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Jonathan Ptak is a partner in the firm’s class action group. His practice focuses on class proceedings, professional liability defence and commercial litigation. He regularly appears before Courts at all levels in Ontario, including the Superior Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. Jon is recognized by Lexpert, Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers as a leading practitioner in class proceedings. He has also been appointed to sit on the Ontario Class Action Bench-Bar Liaison Committee...

Valerie Kleinman is a Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto who specializes in Citizenship and Immigration law. Valerie has significant experience working on Canadian citizenship and immigration law matters in applications including: study permits, visitor visas, LMIA-based work permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, family class applications, Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applications through the Express Entry System, and Provincial Nominee Program applicati...

With perseverance and a quick mind, Adam resolves even the most intricate family law issues on behalf of his clients. He believes that understanding them and what they do is essential to determining the most practical and effective solutions for their unique situations. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation, Adam is consistently focused on achieving his client’s goals in an efficient manner. As a Partner at Epstein Cole, Adam can assist in all aspects of fami...

Vanessa Amyot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Vanessa, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For almost 40 years, Lorne Richmond has represented private and public sector trade unions and their members before labour relations boards, arbitrators, and the courts. He likes the action; whether litigating, negotiating or settling, he brings a strategic focus to every fight. Lorne has a particular interest in union organizing campaigns, mergers and inter-union affairs. He represented Ontario bricklayers in their ten-year campaign to win independence from their international union. He also...

Michael Smyth is an employment and labour lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He has 30 years of experience advising employers on matters related to grievances and arbitrations, discipline and terminations, human rights issues and complaints, certification applications, corporate restructuring, collective bargaining and employment contracts. Michael regularly represents federally and provincially regulated employers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He acts as lea...

Paul carries a practice of complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience and understanding. He has expertise in contract disputes, infrastructure and construction disputes, health law, employment law, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, professional negligence, and product liability matters. Paul has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including as trial counsel in jury and non-jury matters, at the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal, and in a range of administ...

René Bissonnette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising and Marketing Law. René, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which René is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Glenn practises exclusively in the area of construction law. He represents clients from across the construction industry – including public and private owners, developers, contractors, subtrades, suppliers, and consultants – in a variety of construction-related matters. He is regularly consulted about negotiating and preparing construction and consultant contracts, procurement and tendering issues, and risk avoidance strategies. When disputes arise, Glenn acts for clients from bot...

Adam Little is a managing partner and personal injury lawyer at Oatley Vigmond, an Ontario law firm recognized for its expertise in catastrophic injury litigation, including traumatic brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , serious orthopaedic injuries , and wrongful death claims. Adam represents clients across Toronto , the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Ottawa, North Bay , Sudbury , and Sault Ste. Marie, focusing exclusively on individuals and families affected by life altering injuries ar...