litigation has received high praise from his clients....

10800 Yonge St Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E4

Angelo S. Callegari B.A., M.A., LL.B.

Lawyer

Angelo Callegari attended the University of Toronto, Victoria College and graduated in 1979 with an Honours B.A. in Political Science and Sociology. He then went on to the University of Western Ontario where he completed his M.A. in Sociology. Angelo then attended the University of Windsor Law...

18 King Street East, Unit H3 Bolton, ON L7E 1E8

Vector Law

Our professional lawyers / attorneys assist you in the purchase, sale, and refinancing of your home. Are you going through a divorce or other family issues? Please contact us for a free case evaluation. Whether you are a small or large business, we can help you with contracts, severance...

223-7777 Weston Rd. Vaughan, ON L4L 0G9

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

Eric Florjancic

Lawyer

Eric Florjancic is a litigation lawyer who has experience with a wide range of diverse and unique matters. He obtained his law degree from the University of Windsor and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2017. Eric has assisted clients from neighbour disputes to large contractual and complex...

1357 Ottawa St, Windsor, ON N8X 2E9

Michael A. Wills

Lawyer

Michael Wills joined the McTague Law Firm in 1995 as a articling student and in 2002 became a partner in the firm. Mr. Wills is an experienced lawyer in the areas of Residential Real Estate and Employment Law (including wrongful termination litigation). Michael Wills and the McTague Law Firm are...

455 Pelissier St, Windsor, ON N9A 6Z9

Lindy McDonald

Lawyer

Holds a Masters of Law (LL.M), Lindy is fully bilingual. Practices primarily in the areas of Family Law, Employment Law, Wills and Estates. Lindy is highly regarded for his resolution-oriented, cost-efficient approach to resolving disputes. Whether you have been laid off, fired, or otherwise...

920 Princess St #230, Kingston, ON K7L 5S5

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

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

Mark D. Armstrong

Lawyer

Mark practices in the areas of Real Estate Law, Estates and Administration Law and Corporate Law. Mark is proud to have grown up in Oshawa and is now raising his own family here in the Durham Region. After graduating from O’Neil C.V.I., Mark attended Brock University to obtain an Honours...

32 Simcoe St S 2nd Floor, Oshawa, ON L1H 4G2

Christopher Stienburg

founder and principal

Christopher is the founder and principal of Stienburg Law. Christopher practices civil litigation and has broad and deep legal knowledge. As an experienced litigator, he has represented his clients in complex estates litigation, elder abuse litigation, employment law litigation, academic...

181 University Ave Suite 2200, Toronto, ON M5H 3M7

Anna Tamir

Lawyer

Anna appeared at all level of Ontario courts, conducted trials and arbitrations, having successfully represented hundreds of clients in the course of her career. She is strategic and relentless advocate. Anna spent the first year of her practice working as insurance defence counsel. As of June...

95 Mural St 6th Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3G2

Paul Heselden

Lawyer Founder

Paul Heselden obtained an undergraduate degree from York University in Political Science in 1995. LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1998. Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada since February 2000. Practiced law in a partnership on Bay Street from 2000-2004. Practicing as a sole...

376 Dyson Rd, Pickering, ON L1W 2M9

Dutton Employment Law

Dutton Employment Law is a top employment law firm practicing in downtown Toronto and across Ontario. Our employment lawyers are regularly sought out by employees and management from FP 500 companies to provide employment consultation, advice, negotiation and litigation services in all...

100 King Street West, Suite 5700 Toronto, ON M5X 1C7

Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP

We are a multi-practice law firm, with a team of over 50 lawyers and over 80 business and support staff. We are unique in the breadth of services we offer as well as the expertise and specialization where it matters. Our size allows us to ensure the right fit and optimal service levels for our...

1500-50 O'Connor St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2.

Lora Castellucci

Managing Partner

Lora Castellucci joined Bell Temple in 2004 and was admitted into the firm’s Partnership in 2014. She is Co-Chair of the firm’s Accident Benefits Group, and is an experienced litigator who combines a practical approach with a singular, determined focus on behalf of her clients. Her litigation...

393 University Avenue Suite 1300 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6

Jack B. Siegel

Partner

Jack Siegel, a member of the Blaney McMurtry Labour and Employment practice group, focuses largely on workers' compensation, wrongful dismissal, occupational health and safety and human rights matters. Jack is a former Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Ontario Bar Association,...

2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500 Toronto, ON M5C 3G5

Stacey Reginald Ball

wrongful dismissal lawyer

Stacey Reginald Ball, Barrister & Solicitor has spent his entire career in the practice of employment and labour law, as well as civil litigation. Considered to be one of Canada’s leading experts in the field of employment & labour law, Stacey is also author of the definitive and...

82 Scollard Street Toronto, ON M5C 2W7

Bram A. Lecker B.A., LL.B.

Principal

As Principal of Lecker & Associates, Bram A. Lecker is one of the most experienced employment lawyers in Toronto. Even after three decades in the business, he continues to actively participate in client cases by mentoring a stellar team of Employment Lawyers. Dedicated to a law practice...

4789 Yonge Street, Suite 514 North York, CA-ON M2N 0G3

Catherine E. Willson

Lawyer

For the past 25 years, Catherine has practised in civil litigation and more particularly, in the areas of construction law, commercial litigation, employment, family, and equine law. She was founding partner of Willson Lewis LLP before moving in 2014 to GSNH LLP. She is a leading practitioner in...

393 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S9

Margaret R. Truesdale

Research Director

Margaret Truesdale is the Research Director for Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall. She has peerless experience working across a wide range of business, litigation, real estate, and personal legal needs specialties. In a profession where the learned application of knowledge and precedent is...

Constitution Square 1400-340 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1R 0A5

Adrian Miedema LL.B.

Partner

AdAdrian is a partner in the Toronto Employment group of Dentons Canada LLP. He advises and represents public- and private-sector employers in employment, health and safety and human rights matters. He appears before employment tribunals and all levels of the Ontario courts on behalf of...

77 King Street West, Suite 400 Toronto-Dominion Centre Toronto, ON, M5K 0A1