Whitten & Lublin PC

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Labour and Employment Law

Biography

David is a nationally recognized employment law expert who focuses on the strategic, efficient, and effective resolution of workplace issues and challenges for both employers and employees. He believes that the most productive and successful work environments are those in which both employer and employee are treated with respect. This abiding belief in fairness makes him a compelling advocate in negotiations and in court, rendering David an opponent to be reckoned with.

David specializes in assisting clients with constructive dismissals and terminations for cause. His unique approach leverages his national reputation, legal knowledge, and strength as an efficacious litigator. His impressive results have earned him the reputation of being preeminent when it comes to constructive dismissal matters.

David also provides knowledgeable counsel on a broad range of workplace issues including severance packages, human rights matters, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses and incentive plans. While his expertise on issues that are specific to the C-Suite is extensive, he provides advice to employees at all levels using his tailored approach.

Whitten & Lublin PC

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Windsor, JD, graduated 2001

  • Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 2002
  • Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 2002
  • University of Windsor, JD, graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Labour and Employment Law
Awards:
  • Recognized by Chamber's guide for Canada's Leading Lawyers in Employment Law

  • Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Toronto

  • Recognized in 2025 by the Canadian Lexpert Legal Directory as a Leading Practitioner for both Employers and Employees in Labour and Employment Law

Case History

Cases
  • FLS Transportation Services Inc., v Logistics Dynamics Inc. 2012
David defeated a motion brought against his client claiming injunctive relief.
  • Zigomanis v. 2156775 Ontario Inc., 216 ONSC 7053
Acting for a professional hockey player, David obtained a judgement for breach of contract.
  • Zigomanis v 2156775 Ontario Inc., 2018 ONCA 116
David successfully defended his victory at the trial level before the Ontario Court of Appeal.
  • Radman v. Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2021 ONSC 5961
Successfully defended an employer’s severance provision despite overwhelming odds.
  • Nader v. University Health Network, 2022
Successfully overtured lower court’s decision in the Court of Appeal, attaining the client’s bonus entitlement throughout his reasonable notice period.

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