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Brian Simo is a Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Ross & McBride . Brian is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Brian, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Brian has always had a personal and professional interest in...

Jennifer Zdriluk is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Jennifer is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. She was called to the bar in July of 2003 and has practiced exclusively in the firm's Labour and Employment Group since that time. She regularly appears before the Courts, the Human Rights Tribunals, Arbitrators, the Labour Board, and other administrative tribunals on...

Mike McCluskey helps his clients resolve all types of litigation disputes from the early stages of an issue all the way through to trial. Mike understands that litigation can be an intimidating process for many clients. Because of this, he works closely with his clients at every step of the process believing that open communication is a key ingredient for success. Mike has specific experience with contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction disputes and li...

Melissa Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Melissa practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Roth since 2023. 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 Melissa Roth is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Goodwin practises labour and employment law in Hicks Morley's Waterloo office where he advises employers on all aspects of human resources law. Stephen has appeared extensively before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, at labour arbitrations as well and in the courts defending wrongful dismissal claims. Stephen has in-depth expertise in collective bargaining, having bargained over 50 collective...

Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jacqueline practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Armstrong Gates since 2021. 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 Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is held by other lawyers.

Dwayne Kuiper is an experienced and practical business lawyer who gets deals done. He represents many owner-managed companies and is their primary point of contact with Miller Thomson, functioning as their general counsel. Dwayne has built trusted relationships and has an excellent reputation with his clients, other lawyers, accountants, bankers, and other advisers. Dwayne enjoys working with a team of advisers to provide the best results for each client. Dwayne has significant experience in ...

Sarah Langille is a Partner in Miller Thomson’s Business Law Group, with a focus on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the emerging growth and venture capital sectors. She excels in private M&A, acting for private corporations engaging in asset or share sales. She also provides general business and corporate advice to clients regarding operational and transactional matters and has advised early-stage start-ups and high-growth companies on all legal matters in order ...

Danielle Marks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Danielle practices law in Guelph, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Marks since 2026. 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 Danielle Marks is held by other lawyers.

Hassan Chaudhary is a partner at Ross & McBride LLP in Hamilton, Ontario, practising in the areas of corporate law, business law , real estate law , and charities and not-for-profit law . Hassan advises businesses, entrepreneurs, lenders, borrowers, charities, and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of legal and commercial matters. His corporate and business law practice includes the purchase and sale of businesses, corporate reorganizations, shareholder and commercial agreement...