Best Lawyers in Canada for Workers' Compensation Law

David Bannon is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He represents employers in the private sector in a variety of litigation forums. David is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Labour and Employment Law and is a board member of the Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist Program. David regularly appears before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and private arbitrators, Provincial Offences Court defending against Occupational Healt...

Zeïneb Mellouli advises and represents public and private companies in all aspects related to labour and employment law, privacy, and the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. She is regularly called upon to appear before administrative tribunals and civil courts, including the Superior Court, the Court of Québec, and the Commission des relations du travail. During her studies, she was named second best spea...

Gerhard is a seasoned litigator who uses his considerable experience to skillfully handle various types of civil claims by and against his clients. He navigates the complex issues while negotiating collective bargaining agreements for various private and public sector employers. He is well-versed in all facets of construction litigation, workers’ compensation claims and appeals, employment law, and occupational health and safety (OHS) matters. As a partner in the Commercial Litigation a...

Gourmet, wine, music and art lover, Jean-Guy is a true epicurean. Very sympathetic, endowed with great sensitivity and demonstrating an infectious dynamism, he forges close ties with his clients. He thus creates a bond that allows him to work as a team with them in order to find the solutions that best suit their situation. Before joining our law firm, Mr. Payette practiced law at a firm in Montérégie. He joined Monette Barakett in 2014 and he is a partner. He helped set up the ...

Dynamic, inquisitive and a peerless organizer, Janie-Pier is the first to volunteer for social activities and opportunities to network. She is readily available to help and advise others and is driven by teamwork. Her legendary calmness allows her to keep the reins on contentious cases. Janie-Pier became a lawyer at the firm in 2011 after completing her bar internship at another Montréal-based firm. Prior to completing her law degree, she had already earned herself a bachelor’s d...

Craig Flood practises in the area of labour law with a special expertise in the area of workplace safety and insurance. He is the Firm’s Managing Partner effective June 1, 2016 and a long-time member of the Executive Committee. Craig represents trade unions and employees in the acquisition and preservation of bargaining rights, unfair labour practice complaints, discipline and discharge, occupational health and safety, essential services, and grievance arbitration. He has appeared befor...

Guy Lavoie has know-how and sound experience in labour and employment law, as well as in workers compensation and occupational health and safety. He advises the firm’s clients and represents them before various administrative and civil courts in matters involving collective and individual labour relations, occupational health and safety, discrimination and harassment. He also works on the labour and employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions in collaboration with the firm’...

Alissa Demerse is a partner at Roper Greyell LLP where she provides practical and strategic advice to employers in all areas of employment and labour law. As RG’s Workplace Safety Practice Lead, Alissa also maintains a specialized practice in occupational health and safety prevention matters, workers’ compensation claims, and human rights law including return to work issues and harassment claims. Alissa’s approach is to be proactively involved with her clients in resolving d...

Jean-Sébastien Cloutier practises in various areas of employment and labour law. He advises employers on labour relations, particularly individual and collective labour relations, labour standards, industrial accidents and occupational diseases, occupational health and safety, human rights and freedoms, administrative law and litigation under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workplace management in the construction industry (Bill R-20). Mr. Cloutier often ap...

Érik is passionate about his area of practice and strives to work in partnership with clients. As both advisor and lawyer, he specializes in labour and employment law. He offers preventive and strategic advice to clients from many fields of business and industry and frequently represents clients before specialized administrative tribunals and the superior courts. Érik has been recognized by several directories as one of the best lawyers in Canada in his practice area. The compan...

Jean Houle, partner, practices labor and employment law since 1975. He has worked with companies of all shapes and sizes in the private, public, and broader public sectors. His clients benefit from his vast litigation experience before administrative and law courts, particularly in occupational health and safety. Jean has served as employer spokesperson and strategy and planning counsel during collective bargaining. He has also managed medium and long-term human resource planning as well as g...

A recognized leader and advocate, Carissa Tanzola is committed to delivering strategic business solutions while navigating legal challenges with integrity and efficiency. As the current Managing Partner of the Firm, she leads with innovation and passion, driving success for both her clients and the firm Carissa provides employers with expert legal guidance and representation for complex workplace issues. Her practice has a special focus in workplace health and safety, workers’ compensat...