Best Lawyers in Canada for Workers' Compensation Law

Elaine Léger specializes in labour, employment and human rights law. She represents companies from every sphere of economic activity. Elaine has developed specific expertise in absenteeism management, occupational injuries and occupational health and safety. She advises clients on termination of employment, confidentiality obligations, access to medical records and managing absenteeism and occupational injuries.

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 ...

Andrew C. Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Law. Andrew C. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew C. Wood since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew C. Wood is held by other lawyers.

Competitive at heart, strong of 15 years of competitive gymnastics, Stéphanie enjoys challenges and is not afraid of pressure. She stands out for her dynamism, versatility and conciseness. She makes herself available for her clients and peers and never hesitates to lend a hand. Stéphanie joined the firm in 2001 as an articling student. She became a partner in 2011 and has been a member of the Executive Committee since September 2017. Over the years, she has been involved in most...

Ranked by several legal directories as one of Canada's leading lawyers in labour, employment and occupational health and safety law, Dominique L'Heureux is recognized foremost for the relevance of his advice and for his ability to respond quickly, efficiently and practically to complex legal issues. With nearly twenty-five years of experience in labour, employment and occupational health and safety law, Dominique L'Heureux is recognized as a leading lawyer in these matters. In particular, his...

Éric Lallier assists employers in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and advises them on a wide range of legal matters, including the interpretation and application of collective agreements and employment contracts, court actions, occupational health and safety issues, grievance arbitration, and penal matters. He also acts for clients of the firm before various administrative and judicial tribunals. In his practice, particular focus is given to specific areas of the law, including civil pr...

François Côté practises management-side employment and labour law. In particular, he advises employers on grievance arbitration, labour standards, administrative law, occupational health and safety law, and labour relations in the construction industry. He regularly acts as spokesperson at the negotiation table. Mr. Côté regularly represents employers before the Commission des relations du travail (Quebec’s labour relations board) and grievance arbitrato...

André Sasseville has practiced labour and employment law since the beginning of his career. During his many years of practice, he has acted as strategic advisor and spokesperson for a wide variety of employers in negotiating collective agreements and resolving labour disputes. He is an acknowledged expert in crisis management. He represents clients on a regular basis before specialized labour tribunals and civil law courts, including in class action matters. André routinely advi...

Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur is a partner with expertise in the fields of labour and employment law, health law, and occupational health and safety law. She appears before administrative tribunals and common law courts, primarily the Tribunal administratif du travail . She also acts as spokesperson for employers negotiating collective agreements. Ms. Jolicoeur was called to the Bar in July 2007 and joined Lavery in July 2011 after practising with another law firm for several years. Fr...

Marie-Josée Hétu focuses and devotes her practice to the fields of labour law, labour relations as well as occupational health and safety. She handles cases involving grievance and dispute arbitration, collective bargaining and individual labour relations. Ms. Hétu is also keenly interested in issues related to human rights, privacy, and workers’ compensation. She advises medium and large businesses and acts for both private and public sector clients. Over the years...

The high degree of diligence with which Iain approaches each matter is what sets him apart. He applies attention and care that often exceeds client expectations. Iain’s practice focuses on workplace compliance. He acts on behalf of employers, defending clients from prosecution relating to regulatory offences, class actions concerning working conditions, and in other employment-related matters brought before courts and administrative tribunals. In a field that demands acute attention to ...

Patrick Galizia practises employment and labour law. He advises employers on collective and individual labour relations, with particular emphasis on labour standards, individual actions, grievance arbitration, certification, drafting of employment contracts and internal corporate policies, directors' liability to employees, dismissals, protection of personal information, discrimination and human rights in the workplace, harassment, health & safety and industrial accidents. Mr. Galizia reg...

Marie-Hélène Jetté, CHRP, a partner at Langlois Lawyers, has been representing and advising employers for over 25 years in the fields of labour and employment law, human rights and freedoms, and administrative law. Her skills are widely recognized in the industry, particularly in matters related to employment termination, psychological harassment, discrimination, labour standards and occupational health and safety. Clients regularly call upon Marie-Hélène to...

Me Louis Ste-Marie, associé et membre du conseil d’administration de Cain Lamarre, exerce en droit du travail et de l’emploi depuis plus de 30 ans. Il conseille les employeurs sur divers aspects, notamment les relations de travail collectives et individuelles, les normes du travail, les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles ainsi que la santé et la sécurité du travail. Sa pratique inclut également les droits et libertés de ...

Reine Lafond is a partner-owner in the firm. As head of our occupational health and safety department, she works exclusively in this field. Her cutting-edge expertise was honed from her early career in the CSST’s legal department (now CNESST). Ms. Lafond provides our clients with strategic support and advice, and she represents them before the courts and administrative tribunals, including the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). She defends our clients' interests in matters related...

Dan is a dedicated advisor and strategic problem solver. He is known for providing timely, practical advice and unrelenting advocacy. He leverages his tireless work ethic and substantial experience to achieve measurable results for his clients. Dan is an accomplished litigator and advisor to union and non-union employers with respect to labour, employment, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and administrative law issues. He is well-versed in termination issues, human...